HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C
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HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C is a specification that allows HDMI audio and video signals to be transmitted directly over a USB Type-C connector without needing an active adapter.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C canonical | 1 |
| HDMI Alternate Mode | 1 |
| HDMI Alternate Mode for USB Type-C specification | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2190167 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C Context triple: [DisplayPort Alt Mode, alternativeTo, HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C]
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A.
DisplayPort Alt Mode
DisplayPort Alt Mode is a USB-C feature that allows a device to transmit native DisplayPort video and audio signals over a USB Type-C connector for direct connection to external displays.
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B.
USB Type-C
USB Type-C is a compact, reversible USB connector standard designed to support high-speed data transfer, power delivery, and versatile connectivity across modern electronic devices.
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C.
USB4
USB4 is a high-speed, next-generation USB standard that unifies data, video, and power delivery over a single USB-C connector, based on Thunderbolt 3 technology.
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D.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a widely used digital standard for transmitting high-definition audio and video between devices such as media players, computers, and displays over a single cable.
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E.
USB 3.2
USB 3.2 is a high-speed Universal Serial Bus standard that significantly increases data transfer rates and improves performance and efficiency over earlier USB versions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C Target entity description: HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C is a specification that allows HDMI audio and video signals to be transmitted directly over a USB Type-C connector without needing an active adapter.
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A.
DisplayPort Alt Mode
DisplayPort Alt Mode is a USB-C feature that allows a device to transmit native DisplayPort video and audio signals over a USB Type-C connector for direct connection to external displays.
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B.
USB Type-C
USB Type-C is a compact, reversible USB connector standard designed to support high-speed data transfer, power delivery, and versatile connectivity across modern electronic devices.
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C.
USB4
USB4 is a high-speed, next-generation USB standard that unifies data, video, and power delivery over a single USB-C connector, based on Thunderbolt 3 technology.
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D.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a widely used digital standard for transmitting high-definition audio and video between devices such as media players, computers, and displays over a single cable.
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E.
USB 3.2
USB 3.2 is a high-speed Universal Serial Bus standard that significantly increases data transfer rates and improves performance and efficiency over earlier USB versions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
HDMI transport mechanism
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alternate mode specification ⓘ display interface standard ⓘ |
| allows | transmission of HDMI signals over USB Type-C without active protocol conversion ⓘ |
| announcedInYear | 2016 ⓘ |
| backwardCompatibleWith | existing HDMI displays via passive USB-C to HDMI cable or adapter ⓘ |
| bypasses | USB DisplayPort Alt Mode protocol ⓘ |
| canCoexistWith | other USB-C alternate modes on the same device (implementation dependent) ⓘ |
| competesWith | DisplayPort Alt Mode for USB-C ⓘ |
| definedBy | HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. ⓘ |
| doesNotGuarantee | that every USB-C port supports HDMI output ⓘ |
| doesNotRequire | active HDMI protocol converter chip in the adapter ⓘ |
| doesNotSupport | USB data over the same lanes while HDMI Alt Mode is active ⓘ |
| enables | single-cable connection from USB-C device to HDMI display ⓘ |
| isDifferentFrom |
DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C
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linked to:
DisplayPort Alt Mode
USB-C to HDMI active adapter using DisplayPort to HDMI conversion ⓘ |
| isPartOf | HDMI ecosystem ⓘ |
| isUsedIn |
some laptops with USB-C video output
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some tablets and smartphones with USB-C ports ⓘ |
| limitedBy | adoption by device manufacturers ⓘ |
| negotiatedVia | USB Power Delivery configuration channel (CC) pins ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
USB Power Delivery specification
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linked to:
USB Power Delivery
USB Type-C Alternate Mode architecture ⓘ |
| requires |
USB Type-C port with HDMI Alternate Mode support
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USB-C receptacle wired to expose HDMI Alt Mode pins to the system board ⓘ cable or adapter wired for HDMI Alt Mode ⓘ device-side controller that supports HDMI Alt Mode signaling ⓘ firmware support in the USB-C controller for mode negotiation ⓘ |
| requiresComplianceWith | HDMI compliance testing for Alt Mode implementations ⓘ |
| supportsAudioFormats | multi-channel digital audio as defined by HDMI 1.4b ⓘ |
| supportsColorDepth | up to 24-bit color (per HDMI 1.4b baseline) ⓘ |
| supportsConnectorOrientation | reversible USB Type-C plug orientation ⓘ |
| supportsDisplayType |
HDMI computer monitors
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HDMI projectors ⓘ HDMI televisions ⓘ |
| supportsFeature |
HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
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linked to:
HDMI-CEC
HDMI Ethernet Channel (optional, implementation dependent) ⓘ HDMI audio return channel (ARC) (implementation dependent) ⓘ |
| supportsResolution | up to 4K UHD at 30 Hz ⓘ |
| supportsStandard | HDMI 1.4b feature set ⓘ |
| targetUseCase | connecting USB-C devices directly to HDMI displays ⓘ |
| transportsSignalType |
HDMI audio
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HDMI video ⓘ |
| usesBrand | HDMI ⓘ |
| usesConnectorType | USB Type-C ⓘ |
| usesPhysicalLanes | USB Type-C high-speed differential pairs ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C Description of subject: HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C is a specification that allows HDMI audio and video signals to be transmitted directly over a USB Type-C connector without needing an active adapter.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C
USB Type-C Alternate Mode architecture
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relatedTo
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HDMI Alternate Mode for USB Type-C specification
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linked to: HDMI Alt Mode over USB-C