Mini DisplayPort

Mini DisplayPort is a smaller version of the connection interface specified by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). Despite its small size, Mini DisplayPort has a full 20 pins and can support up to a 30-inch display with a 2560 by 1600 screen resolution.
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==History==
Mini DisplayPort was released by Apple in October 2008. Apple used the port in the MacBook family and its desktop line. The connector was used by Apple and was freely licensed to third party manufacturers that agreed not to contest Apple's patents.Software Licensing & Trademark Agreements, Apple Developer Connection. Archived 2007-12-02.. Adapters can allow it to support other video connectors, such as HDMI and VGA.
In 2011, Mini DisplayPort was superseded by the Thunderbolt port, which used the same connector type. Thunderbolt 3 and 4 switched to the USB-C form factor.
==Pinouts==
Pin 1 	GND 	Ground 	
Pin 2 	Hot Plug Detect	Hot Plug Detect 	
Pin 3 	ML_Lane 0 (p) 	Lane 0 (positive) 	
Pin 4 	CONFIG1 	CONFIG1 	
Pin 5 	ML_Lane 0 (n) 	Lane 0 (negative) 	
Pin 6 	CONFIG2 	CONFIG2 	
Pin 7 	GND 	Ground 	
Pin 8 	GND 	Ground 	
Pin 9 	ML_Lane 1 (p) 	Lane 1 (positive) 	
Pin 10	ML_Lane 3 (p) 	Lane 3 (positive) 	
Pin 11	ML_Lane 1 (n) 	Lane 1 (negative) 	
Pin 12	ML_Lane 3 (n) 	Lane 3 (negative) 	
Pin 13	GND 	Ground 	
Pin 14	GND 	Ground 	
Pin 15	ML_Lane 2 (p) 	Lane 2 (positive) 	
Pin 16	AUX_CH (p) 	Auxiliary Channel (positive)	
Pin 17	ML_Lane 2 (n) 	Lane 2 (negative) 	
Pin 18	AUX_CH (n) 	Auxiliary Channel (negative)	
Pin 19	GND 	Ground 	
Pin 20	DP_PWR 	Power for connector 	
==References==
==External links==
*Identify the ports on your Mac at Apple Support
**About the Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters (2019-06-04)
**Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: FAQ (2014-12-18, archived 2014-12-25)
* at Wikipedia
Category:Connectors