Technical Info Home

These pages are your guide to all the products and applications DataPro has to offer. Looking for background information on DVI and HDMI cables? Troubleshooting an electronic adaptor? Not sure which cable is right for you? Our helpful white papers can lead you to connectivity. Search our database for the information you need, or browse the listing below to see what's available.

Digital Video

• Active Optical Cables Guide & FAQ
• DisplayPort Guide and FAQ
• HDMI Guide and FAQ
• DVI Guide and FAQ
• DVI Cable Guide
• Thunderbolt Guide and FAQ
• Hot Plug Detection, DDC, and EDID
• HDR Video Guide and FAQ

Analog Video

• Video Broadcast Standards
• International Video Formats
• Apple II VGA Guide
• RCA Connector Info
• Component Video - SD vs HD

Audio

• XLR vs DMX
• Unbalanced vs Balanced Audio
• Star Quad XLR Microphone Cables

Mounting and Panels

• Rotary vs Laser Engraving & FAQ
• Gang Plate/Switch Plate Mounting Dimensions
• DataPro Wall Plates
• Custom Front-Panels
• Panelmount Cables
• Wall Plate & Cable Installation Guide

USB Information

• USB4 Guide and FAQ
• USB 3 Guide and FAQ
• USB Guide and FAQ
• USB Type-C Guide and FAQ

Networking

• Cat7 Guide and FAQ
• A WiFi Primer
• WiFi Glossary
• Wifi Security Guide
• RF Connector Guide

SCSI

• SCSI General Information
• SCSI Connector Diagrams
• SCSI FAQ

Miscellaneous Info

• Right Angle Cable Guide
• Gold vs Silver vs Nickel Plated Connectors
• Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings & Info
• Active Optical Cables Guide & FAQ
• GoPro USB-C Mic Adapter Teardown
• HP All-In-One Desktop Secondary Monitor Setup
• UL Cable Rating Information
• International Power Cords
• RS232 Serial Troubleshooting
• Plenum Cables
• Makerbot Replicator 2X - The Unofficial Manual