Conversions Tech Audio Video Cable
Frequently Asked Questions
Conversions Tech inc Audio-Video Cables — HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA & More
From HDMI 2.1 FRL 48 Gb/s to legacy VGA RGBHV, Conversions Tech inc offers a full portfolio of high-fidelity copper and active-optical cables. This FAQ covers common setup issues and deep-dive engineering topics to help installers, gamers, broadcasters, and A/V integrators achieve perfect signal integrity every time.
1. What HDMI versions do Conversions Tech inc cables support?
Our Ultra-High-Speed HDMI line is certified for HDMI 2.1a, sustaining the full 48 Gb/s Fixed Rate Link (FRL) bandwidth required for 8 K @ 60 Hz or 4 K @ 120 Hz with HDR 10+, Dolby Vision, and VRR.
2. Do I need an “active” HDMI cable for runs over 15 ft (4.5 m)?
Yes—above 15 ft we recommend our active copper or active-optical hybrid cables with Redriver/Retimer chipsets that re-clock TMDS and FRL signals, extending reach to 100 ft without signal drop.
3. What is eARC, and are your HDMI cables eARC-ready?
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) supports uncompressed 24-bit/192 kHz Dolby TrueHD & DTS:X. All Conversions Tech inc Ultra-High-Speed HDMI cables meet the 37 MHz common-mode requirement for eARC.
4. What is the maximum resolution for DisplayPort 1.4 cables?
DP 1.4 with DSC (Display Stream Compression) delivers 8 K @ 60 Hz 10-bit HDR (7680 × 4320) over HBR3 8.1 Gb/s × 4 lanes—our 32 AWG ultra-flex cable supports this spec up to 3 m.
5. Are your DisplayPort cables backward-compatible with DP 1.2 and 1.1?
Absolutely. The link layer auto-negotiates to HBR2 (5.4 Gb/s) or HBR (2.7 Gb/s) for older GPUs, maintaining EDID handshake and AUX channel integrity.
6. What is the difference between DVI-D Single-Link and Dual-Link?
Single-Link (18 + 1 pins) carries 4 TMDS channels at 165 MHz pixel clock (1920×1200 @ 60 Hz). Dual-Link (24 + 1 pins) adds a second 3-pair TMDS link, doubling pixel clock to 330 MHz for 2560×1600.
7. Why do HDMI plugs sometimes list “directional” arrows?
Directional active cables house electronics in the source-end connector powered by +5 V. Reversing them disables redriver function, causing a blank screen.
8. How are your VGA cables shielded?
Each RG-style coax pair (R, G, B) uses 95 % OFC braiding plus AL-Mylar foil; H-Sync and V-Sync are individually foiled with drain wire, then the whole bundle is secondarily braided for 105 dB EMI rejection.
9. Are your cables CL2/CL3 or CMP-plenum rated for in-wall installation?
Our “Install-Series” HDMI and DP cables carry CL3/FT4 flame rating; the “Pro-Plenum” line uses low-smoke PVC and passes CMP/FT6 for return-air plenums.
10. Do Conversions Tech inc HDMI cables support HDR10+ and Dolby Vision?
Yes—dynamic metadata for HDR10+ (SMPTE ST-2094-40) and Dolby Vision is embedded in the CTA-861-G InfoFrame; our 48 Gb/s cable preserves timing with < 50 ps intra-pair skew.
11. What AWG wire gauge do you use in 2-m Ultra-High-Speed HDMI cables?
Twin-ax TMDS pairs are 28 AWG solid OFC with skin-foam-skin PE dielectric, balancing flexibility and insertion loss (< 23 dB at 6 GHz).
12. Can DisplayPort support daisy-chain (MST) over your cables?
Yes—our DP 1.4 HBR3 cable carries the 540 Mb/s AUX channel for MST, enabling two 2560×1440 monitors in series at 60 Hz.
13. Do you offer USB-C to DisplayPort Alt-Mode cables?
Yes—our USB-C DP1.4 Alt-Mode cable routes four SuperSpeed lanes as DP HBR3 and supports USB Power Delivery up to 60 W simultaneously.
14. How do I fix “no signal” with long HDMI runs?
Verify 5 V Hot-Plug Detect at pin 19; if < 4.8 V use a powered equalizer or swap to our active-optical cable with 850 nm VCSEL transceivers (330 ft reach).
15. What is “FRL” versus “TMDS” in HDMI 2.1?
TMDS tops out at 18 Gb/s (6 Gb/s/ch). FRL uses 4 or 12 lanes at 6/8/10/12 Gb/s each, encoded 16b/18b, boosting aggregate to 48 Gb/s. Our UH-Series supports FRL6.
16. Are gold-plated contacts necessary?
Gold resists oxidation and lowers contact resistance. We plate 15 µin hard gold over nickel; greater thickness adds cost without measurable benefit.
17. What is HDCP 2.3, and do your cables affect it?
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection authenticates over the DDC/AUX channel. Cable quality matters— < 50 Ω differential impedance ensures handshakes under 2 ms.
