What is the difference between DVI-I and DVI-D?
DVI-D is a connection standard that supports digital-only signal transmission. DVI-I is similar with the addition of several extra pins to support analog signals in addition to the digital signals normally offered with DVI-D. We offer a convenient variety of DVI Adapters that break-out the analog and digital components of a DVI-I signal connection. However, DVI-I allows for digital or analog signals to pass over this cable/connector. You could have a VGA connector on one end of a cable and a DVI-I connector on the other and transmit an analog signal to the display. You could also have a DVI-I or DVI-D connector on one end and transmit a digital signal. The DVI-D male connector will connect/transmit with a DVI-I female. The DVI-D female connector will not connect/transmit with the DVI-I male. Contact us if you have further questions about these connectors. Important: You can insert a Male DVI-D connector into a Female DVI-I connection, BUT not the other way around. For this reason, most
