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Black Box DisplayPort coupler, two female sockets, matte black finish

Black Box Corporation

Black Box DisplayPort Coupler Female/Female VA-DP-CPL

SKU CH-5VDH-TQWEJ

Connects two DisplayPort cables to extend length, flips pins 1 through 12, passes pins 13 through 20 straight, and can be panel mounted

  • Weight0.05
  • Extend cable runs by joining two DisplayPort leads
  • Change a male plug to a female socket with the gender-changer function
  • Secure the coupler in a rack or wall plate using panel-mount capability
  • Maintain full signal integrity with pins 1-12 flipped and pins 13-20 straight through

DisplayPort Coupler VA-DP-CPL

This DisplayPort coupler joins two DisplayPort cables to extend the total cable run. It also works as a gender changer and can be panel mounted. The unit is new and guaranteed for life by Black Box Corporation.

Pin mapping and build fit

Pins 1 through 12 are flipped while pins 13 through 20 pass straight through. The coupler adds virtually no bulk at 0.05 weight units and needs no external power. It is not for runs that require active signal boosting or conversion to another video standard.

Highlights

  • Extend cable runs by joining two DisplayPort leads
  • Change a male plug to a female socket with the gender-changer function
  • Secure the coupler in a rack or wall plate using panel-mount capability
  • Maintain full signal integrity with pins 1-12 flipped and pins 13-20 straight through

Specifications

BrandBlack Box Corporation
Part NumberVA-DP-CPL
Weight0.05
Shipping weight9.96 kg
Package size254 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What is the pinout arrangement of this DisplayPort coupler?

Pins 1 through 12 are flipped while pins 13 through 20 run straight through.

How much power does the coupler consume during continuous use?

The passive coupler draws no power itself; only the connected cables and devices consume power.

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