StarTech.com Male Mini DisplayPort to Female Mini DisplayPort, PVC Cable, 4K @ 60 Hz, 1.8m

StarTech.com 4K Mini DisplayPort Extension Cable, 1.8 m - MDPEXT6

This mini DisplayPort (DP) cable from StarTech.com lets you extend the connection distance between your mini DP devices by up to six feet. Simply connect your tablet or laptop to the extension cable using the male adapter and link the extension cable to your mini-DP monitor via the female port. You'll find cables like this commonly used to connect devices such as monitors and projectors in home and office environments.

Features and Benefits

• Crisp graphics qualityThe cable supports high resolutions of up to 3840 x 2160 pixels at 60 Hz with a maximum High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2) bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps. This means it provides you with reliably high picture quality.
  Secure connectionsLatching connectors provide a reliable connection for high-quality transmission.

Applications

• Flexible PVC (polyvinyl chloride) sheath for corrosion and abrasion resistance in demanding environments
  Compatibility with a range of devices, including Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air
  Supports Multi-Stream (MST) for daisy-chaining multiple monitors

FAQs

• 6 ft Mini DisplayPort 1.2 Video Extension Cable - M/F

How does a mini DisplayPort work?Mini DisplayPorts transmit audio and visual signals to a display. The DisplayPort 1.2 technology featured in this cable provides support for 3D stereo and high-resolution video.

FAQ

When Should I use a longer video cable vs. a video extender?
You should only use video converters and extenders if it is absolutely necesary to do so. In many cases, most video converters and extenders are not necessary if you purchase the correct cable.
The following table lists the maximum length of cable for common video standards.
DisplayPort - 50 ft. (15.2m)
HDMI - 50 ft. (15.2m)
DVI - 50 ft. (15.2m)
VGA - 200 ft. (71m)