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White ATEN VC980 Mini DisplayPort male to HDMI female adapter, 7.48 inch cable

ATEN

ATEN VC980 Mini DisplayPort to HDMI audio video converter

SKU CH-80A0-954P4 MPN VC980

Connects a Mini DisplayPort source to an HDMI display with audio up to 1920x1200 or 1080p

  • First connector1x HDMI 19pin female
  • Second connector1x Mini DisplayPort male
  • Product typeMini DP to HDMI
  • Product colorWhite
  • Key featuresSupports VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA and resolutions up to 19
  • Converts Mini DisplayPort to HDMI for easy display connection
  • Supports 1920 x 1200 PC and 1080p HDTV resolutions
  • Works with MacBook Pro, Air, mini and Pro models
  • Passes Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio
  • RoHS and WEEE certified with lifetime warranty

Mini DisplayPort to HDMI converter

The ATEN VC980 adapter connects a Mini DisplayPort source to an HDMI display using a short 7.48 inch cable. It targets Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro owners who need a simple digital link. The white unit weighs approximately 0.06 lb and carries RoHS and WEEE environmental certifications.

Female HDMI port for existing cables

The converter provides a 19 pin HDMI Type A female socket so you can use any standard HDMI cable you already own. No extra software or driver installation is required for the supported Mac models. The compact form factor keeps the connection tidy on crowded desks or in tight travel bags.

Video support up to 1920x1200

The device handles PC resolutions up to 1920x1200 and HDTV resolutions up to 1080p along with legacy VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA modes. It also passes Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio streams through the HDMI link. It will not drive higher refresh rate panels or resolutions beyond the stated maximums.

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Price $21.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameATEN
Model nameVC980
Product typeMini DP to HDMI
Product colorWhite
Ports & slots
First connector1x HDMI 19pin female
Second connector1x Mini DisplayPort male
Size & build
Cable lengthNo
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size210 × 121 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Will the Mini DisplayPort plug or HDMI socket wear out with daily connect-disconnect cycles?

The adapter uses a Mini DisplayPort male connector and a 19-pin HDMI female socket rated for typical daily insertion cycles; no user-serviceable parts are inside.

What resolution ceiling will I hit first when driving a monitor all day?

The converter supports up to 1920x1200 for PC sources and 1080p for HDTV signals, so the 1920 by 1200 limit appears first.

Does the adapter get warm or draw extra power during continuous operation?

The unit is bus-powered through the Mini DisplayPort connection, weighs 0.06 lb and has no active cooling, so heat and power draw stay minimal.

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