Research: DVI [Day 10/11]

DVI: Digital Visual Interface is a video source used to connect display devices(TV, monitor, etc.) similarly like the VGA. However, it transmit uncompressed digital video and can be configured to support multiply modes. There are three DVI connector that transmit certain signals depending on what the connector are. DVI-D(Digial only, DVI-A(Analog only), and DVI-I(integrated, combines digital and analog)and likewise it is divided into two types which are single link and dual link. Single link supports 1920 X 1200 resolution at 60 Hz while the dual link is capable of supporting 2560 X 1600 resolution at 60 Hz. DVI are compatible with VGA as you are able to use an adapter if the display device does not provide a VGA slot.