upconverting hdmi cable

These cables use DisplayPort (including Mini DisplayPort) outputs on the source end and HDMI Type A (standard HDMI) male connectors on the display end — typically described as DisplayPort 20‑pin (male) to HDMI Type A (male) and sold as male‑to‑male cables.

They are unidirectional converters: they carry signals from a DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort output on a device to an HDMI input on a monitor/TV. They do not convert HDMI output back to DisplayPort.

They support Ultra HD (4K) up to 3840 × 2160 at 30 Hz.

They carry audio and list support for LPCM (uncompressed PCM), common compressed formats such as AC‑3 and DTS, and high‑bit‑rate (HBR) audio where supported. Some listings also note integrated audio support when the connected display accepts audio over HDMI.

They support multiple color formats, including RGB and YCbCr, and list deep color support at 10‑bit and 12‑bit where specified.

They are described as compatible with DisplayPort 1.2 sources and HDMI 1.4b displays, and some listings include Mini DisplayPort (Mini DP) options for Macs and other devices with Mini DP outputs.

Yes. They are described as plug‑and‑play: connect the DisplayPort (or Mini DP) male to the computer and the HDMI male to the TV — no software installation required.

They reference support for DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4b standards and note HDCP compliance, with built‑in HDCP Rx and Tx keys for handling protected content.