DP HDMI Combo Connector

DP HDMI Combo Connector: Dual-Interface Rise

Why DP + HDMI Combo Connectors Matter — And the Problems They Solve

In modern device design—from displays and notebooks to automotive infotainment and medical imaging—engineers face a recurring challenge:

“We need both DisplayPort and HDMI, but we don’t have enough space.”

This is exactly why DP HDMI Combo Connector was created.
They are not simply an aesthetic or structural variation—their purpose is to solve critical constraints in mechanical design, PCB layout, high-speed performance, and multi-market product requirements.

Below is a clear look at why these connectors exist and what real problems they solve.

1️⃣ Why Combo Connectors Emerged

Today’s devices increasingly require:

  • DisplayPort for high-frequency, high-bandwidth performance

  • HDMI for universal compatibility and consumer applications

  • Smaller mechanical envelopes

  • Tighter PCB routing spaces

  • Multiple regional product versions (EU / US / Asia)

Using two separate connectors increases:

  • Mechanical space consumption

  • BOM cost

  • PCB layout complexity

  • Tooling variation between product SKUs

  • Assembly and testing workload

The DP + HDMI Combo design consolidates these functional needs into one optimized connector footprint.

2️⃣ The Real Problems Combo Connectors Solve

✔ Mechanical Space Limitations

Combo connectors dramatically reduce the required I/O area.
This is especially valuable for:

  • Slim notebooks

  • Automotive display modules

  • Medical imaging equipment

  • Industrial embedded systems

✔ Lower System Cost

Two connectors → two sets of parts, tests, and inventory.
One combo connector → a unified interface that simplifies procurement and production.

✔ PCB Layout Flexibility

By reducing the number of high-speed connectors, designers gain more freedom to place:

  • Power components

  • Ground pours

  • High-speed differential routing

  • EMI structures

This directly improves signal integrity and thermal performance.

✔ Easier Multi-Market Product Adaptation

One mechanical design can support:

  • DP-enabled versions

  • HDMI-enabled versions

  • Mixed-signal versions

Simply by adjusting cable or firmware configurations—no need for mechanical redesign.

3️⃣ Walta’s DP over HDMI Combo Solution

At Walta , we offer a mature, long-term mass-production solution widely adopted across multiple industries:

👉 A01-C155-00002 — DP2.0 over HDMI2.1 Combo Connector

👉 A01-C155-00001 — DP2.1 over HDMI2.1 Combo Connector

Key Features

  • Supports DisplayPort 2.0 high-speed transmission

  • HDMI 2.1 compatible

  • Stainless steel housing for enhanced mechanical stability

  • Gold-plated terminals + PBT insulator for high durability

  • 1000-cycle mating life

  • Proven in applications such as displays, automotive infotainment, industrial systems, and medical imaging equipment

This is not a new product—it is a proven and reliable connector solution, validated in long-term field usage.

4️⃣ Why Combo Interfaces Are Growing Quickly

The rise of Combo Connectors is aligned with major industry trends:

  • Increasing adoption of 4K / 8K high-resolution displays

  • Thinner and lighter mechanical designs

  • Demand for multi-interface compatibility in a single device

  • Shorter development cycles and reduced tooling costs

  • Need for highly reliable high-speed video interfaces

Combo connectors strike the perfect balance between performance, mechanical efficiency, and cost management.

5️⃣ Conclusion: One Connector, Multiple Advantages

A DP + HDMI Combo Connector may look like a small component, but it brings substantial benefits:

  • Reduced PCB and mechanical space

  • Lower BOM and assembly costs

  • Higher layout flexibility

  • More efficient product version management

  • Reliable high-speed performance for both DP and HDMI

  • Faster design cycles and easier integration

This is the true value behind choosing a Combo Connector.

For technical details, sampling requests, or application discussions, feel free to contact us. We’re here to support your design needs.

🏢 About Walta Electronic

Walta Electronic specializes in high-quality connectivity solutions, providing a full range of USB Type-C, HDMI, SD Card connectors, DisplayPort connectors, Board-to-Board connectors, power connectors, as well as custom cables and wire harness assemblies. With precision manufacturing and advanced R&D, we serve premium applications across consumer electronics, medical technology, industrial control, Telecommunications, and automotive electronics — helping our partners stay competitive with performance they can trust.

