In 2008, a mini DisplayPort (MiniDP or ... HDMI can also be used with other connections, such as DVI, USB-C, MHL, and DisplayPort via adapters. Most HDMI cables are passive, but some are active ...

The HDMI interface is electrically identical and compatible with the video-only DVI interface, which came first. For example, if a cable box or PC has DVI out, but the TV or monitor only has HDMI ...