Adapter Cables

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An adapter cable has connectors for two different cable types at each end.

• An active adapter uses circuitry to convert the signal
• a passive adapter simply converts between two connector form factors

Types of Adapter Cable

• Video adapters convert between signaling types
  • E.g., HDMI to VGA, HDMI to DisplayPort, or HDMI to DVI
• USB adapters to convert connector types
  • E.g., USB-C to USB-A
  • are also USB hubs that provide additional ports
• USB adapters to various kinds of output, including Lightning and HDMI