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Xtreme PC Compatibility with Different Video Standards

Last modified: Thursday, Mar 8, 2007 Article ID: 537
Related products: Xtreme PC Thin Clients

Objectives

This document covers the different monitor interfaces existing and the compatibility with Chip PC EX thin-client products.

DESCRIPTION

 

Connector Picture

Standard

Chip PC Support

Adapter

VGA: This connector provides only ANALOG video signals. This is the native interface for Xtreme PC thin-clients.

Yes

N/A

DVI-I: This connector provides both ANALOG and DIGITAL video signals.

Yes

Yes

DVI-D: This connector provides only DIGITAL video signals.

No

N/A

 

DFP: This connector provides only DIGITAL video signals.

No

N/A

ADC (Apple Display Connector) : This is a proprietary connector developed by Apple Computers. This connector provides both ANALOG and DIGITAL video signals along with USB and power.

Yes

Yes

MDA/CGA/EGA:This connector type was used by MDA, CGA, and EGA capable graphics adapters.

No

N/A

Apple Monitor Connector: This connector provides only ANALOG video signals.

No

N/A


 

  • Pinouts for a VGA connector

Pin

Function

1

Red

2

Green

3

Blue

4

Not Connected

5

Ground (Analog)/Self Test

6

Red Return (Ground)

7

Green Return (Ground)

8

Blue Return (Ground)

9

+5V

10

Digital Ground/Sync Return

11

Digital Ground

12

SDA (DDC Data)

13

Horizontal Sync

14

Vertical Sync

15

SCL (DDC Clock)

 

  • Pinouts for a DVI-I connector

Pin

Function

Pin

Function

1

T.M.D.S. Data2-

13

T.M.D.S. Data3+

2

T.M.D.S. Data2+

14

+5V Power

3

T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield

15

ground (for +5V)

4

T.M.D.S. Data4-

16

Hot Plug Detect

5

T.M.D.S. Data4+

17

T.M.D.S. Data0-

6

DDC Clock

18

T.M.D.S. Data0+

7

DDC Data

19

T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield

8

Analog Vertical Sync

20

T.M.D.S. Data5-

9

T.M.D.S. Data1-

21

T.M.D.S. Data5+

10

T.M.D.S. Data1+

22

T.M.D.S. Clock Shield

11

T.M.D.S Data1/3 Shield

23

T.M.D.S. Clock+

12

T.M.D.S. Data3-

24

T.M.D.S. Clock-

MicroCross Pins

Pin

Function

C1

Analog Red Video Out

C2

Analog Green Video Out

C3

Analog Blue Video Out

C4

Analog Horizontal Sync

C5

Analog Common Ground Return

Legend

DDC = Display Data Channel

T.M.D.S. = Transition Minimized Differential Signal

  • Pinouts for a DVI-D connector

Pin

Function

Pin

Function

1

T.M.D.S. Data2-

13

T.M.D.S. Data3+

2

T.M.D.S. Data2+

14

+5V Power

3

T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield

15

Ground
(for +5V)

4

T.M.D.S. Data4-

16

Hot Plug Detect

5

T.M.D.S. Data4+

17

T.M.D.S. Data0-

6

DDC Clock

18

T.M.D.S. Data0+

7

DDC Data

19

T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield

8

Not Connected

20

T.M.D.S. Data5-

9

T.M.D.S. Data1-

21

T.M.D.S. Data5+

10

T.M.D.S. Data1+

22

T.M.D.S. Clock Shield

11

T.M.D.S Data1/3 Shield

23

T.M.D.S. Clock+

12

T.M.D.S. Data3-

24

T.M.D.S. Clock-

Legend

DDC = Display Data Channel

T.M.D.S. = Transition Minimized Differential Signal

Recommended Adapter:

Manufacturer: Belkin Components

Partnumber: F2E4162

Price: $9.5 - $18

Product Features:

  • Package: (Retail)
  • Package detail: 1 x Adapter
  • Technical information
  • Product Type: DVI to VGA Analog Adapter
  • Connector types: 1 x DVI-I Analog (female) to HD DB-15 (male) Adapter
  • Compatibility: PC, Mac
  • Usage Environment: This Adapter converts a DVI-I Analog Plug to a, VGA Plug (HD15M)

  • Pinouts for a DFP connector

 

Pin

Function

Pin

Function

1

TX1+

11

TX2+

2

TX1-

12

TX2-

3

SHLD1

13

SHLD2

4

SHLDC

14

SHLD0

5

TXC+

15

TX0+

6

TXC-

16

TX0-

7

Ground

17

Not Connected

8

+5V

18

HPD

9

Not Connected

19

DDCDAT

10

Not Connected

20

DDCCLK

  • Pinouts for aADC connector

Pin

Function

Pin

Function

1

25V Supply

16

T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield

2

25V Supply

17

T.M.D.S. Data3-

3

LED

18

T.M.D.S. Data3+

4

T.M.D.S. Data0-

19

DDC Clock

5

T.M.D.S. Data0+

20

Clock Return

6

T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield

21

USB Data+

7

T.M.D.S. Data5-

22

USB Data-

8

T.M.D.S. Data5+

23

USB Return

9

DDC Data

24

T.M.D.S. Data2-

10

Vertical Sync

25

T.M.D.S. Data2+

11

25V Return

26

T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield

12

25V Return

27

T.M.D.S. Data4-

13

Soft Power

28

T.M.D.S. Data4+

14

T.M.D.S. Data1-

29

Clock+

15

T.M.D.S. Data1+

30

Clock-

MicroCross Pins

Pin

Function

C1

Analog Blue Video

C2

Analog Green Video

C3

Analog Horizontal Sync

C4

Analog Red Video

C5

Analog RGB Return and
DDC Return

Legend

DDC = Display Data Channel

T.M.D.S. = Transition Minimized Differential Signal

USB = Universal Serial Bus

  • Pinouts for MDA, CGA, or EGA connectors


Pin

Function MDA

Function CGA

Function EGA

1

Ground

Ground

Ground

2

Ground

Ground

Red Intensity

3

Not Connected

Red

Red

4

Not Connected

Green

Green

5

Not Connected

Blue

Blue

6

Intensity

Intensity

Green Intensity

7

Mono Video

Not Connected

Blue Intensity

8

Horizontal Sync

Horizontal Sync

Horizontal Sync

9

Vertical Sync

Vertical Sync

Vertical Sync

  • Pinouts for an Apple Monitor connector

Pin

Function

1

Red Ground

2

Red Video Signal

3

Composite Sync Signal

4

ID1

5

Green Video Signal

6

Green Ground

7

ID2

8

Not Connected

9

Blue Video Signal

10

ID3

11

Ground for CSYNC & VSYNC

12

Vertical Sync Signal

13

Blue Ground

14

HSYNC Ground

15

Horizontal Sync Signal

 
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