Cables and Connections
1
Video Cables
 |
 |
| VGA | DVI |
| Video Graphics Array Analog Video only |
Digital Visual Interface Digital Video only |
 |
 |
| Display Port | HDMI |
Digital Video only |
High-Definition Multimedia Interface Digital Video and Audio |
2
Electrical Power Connectors
Standard North American power cable
for desktop computers and some monitors
120 Volt 15 Amp
NEMA 5-15P (plug) → NEMA 5-15R (wall outlet)
IEC-320 C-13 (plug) → IEC-320 C-14 (computer)
Common North American power adapter
for laptop or monitor
120 Volt 15 Amp in (wall outlet) → 18 Volt 0.7 Amp out (device)
NEMA 5-15P (plug) → NEMA 5-15R (wall outlet)
IEC-320 C-13 (plug) → IEC-320 C-14 (adapter)
DC 3.5/1.3mm male (small plug) → DC 3.5 female (device)
7
POTS cables
(Plain Old Telephone System)
(Plain Old Telephone System)
Old fashioned phone cables
have 2 or 4 pins
Old phone cables are smaller than Ethernet network cables.
8
Internet/TV Cables
Coax cable
Used for Cable TV in the past, but now
it's mostly just used for Cable Internet.