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Product Features
Technical Overview
This DVI coupler utilizes a digital video interface with 24-pin female connectors on both ends, ensuring compatibility with standard DVI cables. The adapter supports a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600, delivering high-quality video for monitors, projectors, and other display devices that require digital signal clarity.
With dimensions of 2.40 inches in height and width and a depth of 56 inches, the coupler is designed for easy integration into cable management systems. It weighs approximately 3.53 ounces, making it lightweight yet sturdy for repeated use in various installation scenarios.
This section brings together practical product details such as Adapter Type, Connector Type on First End, Connector on First End Details, Product Color, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The Black Box DVI coupler offers straightforward digital video extension with high-resolution support, ensuring compatibility and durability in diverse setups.
These strengths make the product easier to deploy and manage in real environments, especially where reliability, usability, and day-to-day operational continuity matter. Notable benefits include High-Resolution Support, Durable Construction.
High-Resolution Support
Supports up to 2560 x 1600 resolution for crisp text and vivid colors, ideal for detailed graphics and multimedia applications.
- Clear digital signal transmission
- Enhanced visual clarity for displays
Durable Construction
Built with robust materials and a black finish, this coupler withstands frequent use and maintains reliable connections over time.
- Long-lasting performance
- Sturdy housing for protection
Deployment / Use Cases
This DVI coupler is versatile for extending DVI cable runs in office, educational, and home entertainment environments. It is commonly used to connect monitors to computers or media players where existing cables are too short, ensuring seamless digital video without signal loss.
Typical applications include linking DVI cables for dual-monitor setups, projector installations, or digital signage systems. Its female/female design makes it compatible with standard male DVI connectors, simplifying integration into existing AV infrastructure without requiring additional adapters.
Office and Workspace
Extend DVI connections for ergonomic monitor placements or multi-display configurations in professional settings.
- Supports high-resolution desktops
- Easy cable management
Home and Entertainment
Connect media devices to displays for gaming, streaming, or home theater systems with clear digital video quality.
- Ideal for HD content
- Compact design for tight spaces
Physical Profile
The coupler features a compact black design with dimensions of 2.40 inches in height and width, and a depth of 56 inches, allowing it to fit discreetly into cable runs. Its lightweight construction at 3.53 ounces ensures easy handling during installation, while the durable housing provides protection against wear in active environments.
The physical profile is practical for deployment planning because the dimensions and weight are clearly defined: 2.40" (60.96 mm), 2.40" (60.96 mm), 56" (1422.40 mm), 3.53 oz (100 g). This helps confirm rack, shelf, desk, or cabinet fit before installation.
- Width
- 2.40" (60.96 mm)
- Depth
- 56" (1422.40 mm)
- Height
- 2.40" (60.96 mm)
- Weight
- 3.53 oz (100 g)
Highlights
- Female-to-female DVI coupler for joining two DVI cables
- Supports high resolution up to 2560 x 1600 for clear digital video
- 24-pin DVI connectors on both ends ensure compatibility
- Durable black housing for long-lasting performance
- Compact dimensions: 2.40" H x 2.40" W x 56" D
- Lightweight at 3.53 ounces for easy installation
- Environmentally compliant with RoHS and WEEE standards
- Lifetime limited warranty for added reliability
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Black Box Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VA-DVI-CPL |
| Brand Name | Black Box |
| Product Name | DVI Coupler - Female/Female |
| Product Type | Video Adapter |
| Technical Information | |
| Adapter Type | DVI |
| Connector Type on First End | DVI Digital Video - Female |
| Connector on First End Details | 1 x 24-pin DVI Video Female |
| Connector Type on Second End | DVI Digital Video - Female |
| Connector on Second End Details | 1 x 24-pin DVI Video Female |
| Maximum Resolution Supported | 2560 x 1600 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Color | Black |
| Height | 2.40" (60.96 mm) |
| Width | 2.40" (60.96 mm) |
| Depth | 56" (1422.40 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 3.53 oz (100 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE),Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2 |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the maximum resolution supported by this DVI coupler?
The Black Box VA-DVI-CPL DVI coupler supports a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600. This high-resolution capability ensures clear, detailed video transmission for monitors and displays, making it suitable for graphics-intensive applications and multimedia use where visual clarity is essential.
What type of connectors does this DVI coupler have?
This coupler features female 24-pin DVI connectors on both ends. It is designed to join two standard male DVI cables, providing a seamless extension for digital video signals without requiring gender changers or additional adapters, ensuring straightforward compatibility in various setups.
What are the dimensions and weight of this DVI coupler?
The coupler measures 2.40 inches in height, 2.40 inches in width, and 56 inches in depth, with an approximate weight of 3.53 ounces (100 grams). Its compact and lightweight design allows for easy integration into cable management systems while maintaining durability for reliable performance in active environments.
Is this DVI coupler environmentally compliant?
Yes, this product is environmentally friendly and complies with Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), RoHS 2, and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) standards. These certifications ensure it meets regulatory requirements for reduced environmental impact and safe disposal practices.
What warranty does this DVI coupler come with?
The Black Box VA-DVI-CPL DVI coupler includes a lifetime limited warranty. This warranty provides long-term assurance of quality and reliability, covering defects in materials or workmanship for the product's lifespan, which adds value for buyers seeking durable video connectivity solutions.
What are typical use cases for this DVI coupler?
Common use cases include extending DVI cable runs for dual-monitor setups, projector connections, digital signage, and home entertainment systems. It is ideal for environments where existing cables are too short, ensuring digital video signals remain intact without degradation, making it versatile for office, educational, and residential applications.
What resolution or display format is specified?
It features a display specification of 2560 x 1600, giving you clear visuals for work and media use.
What refresh rate or brightness details are available?
Display-oriented products are best judged through screen, connectivity, and installation specifications. Those facts help buyers confirm visual fit, mounting flexibility, and deployment suitability more clearly than generic summary text.