18. Can VGA still carry 1080p signals?
Yes—our Triple-Coax VGA cables maintain < 30 ps skew, supporting 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz analog with minimal ghosting when source has adequate DAC bandwidth.
19. How is intra-pair skew managed in 48 Gb/s HDMI?
We use matched-impedance twin-ax with ±0.5 ps/m propagation tolerance and bond the pair with edge-bonded foil to hold skew below 35 ps across 2 m.
20. Do your DisplayPort cables support UHBR 20 (80 Gb/s) for DP 2.1?
Yes—our next-gen “DP80” cable uses 26 AWG ultra-low-loss coax and a two-stage retimer, achieving −10 dB insertion loss at 20 GHz for UHBR 20 over 1.5 m.
21. What is DSC 1.2a line buffer latency through your cables?
Passive copper adds negligible latency (< 2 ns). The codec itself incurs ~1 frame (≤ 0.9 ms) at 120 Hz; cable choice does not change this figure.
22. Are your HDMI cables compatible with HDMI CEC and ARC simultaneously?
Yes—CEC uses the open-drain pin 13 line; ARC/eARC re-purposes the TMDS Clock− pair. Proper 50 Ω single-ended impedance on both ensures no cross-talk.
23. Do you offer color-coded HDMI boot molds for broadcast trucks?
Yes—custom over-molds available in 10 SMPTE colors with laser-engraved channel ID for OB-van patch bays.
24. How does your active-optical HDMI handle bend radius?
We use 0.125-mm graded-index multimode fiber with Kevlar aramid yarn; minimum bend radius is 20 mm short-term, 10 mm long-term.
25. Are your DVI cables HDCP 1.4 compliant?
Yes—the DDC clock/data pair uses 28 AWG twisted conductors with < 40 pF/m capacitance, meeting HDCP eye-diagram timing.
26. How is EMI prevented on 4-lane DP cables near 5G antennas?
3-layer shielding—AL-PET wrap, 90 % tinned copper braid, plus conductive PVC—achieves > 80 dB isolation at 3–6 GHz, avoiding LTE/5G interference.
27. Can your VGA cables drive 144 Hz monitors?
Analog 1080p @ 144 Hz requires ~356 MHz pixel clock. Our Ultra-Coax VGA supports up to 400 MHz over 6 ft; beyond that, use DP or HDMI.
28. What is Hot-Plug Detect (HPD) voltage on DisplayPort?
HPD sits at 3.3 V ± 10 %; our cables guarantee < 20 mΩ DCR on the HPD conductor to avoid spurious disconnects during VRR.
29. Do you test insertion loss (IL) per cable?
Yes—VNA sweep 50 kHz-20 GHz with Smith-chart IL/Return-Loss log; pass/fail data is QR-coded on the bag for field verification.
30. Are low-toxicity halogen-free (LSZH) jackets available?
Yes—our “Eco-Flex” series uses zero-halogen polyolefin, meeting IEC 60754-2 (< 0.5 mg/g HCl) for tunnels and mass-transit.
31. What is the differential impedance tolerance on VGA coax pairs?
Nominal 75 Ω ± 3 Ω up to 350 MHz, ensuring flat frequency response without standing-wave ripple.
32. Why do some DisplayPort plugs have a latch?
The mechanical latch prevents accidental disconnect in GPU-heavy rigs. Our latching plugs exceed IEC 62680 50 N retention spec.
33. How many full mating cycles are rated?
HDMI: 10,000 cycles; DP: 10,000; DVI/VGA: 5,000. Gold plating thickness is optimized for this endurance.
34. Can HDMI 2.1 cables carry Ethernet (HEC)?
Yes—HEC uses pins 14 & 19 differential pair; our cables meet the < 30 ns propagation delay spec for 100 Mb/s Ethernet over HDMI.
35. Do your DP cables support Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync?
Yes—Adaptive-Sync modulates vertical blanking; low skew ensures link remains locked through 48–240 Hz VRR range.
36. What is the fire load per meter of your CL3 HDMI cable?
Heat of combustion ≈ 1.25 MJ/m measured per UL 910, aiding sprinkler system calculations in assembly occupancies.
37. Can active DP cables be used in KVM extenders?
Yes—our active “DP-Boost” cables maintain AUX arbitration needed for USB HID switching in DP-based KVMs.
38. Is there electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection in connectors?
Connector shells tie to the drain braid within 2 mm; contact-to-shell path is < 5 Ω, dissipating ±8 kV contact discharge per IEC 61000-4-2.
39. How do you control return loss in 80 Gb/s DP cables?
Laser-swaged micro-coax maintains 80 ± 1 Ω; return loss is < −15 dB at 13 GHz, verified on 4-port VNA with TRL calibration.
40. What warranty applies to Conversions Tech inc A/V cables?
Lifetime limited warranty covers workmanship, bandwidth spec, and in-wall rating compliance when installed per TIA-568-D guidelines.