USB4 Cable Will Connect Your Monitor - Replacement for Display Port
The technical capabilities of the new USB4 standard allow for transmission of images even in 16K resolution.
The new USB4 connection announced over a year ago will bring many benefits, not only in terms of increased data transfer speeds. Although this value is also important, because transfers at 40 Gb/s will certainly make our lives easier. The adaptability of the new connector is also important. Thanks to support for alternative DisplayPort 2.0 mode, we will also use it to connect a monitor to a PC or any screen to a device with an appropriate port via the USB4 cable.
- The new USB4 standard is primarily one type of connector for many applications, including image transmission;
- High data rail performance and support for DisplayPort 2.0 will allow transfers of images in resolution of up to 16K.
USB4's specs allows for a transfer rate of 40 Gb/s, using two data rails. The new standard also integrates DisplayPort 2.0, PCIe, and earlier USB versions (backwards compatibility). According to VESA, the DisplayPort connection in alternative mode will allow for nearly 80 Gbps transfer via USB4. This in turn will enable it to display 8K image in 7680x4320 resolution at 60 Hz without compression, and even in 16K mode (15360x8460), this one with compression.
The new USB4 standard is also a transition to USB-C port, which is already present in many smartphones and laptops. Containing so many possibilities in one cable will greatly simplify life for users of computers and multimedia devices. However, to take advantage of the full capabilities of USB4, you will need the right cable and devices that support DisplayPort 2.0.
