VGA/DVI Cable — OEM / ODM Manufacturer

VGA HD15 and DVI cables for the installed base that still runs on analog and legacy digital video: industrial panels, medical displays, classroom projectors, signage players and KVM racks. Coaxial 3+6 and 3+9 VGA builds, DVI-D and DVI-I, plus VGA-to-DVI and HDMI-to-DVI leads, made to order in Dongguan.

What we manufacture

These are the cables that keep working equipment in service. Industrial controllers, ultrasound carts, lecture-hall projectors, signage players and KVM switches still present VGA or DVI ports, and the cable between them is a consumable. The four stock models are the PLT488 VGA cable in 3+6 configuration, the PB488 VGA cable in 3+9 configuration, the PB463 VGA-to-DVI cable and the MP269 HDMI-to-DVI cable. All are produced in our own 50,000 ㎡ factory and can be built to your length, color, branding and packaging.

VGA HD15. Male-to-male is the standard source-to-display build; male-to-female extension leads and female-to-female couplers are produced on request. The figures in the model names describe the construction. A 3+6 cable carries red, green and blue on three individually shielded coaxial cores plus six conductors for sync and ground, and is the economical build for short desktop runs at standard resolutions. A 3+9 cable adds conductors that carry the display data channel intact and is the fuller build for longer runs, higher resolutions and permanent installations in walls and ceilings. Both use a black PVC jacket with molded housings. Metal-shell plugs, thumbscrew housings and ferrite cores are available options.

DVI. DVI-D single-link and dual-link (24+1) cables and DVI-I (24+5) cables with both digital and analog pins are built to order with thumbscrew housings. The stock MP269 is an HDMI-to-DVI (24+1) cable with 24K gold-plated connectors, oxygen-free copper conductor and white ABS housing; it supports 1080p at 60 Hz and works in either direction.

VGA-to-DVI. The PB463 replaces the usual adapter block screwed onto a VGA cable with a single molded lead. It is an analog path from the HD15 connector to the analog pins of a DVI-I input. It does not convert the signal and will not connect to a DVI-D display, which has no analog pins.

Specification ranges

VGA is analog and length-sensitive: the picture goes soft, ghosted or color-fringed as the run grows. Coaxial construction and ferrite cores extend the usable distance but do not remove the limit. DVI is digital and either delivers a clean picture or drops out. The lengths below are planning guidance; confirm resolution and run at quote stage.

TypeMax resolution classLink typeTypical max lengthApplication
VGA 3+6 (PLT488)Standard desktop resolutionsAnalog RGBHVShort desktop runsDesktop PC to monitor, rack KVM, signage player beside its screen
VGA 3+9 (PB488)Higher desktop resolutions over distanceAnalog RGBHV with DDCRoom-length runs; longer on requestProjectors, wall and ceiling installs, industrial and medical displays
VGA to DVI-I (PB463)Standard desktop resolutionsAnalog into DVI-I pinsShort desktop runsVGA source to DVI-I monitor, or the reverse, without an adapter block
DVI-D single link1920 x 1200 at 60 HzDigital, 1 TMDS linkDesk to room lengthOffice and education monitors, signage, control rooms
DVI-D dual link (24+1)2560 x 1600 at 60 HzDigital, 2 TMDS linksDesk to room lengthLarge-format and medical review displays, CAD workstations
DVI-I (24+5)As single or dual linkDigital plus analogDesk to room lengthGraphics cards and KVM switches that must serve both display types
HDMI to DVI-D (MP269)1080p at 60 HzDigital, single linkDesk to room lengthLaptop or player with HDMI to a DVI monitor or projector

Quality and testing

The factory is ISO 9001 certified by SGS and audited under BSCI; cables are built with RoHS and REACH compliant materials and documentation is supplied with the shipment. For this category the checks that matter are pin mapping and shielding. Every cable is checked for continuity and correct pin-to-pin wiring, because an open DDC line produces a monitor that is detected but shows no picture. Coaxial cores and overall shield are checked for shield continuity to the connector shell. Molded housings are pull-tested on each production lot, and thumbscrews are checked for engagement with a mating panel connector. Samples from each order are run on a display at the rated resolution before packing.

