{"product_id":"extron-dpm-vgaf-displayport-male-to-vga-female-active-adapter-cable","title":"Extron DPM-VGAF DisplayPort Male to VGA Female Active Adapter Cable","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Extron DPM-VGAF is an active adapter cable that converts digital DisplayPort signals to analog VGA, enabling modern DisplayPort-equipped sources such as laptops, desktops, and media players to connect directly to legacy VGA displays, projectors, switchers, or other analog video inputs. Featuring integrated active signal conversion circuitry, it reliably transforms digital DisplayPort video into high-quality analog RGBHV VGA signals while passing EDID information from the VGA display to the DisplayPort source for automatic resolution detection and optimal output settings. This ensures seamless compatibility and performance in mixed digital-analog AV environments, including classrooms, conference rooms, training facilities, control systems, and installations where existing VGA infrastructure remains in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe adapter supports common resolutions up to 1920x1200 and 1080p, includes plug-and-play operation with power drawn from the DisplayPort source device—no external supply required—and provides gold-plated contacts for durable, low-resistance connections. Its compact design and unidirectional conversion make it an efficient bridging solution for integrators transitioning systems from analog to digital or maintaining hybrid setups without additional converters or complex configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeatures Chart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eActive DisplayPort to VGA Conversion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eConverts digital DP signals to analog VGA reliably\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEDID Pass-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eEnables source to detect display capabilities for correct resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSupports Resolutions up to 1920x1200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eHandles common HD and WUXGA formats for clear analog output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eGold-Plated Contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eEnsures corrosion resistance and consistent long-term performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSource-Powered Operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eEliminates need for external power adapters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePlug-and-Play Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eSimplifies setup in new or legacy AV systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eUnidirectional Signal Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eOptimized for DisplayPort source to VGA display applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCompact Adapter Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eMinimizes clutter in rack, desktop, or furniture-integrated installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth 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RGBHV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEDID Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eFull pass-through from VGA display to DP source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eDrawn from DisplayPort source (no external power)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eConnecting DP sources to VGA displays\/projectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eDual-mode DisplayPort sources; VGA analog inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCompare Chart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAspect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eExtron DPM-VGAF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eExtron DPM-HDF 4K PLUS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eStarTech DP to VGA Active Adapter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eConversion Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eActive DP to VGA (analog)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eActive DP to HDMI (digital)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eActive DP to VGA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMax Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e1920x1200 \/ 1080p\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e4K\/60 @ 4:4:4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e1920x1200 typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEDID Pass-Through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePower Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFrom source device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eFrom source device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eFrom source or external\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eConnector B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVGA Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eHDMI Female\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eVGA Male typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLegacy VGA integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eModern HDMI connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eGeneral DP to VGA bridging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eGold-Plated Contacts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eYes in premium models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLength Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eShort adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e6\" to 6' variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eVaries, often 6-12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the main purpose of the DPM-VGAF adapter?\u003c\/strong\u003e It actively converts DisplayPort digital video signals to analog VGA, allowing connection of modern DP sources to legacy VGA displays or projectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat resolutions does this adapter support?\u003c\/strong\u003e It supports up to 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz and 1080p @ 60 Hz, suitable for most common HD and widescreen VGA applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it require external power?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, the active circuitry is powered directly by the connected DisplayPort source device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does EDID function work with this cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e EDID is passed from the VGA display to the DisplayPort source, enabling automatic selection of compatible resolution and refresh rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this adapter suitable for high-resolution 4K sources?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, it is designed for analog VGA outputs up to 1920x1200; for 4K or higher digital signals, use HDMI or DisplayPort solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used bidirectionally?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, it is unidirectional, converting only from 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