Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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Ever wondered what it takes to get a HDMI monitor signal out of USB-C …
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Note: Those USB-C to HDMI adapters work only if your USB-C port supports USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode, aka USB-C (DP) Alt Mode and USB-C DP Out!

Somewhere I found an USB-C to HDMI adapter. Not having any use for it, but being curious what makes that thing tick, I took it apart. Of course we have a look at all the chips, including two switch mode converters I couldn’t identify.

00:00 Intro – what does it take to get HDMI from USB-C
00:19 Walk around – a no-name product, not much to see
00:42 Teardown – first half was easy, second one tricky
01:50 PCB – converter, flash and two switch-mode controllers
05:31 Wrap-up – next week we’re back to RS-485, bye

Teardowns youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwq-2MnM58FJPg01ooMBgy_CxDxAem0my

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