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Di!erent types of monitor ports
Mini-VGA
CommonDisplayInterfaces
VGA HDMI
DisplayPort
DVI-D MiniHDMI MiniDisplayPort,Thunderbolt
MicroHDMI USBType-C,Thunderbolt
DVI-I
Mini-DVI
Micro-DVI
Xenarc Technologies o!ers the best in industry

truly rugged LCD Monitor and Touch Screen
Display solutions that are designed and built to
last. We have solutions meeting mission critical
requirements such as water and dust
environmental protection, water resistant for
disinfection, high brightness sunlight
readability, shock / vibration / impact
resistant, and extreme cold and hot operating
temperatures. Before picking the right
ruggedized Industrial Monitor or Industrial
Touchscreen for your application, let's understand
the di!erent types of Display Interfaces.
Here's a quick summary of the Video Input

Connector Types:
HDMI: Audio and video signal, best for TV to

PC connections.
DVI: Video only, perfect for older systems or
for 144Hz at 1080p.
DisplayPort (DP): The best connector for an
audio and video signal, and can transmit
144Hz up to 4K.
VGA: Old, legacy video connector. Only to be
used when nothing else available.
USB-C: Formally known as USB Type-C.
Connects to both hosts and devices,
replacing various electrical connectors
including USB-B and USB-A, HDMI,
DisplayPort and 3.5mm audio cables and
connectors.
Thunderbolt: A hardware interface
developed by Intel (in collaboration with
Apple) that allows the connection of external
peripherals and monitors to a computer.
Thunderbolt 1 and 2 use the same connector
as Mini DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt 3 uses
the USB-C connector from USB.
AV (RCA): AV input is a common label on a
RCA type connector to receive analog (AV)
Audio / Visual (CVBS composite video) signals
from electronic equipment that
generates AV signals (AV output).
NDI: Network Device Interface - Format
that allows you to send audio and video via
ethernet network
SDI: SDI Serial Digital Interface is a
professional video signal that is preferred in
production environments because of its
longer range (up to 300 feet) and reliability,
since it’s typically sent along BNC
Cabling that has specialized connectors on
each end to lock into the devices they
connect to.
Previously, only an analog VGA interface was

utilized to connect a rugged LCD monitor to the
computer. With the development of new
technologies for flat-panel monitors, the
capabilities of the VGA connector have become
insu#cient. To attain the highest image quality,
you need to use a digital standard, such as DVI.
Manufacturers of devices for home entertainment
have created the HDMI standard, which became
the digital successor of the analog scan connector.
Somewhat later, VESA (Video Electronics Standards
Association) designed DisplayPort. As mentioned
earlier, modern devices are equipped with various
monitor ports: HDMI, DVI, VGA, DisplayPort (DP),
USB-C, Thunderbolt, SDI. Let’s consider each of
the interfaces.
Common, but old.
Monitor with VGA port.
The then-leading IBM computer manufacturer

developed the first connection standard, used
today too, in 1987 for its PS / 2 series PCs. The blue
trapezoidal interface worked perfectly with old CRT
displays, thanks to its analog nature. But then flat
LCD digital screens appeared, resolutions began to
grow, and the time-honored VGA port started to
give up ground. Today, it is more rarely integrated,
but until now, an array of devices such as home
players, projectors, TVs, etc. are still equipped with
VGA ports. Probably, for several more years more,
it will remain not as desirable, but still the
ubiquitous standard.
Monitor with DVI port.
This abbreviation stands for Digital Visual

Interface. It transmits a video signal in digital
format while maintaining high image quality. In the
mid-2000’s, DVI replaced the rapidly outdated VGA.
The ability to transmit both analog and digital
signals, support for large (in that era) resolutions
and high frequencies, and the lack of inexpensive
competitors led to DVI becoming a standard port
for today. Low-cost video cards are equipped with
the Single Link DVI. The maximum resolution, in
this case, is 1920x1080 pixels - Full HD. More
expensive video card models have a Dual Link DVI
interface. They can be connected to monitors with
a resolution of up to 2560x1600 pixels.
Modern types.
Monitor with HDMI port – the king of multimedia.
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia

Interface. In modern home entertainment devices,
such as flat-panel TVs and Blu-ray players, HDMI is
the standard connection interface. As in the case
of DVI, the signal is transmitted in digital format,
which means maintaining the original quality.
Together with HDMI, HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital
Content Protection) technology was developed to
prevent the piracy and illegal copying of video
materials. The first devices with HDMI support
appeared in late 2003. Since then, the standard
has been changed several times; in particular,
support of new audio and video formats has been
added. Precisely why did HDMI become so
popular?
• Length of cabling up to 25-30 meters;
• Sound transmission (even multi-channel)
together with video – no need for separate
speakers;
• Convenient small connectors;
• Support for many di!erent devices: players, TVs,
projectors, DVRs, game consoles, etc.;
• Ultrahigh resolutions;
• 3D-picture; possible together with ultra-high
resolutions (versions of HDMI 4b and 2.0).
The prospects for HDMI are the most promising -

development keeps moving. In 2013, the
specifications of version 2.0 were adopted; this
standard is compatible with old wire connectors,
but it supports resolutions that are more
impressive and other excellent features.
Monitor with Display Port – only becomes ubiquitous.
For many years, computers were rarely equipped

with this competitor of HDMI this in spite of the
fact that DisplayPort has many strengths:
• Support for very high resolutions along with
stereo signal;
• Audio transmission;
• Impressive length of cabling
This interface technology is even more profitable

for manufacturers than the licensed HDMI: they do
not need to pay the developers the 15-25 cents
that would be necessary for users of HDMI.
Although in its first years of existence this type of
connector was not particularly popular, now
computers are more often equipped with a pair of
Display Ports.
Monitor with USB port.
The connection with the help of USB connector

became possible when version 3.0 appeared. Using
the DisplayLink adapter, you can connect a
monitor with a DVI / HDMI connector to the USB
port of your laptop or computer. Such ports are
the standard for connecting external devices,
which all manufacturers of these devices are eager
for. USB ports connect mice, keyboards, printers,
scanners, modems, card readers, flash drives,
cameras, cell phones, players, hard drives, optical
drives, etc. This connector is needed for those who
plan to work simultaneously with multiple
monitors.
In conclusion.
Having become acquainted with all types of ports,
now you understand what exactly you need.
Regardless of what suits your requirements best,
you can find 7", 8", 9", 10", 12", 15", 18", 24" rugged
LCD touchscreen monitors with any ports you
need among the range of products at Xenarc
Technologies. Xenarc Technologies also
manufactures IP67 Waterproof Video Connector
Cables that works with our IP67 montiors,
providing waterproof protection. We can also
custom design and manufacture a monitor with
and without touchscreen, customized the cabling,
and custom add or remove technology to fit your
industry requirements.
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Di!erent types of monitor ports

DVI-D MiniHDMI MiniDisplayPort,Thunderbolt

Xenarc Technologies o!ers the best in industry

Here's a quick summary of the Video Input

HDMI: Audio and video signal, best for TV to

Previously, only an analog VGA interface was

Common, but old.

Monitor with VGA port.

The then-leading IBM computer manufacturer

Monitor with DVI port.

This abbreviation stands for Digital Visual

HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia

The prospects for HDMI are the most promising -

Monitor with Display Port – only becomes ubiquitous.

For many years, computers were rarely equipped

This interface technology is even more profitable

Monitor with USB port.

The connection with the help of USB connector

Rugged Industrial LCD Display

What is an Industrial Monitor?

How The Technology of LCD

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