These cables use the 'Alternative Mode' of the USB Type C interface to transmit a video signal to a selection of output types. Intended to connect USB C equipped devices such as laptops, to display devices that have a more traditional video port, such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI or VGA. HDMI and DisplayPort types can output up to 4k resolution at 60Hz; the DVI type, up to 4k at 30Hz; and the VGA type, up to 1080p at 60Hz.
USB Type C to HDMI cables are available in 1m, 2m and 3m, USB Type C to DisplayPort cables are available in 1m, 2m, 3m, USB Type C to Mini DisplayPort are available in 2m and USB Type C to VGA are available in 2m all supplied in black with gold plated connectors.