USB Type-B SuperSpeed ↔ DVI-I
Compatibility check and signal path analysis
Adapter Required
These connectors are not directly compatible. An adapter or converter cable is needed.
Recommended: USB Type-B SuperSpeed to DVI-I adapter
Signal Path
USB Type-B SuperSpeed
Family
USB
Form Factor
Square with extra pins
Pin Count
9
Reversible
No
DVI-I
Family
Legacy Video
Form Factor
Wide D-sub with blade and 4-pin analog
Pin Count
29
Reversible
No
Signal Degradation
Digital-to-analog conversion limits resolution.
Notes
USB Type-B SuperSpeed to DVI-I: USB-C can output to legacy video through DisplayPort Alt Mode plus a digital-to-analog converter. USB-A cannot carry video. The USB Type-B SuperSpeed (USB) and DVI-I (Legacy Video) are from different connector families.