Can I connect USB Mini-B to USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort?

USB Mini-B and USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort are not directly compatible. You will need a Passive adapter to connect them.

Do I need an adapter for USB Mini-B to USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort?

Yes, you need a USB Mini-B to USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort adapter to connect USB Mini-B to USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort.

Will connecting USB Mini-B to USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort cause signal loss?

No significant signal degradation is expected when connecting USB Mini-B to USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort.

USB Mini-B ↔ USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort

Compatibility check and signal path analysis

Adapter Required

These connectors are not directly compatible. An adapter or converter cable is needed.

Recommended: USB Mini-B to USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort adapter

Signal Path

USB Mini-B USB

Adapter

USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort DisplayPort

USB Mini-B

Family USB

Form Factor Trapezoidal small

Pin Count 5

Reversible No

USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort

Family DisplayPort

Form Factor Oval symmetric (USB-C)

Pin Count 24

Reversible Yes

Notes

USB Mini-B to USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort: USB-C supports DisplayPort Alt Mode natively. A passive USB-C to DisplayPort cable works. USB-A cannot carry video. The USB Mini-B (USB) and USB-C Alt Mode DisplayPort (DisplayPort) are from different connector families.