The STARTECH DVIVGAMM6 is a 6-foot DVI-A (analog) male to VGA male cable designed for connecting analog or dual-mode flat panel displays to a PC or Mac. This cable facilitates the use of existing VGA monitors with systems equipped with DVI-I or DVI-A video outputs, providing a direct analog signal conversion. It is suitable for IT professionals and businesses needing to integrate legacy VGA displays into current or upgraded workstation setups without requiring active converters. The DVIVGAMM6 cable addresses compatibility challenges by enabling a straightforward, passive connection between DVI analog video cards and VGA input displays, ensuring continued utility of display hardware. This product is a practical solution for maintaining display infrastructure during hardware transitions or in mixed-environment IT departments.
This cable supports DVI-A (analog) connections. It is designed to connect to video cards that output an analog signal via a DVI-I or DVI-A port.
The cable has a length of 6 feet, providing a standard reach for connecting displays to a PC or Mac.
You can use this cable to connect analog or dual-mode flat panel displays with VGA inputs to a PC or Mac that has a DVI analog video output.
Based on the description of connecting DVI analog to VGA, this is a passive cable, meaning it does not perform active signal conversion or amplification.
DVIVGAMM6 - Startech CONNECT ANALOG OR DUAL MODE FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS TO A PC OR MAC WITH A DVI ANALOG