The DVI connection
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DVI is a kind-of digital version of VGA designed for TFT's/LCD's and Plasma's.
DVI sends the picture in digital format meaning there is no conversion required (analogue to digital)
in PC's and devices to a TFT/LCD or plasma.
There are also 3 sub versions of DVI, they are:
In most AV equipment you will find DVI-D is used and on PC's DVI-I is used. This is not a problem because DVI-I contains digital and analogue. DVI-D and DVI-A on the other hand would not be compatible (one is digital, the other is analogue). DVI-A is very rare, so the chance of finding a DVI-A is remote. There is also single-link and dual link DVI. Single link allows up to 1920x1200 at 60Hz but no more. However for higher resolutions you will need to use a dual link connection. Dual link doubles the bandwidth of single-link allowing for higher resolution like 2560x1600@60hz. DVI only carries the picture, unlike HDMI which carries digital sound and picture. |