How to specify for a quote

  • Connector at each end: HD15 male or female; DVI-D single link, DVI-D dual link (24+1) or DVI-I (24+5); HDMI where a conversion lead is needed.
  • VGA construction: 3+6 for short standard-resolution runs, 3+9 for longer runs, higher resolutions or fixed installations.
  • Length, and the resolution the run must carry, so we can confirm the build will hold it.
  • Ferrite cores: none, one end or both ends.
  • Housing: molded PVC as standard, metal-shell or thumbscrew options, and the required jacket color.
  • Quantity per length, target price, and whether you need stock items or a custom build.
  • Branding and packaging: neutral bulk pack, printed polybag, or retail box with your logo.

Terms

Dongguan Taitron Electronic Limited, trading as Tonetron, was established in 1984 in Keelung, Taiwan, and now operates from Dongguan with more than 300 employees and a monthly output above 1,000,000 cables shipped to over 40 countries. We are an HDMI Adopter. Our USB4 Gen3 Type-C cable passed USB-IF certification testing in 2022 (Test ID 6801); our USB-IF membership has since lapsed, so it no longer appears in USB-IF's public product search. MOQ starts at 1,000 pieces. Stock models ship from inventory; custom builds take about 30 days. Payment is T/T with a 30 percent deposit and 70 percent against the bill of lading; terms are negotiable for established accounts. Quotes are returned within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a 3+6 and a 3+9 VGA cable?

Both carry red, green and blue on three individually shielded coaxial cores. A 3+6 cable adds six conductors for sync and ground and is the economical build for short desktop runs. A 3+9 cable adds nine conductors, including the display data channel, so the computer can read the monitor's supported modes; specify it for longer runs, higher resolutions and permanent installations.

How long can a VGA cable be before the picture degrades?

There is no single limit because VGA is analog: degradation depends on resolution, cable construction and the source and display electronics. Coaxial cores and ferrite cores extend the usable distance, and 3+9 holds up better than 3+6 over a room-length run. Tell us the resolution and length at quote stage and we will confirm the build or recommend an alternative.

Will a VGA-to-DVI cable work with a DVI-D monitor?

No. The PB463 is an analog path from the HD15 connector to the analog pins of a DVI-I input; it does not convert the signal. A DVI-D input has no analog pins, so the cable will not connect. For a VGA source and a DVI-D or HDMI display you need an active converter, which is a separate product from a passive cable.

Do you supply DVI dual-link cables for 2560 x 1600 displays?

Yes. DVI-D dual-link cables use the full 24+1 pin set and support 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz, while single link is rated to 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz. Both are built to order with thumbscrew housings. If your graphics card or KVM switch has DVI-I outputs, we can also build DVI-I cables that carry the digital and analog pins together.

What are the minimum order and lead time for custom VGA or DVI cables?

MOQ is 1,000 pieces per item, negotiable for mixed orders. Stock models such as the PLT488, PB488, PB463 and MP269 ship from inventory; custom lengths, colors, ferrite options and branded packaging take about 30 days from confirmed artwork. Quotes are returned within 24 hours; payment is T/T, 30 percent deposit and 70 percent against the bill of lading.

Sourcing guides

Trading terms

MOQ
From 1,000 pcs
Lead time
Stock items ship from inventory; custom builds 30 days
Samples
Free in small quantity, ready in 3 days
Payment
T/T 30% deposit, 70% against B/L
Quotation
Within 24 hours of your specification

Everything here is negotiable. If your volume, terms or timeline do not fit the table, tell us what you need — we would rather discuss it than lose the enquiry.

What you get back within 24 hours

Unit price at your volume, real lead time, and whether the certification your market needs is already covered. If we are not the right factory for your spec, we will say so rather than waste your sampling round.