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為什麼 DP + HDMI Combo 連接器如此重要？ — 它真正解決了哪些設計痛點

在現代產品設計中——從顯示器、筆電，到車載娛樂系統與醫療影像設備——工程師經常面臨一個反覆出現的難題：

「設備需要同時支援 DisplayPort 和 HDMI，但機構空間不夠。」

這正是 DP HDMI Combo 連接器 誕生的原因。
它不是為了形式上的創新，而是為了解決工程端在 機構設計、PCB 佈局、高速訊號、以及多版本產品管理 上的關鍵限制。

以下帶你清楚了解，為什麼 Combo 連接器能成為市場上的主流選擇。

1️⃣ Combo 連接器為何出現？

現代設備越來越需要同時支援：

  • DisplayPort：高頻、高帶寬、高解析度應用

  • HDMI：普及性強、相容性廣

  • 更薄的結構設計

  • 更緊湊的 PCB 空間

  • 多個區域/市場的產品 SKU（如 EU / US / Asia）

若採用「兩個獨立連接器」，將造成：

  • 佔用更多機構空間

  • BOM 成本增加

  • PCB 佈線複雜

  • 不同市場版本需要不同機構或介面配置

  • 測試與組裝流程加倍

DP + HDMI Combo 連接器 正是為了將這些需求整合在單一介面中。

2️⃣ Combo Connector 實際解決的痛點

✔ 機構空間不足

減少介面數量 → 釋放更多機構空間
特別適合：

  • 薄型筆電

  • 車載顯示模組

  • 醫療影像設備

  • 工控與嵌入式系統

✔ 降低整體系統成本

兩個介面 = 兩組零件 + 兩套測試流程 + 兩筆庫存管理。
一個 Combo 介面 = 精簡化的採購與生產模式。

✔ PCB 佈局更有彈性

少一個高速介面，設計端就多出更多空間放置：

  • 電源與關鍵元件

  • 接地與散熱銅箔

  • 高速差動線路

  • EMI / ESD 架構

這些都能直接提升信號完整性與整機穩定度。

✔ 更容易管理多市場產品版本

一組機構設計即可支援：

  • DP 版本

  • HDMI 版本

  • 或混合型態

只需依需求調整線材或韌體設定，無需重新開模或修改外觀。

3️⃣ 華大（Walta）DP2.0 over HDMI2.1 Combo 解決方案

華友達提供一款 長期量產、品質穩定、並已導入多國客戶 的成熟方案：

👉 A01-C155-00002 — DP2.0 over HDMI2.1 Combo Connector

👉 A01-C155-00001 — DP2.1 over HDMI2.1 Combo Connector

產品特點

  • 支援 DisplayPort 2.0 高速訊號

  • 相容 HDMI 2.1

  • 不鏽鋼外殼，提升耐用與機械強度

  • 端子鍍金、PBT 膠芯，具高耐熱與高可靠度

  • 1000 次插拔壽命

  • 已廣泛應用於：顯示器、車載娛樂、工控設備、醫療影像模組

這不是新產品，而是 經市場驗證、穩定成熟的高性能解決方案。

4️⃣ 為什麼 Combo 介面需求持續成長？

因為整個產業正朝以下方向發展：

  • 4K / 8K 高解析度應用成為主流

  • 設備越做越薄、越做越小型化

  • 使用者需求多元化，需要多介面支援

  • 製造端要求縮短開發週期、降低工具成本

  • 高速顯示介面需求快速攀升

Combo 連接器完美結合了 高性能 + 高整合性 + 高效設計。

5️⃣ 結語：一顆小介面，帶來整機設計的大改變

DP + HDMI Combo 連接器雖然外觀看起來簡單，但其實帶來：

  • PCB 與機構空間大幅釋放

  • 更低 BOM 成本

  • 更高設計彈性

  • 多版本管理更容易

  • 高速訊號性能更穩定

  • 導入週期更短

這就是 Combo Connector 在設備設計界中真正的價值。

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🏢 關於 Walta Electronic

Walta Electronic 專注於高品質連接解決方案，產品涵蓋 USB Type-C、HDMI、DisplayPort、記憶卡座、 板對板連接器、電源連接器，以及 客製化線材與端子線組。我們憑藉精密製造與專業研發技術，服務應用於 消費性電子、醫療科技、工業控制、網路通訊與車用電子 等高階領域，致力於協助合作夥伴以穩定性能立足競爭市場。

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