Adapters & Splitters
- This USB to HDMI multi-monitor adapter works as an external video card, instantly allowing users to attach additional displays via HDMI connection
- Contains a USB 3.0 Type-A host port
- This simple external adapter plugs into the USB Type-C port on your laptop or MacBook and provides Ethernet connectivity
- Contains a USB-C Type-A host port
- Coupler combines two RJ45 Ethernet cables to instantly increase the reach to jacks or between equipment
- Dimensions: 5"H x 3.72"W x 0.72"D
- iPhone 7 and up headphone adapter with charge port
- Input: one lightning cable
- Multiport adapter provides extra connectivity from your computer
- Other (360015)
- USB Type-C to four-port HDMI multi-monitor adapter allows you to add four additional monitors/displays through your USB Type-C port
- Input: USB Type-C
- Multi-monitor USB Type-C to dual HDMI adapter allows you to add two additional displays through your USB Type-C port
- Input: USB Type-C
- USB Type-C to VGA adapter acts as an external graphics card for your PC
- USB Type-C male input
- Share what’s on your tablet, laptop, smartphone or Surface onto an HDTV or monitor with Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. Stream movies, view photos, or display a presentation on a big screen—all wirelessly.
- Project your ideas and collaborate in real time by plugging Wireless Display Adapter into a conference room projector or monitor. You can even ink in PowerPoint to emphasize a point and make the big screen your collective workspace.
- Audio/video Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter
- Cable length: 6"
- Audio/video Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter
- Mini Display Port to VGA (male to female)
- This adapter provides a safe way to charge your devices
- Male 2-prong end plugs into wall, and two female USB-A slots
- Color: Black
- Connection on first end: 1 x USB 3.1 gen 1 type-C male
- Audio/video adapter allows you to quickly and easily connect your DisplayPort supported Mac/PC to a 4K HDTV device using an HDMI input
- Dimensions: 45"H x 45"W x 15"D, cable length: 6.3"
- Features full duplex and half duplex mode for seamless data transfer
- Ethernet data link protocol for fast internet connectivity
- Plug and play for easy installation
- Connectors: Connector on first end: 1 x type A male USB, Connector on second end: 1 x 6-pin mini-DIN (PS/2) female keyboard
- HDMI cable easily connect the hdmi video output of a chromebook or other small laptop to a computer monitor
- Easy-to-install 8" long cord
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In our increasingly digital world, the potential to experience incompatibility among your growing ecosystem of electronic devices is more and more common. Cable adapters can be an ideal solution to use the devices you want without compromising on compatibility.
How Does An Adapter Cable Work?
Adapter cables make devices or interfaces compatible without impeding their original functionality. They ensure that devices with different ports can be connected and the digital signal can travel without distortion. An adapter cable can also be used with a cable coupler, which increases the cable’s reach by connecting two cables together. These are typically used with computer adapters.
What Is the Difference Between Cable Adapters and Cable Converters?
Though often referred to interchangeably, cable adapters and converters have several differences. Adapters are used to allow the transmission of data from one device to another without changing the form of the media passing through. Cable converters, on the other hand, transmit data and also change the host device signal type to the target device signal type, making the devices interoperable.
How Do You Connect Cable Adapters To Your Devices?
Cable adapters are surprisingly simple to use. After confirming your cable adapter is compatible with your desired electronic devices, all you need to do is connect your devices together using the proper cables. Depending on which specific adapter cable you are using, there may be supplemental steps involved to confirm your device is working properly. If you’re having trouble connecting your devices with your cable adapter, be sure to read the manual or seek out a troubleshooting guide.
What Are Cable Adapters Used For?
Most cable and computer adapters will be used for connecting audio, video, power, data or printing devices. They can salvage lost productivity when installing new devices or using competing brands and models that aren’t completely compatible with each other.
As technology advances, electronic adapter cables can help transition from old to new. For example, the Apple iPhone removed audio headphone jacks on newer models. This meant iPhone users must now use wireless headphones or use a headphone jack adapter to continue using headphones with their modern smartphones.
Commonly used cable adapters include USB to HDMI, USB-C to USB-A and HDMI to VGA. However, cable adapters are not one size fits all, so it is important to do your research to determine what kind of cable will be compatible with your device.