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Black DisplayPort male to VGA female adapter with release latch

Boxwave

Boxwave DisplayPort to VGA Male-to-Female Adapter (Black)

SKU CH-RS31-VSCM8

Connects a DisplayPort source to a VGA display using a male-to-female adapter with a secure latching connector

  • Product typeAdapters
  • Connects DisplayPort source to VGA display
  • Oxygen-free copper core for high-speed signal transmission
  • Secure latching DP connector with release button
  • Unidirectional DP-to-VGA conversion only
  • Requires separate VGA cable for complete connection

DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

This Boxwave adapter connects a DisplayPort-equipped laptop or desktop to a projector or monitor with VGA input. The male DisplayPort plug features latches and a release button for a secure connection. It converts digital DisplayPort signals to analogue VGA using a high-purity oxygen-free copper core. A separate VGA cable is required to complete the link.

One-Way DP to VGA Conversion

The adapter only works from a DisplayPort source to a VGA display; it cannot drive a DisplayPort monitor from a VGA output. It replaces older passive dongles that lack latching connectors or use lower-grade conductors. The jump is worth it when a secure, latch-locked connection and better signal integrity are needed for presentations or legacy screens.

Video Signal Bridging

The unit comfortably handles standard video resolutions carried over DisplayPort to VGA for office, education or signage use. It runs out when the source demands bidirectional conversion, audio extraction or active signal boosting beyond the passive copper core. Buyers needing DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort extension or VGA-to-DisplayPort upscaling must choose a different device.

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Specifications

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Product typeAdapters

Questions about this item

How much space does the DisplayPort connector with its latch mechanism need behind my computer?

The adapter plugs directly into a DisplayPort socket; the latch release button adds only a few millimetres beyond the port face, so it fits in the same clearance as a standard DP cable.

Do I need to install any driver or software before the adapter will pass video to my VGA monitor?

No driver is required; the adapter is passive, so you simply connect the DP end to the source, attach a VGA cable to the female port, and the display is detected automatically.

Which part of this setup is most likely to wear out first and need replacement?

The VGA cable you attach to the female port sees the most plug cycles and flexing, so a quality VGA cable will typically need replacement before the adapter itself.

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