Eaton U444‑010‑DP‑BD – USB‑C to DisplayPort Bi‑Directional 4K Cable

Overview :

The Eaton U444‑010‑DP‑BD is a bi‑directional USB‑C to DisplayPort active A/V adapter cable engineered for high‑resolution audio/video transmission between USB‑C‑equipped hosts and DisplayPort displays, or vice‑versa. It is deployed by AV engineers, IT infrastructure teams, and desktop support technicians to simplify direct UHD signal routing without separate adapters, active converters, or repeater hardware. The bi‑directional design differentiates it from uni‑directional USB‑C video cables by supporting signal flow in either direction between compatible endpoints.

From a deployment perspective, the cable supports Ultra HD video up to 3840 × 2160 (4K) @ 60 Hz with embedded multi‑channel audio and HDR color, leveraging USB‑C DisplayPort Alt Mode and DisplayPort 1.2 signaling. The reversible USB‑C connector tolerates insertion in either orientation, and a locking DisplayPort connector maintains mechanical engagement in vibration‑prone or rack‑based environments. Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) negotiation and HDCP 2.2 compliance help ensure compatibility with protected video sources and modern display devices.

This cable fits edge‑level AV deployments such as corporate conference rooms, digital signage endpoints, and workstation‑to‑display interconnects in open office or classroom settings. Its 10 ft (3.05 m) length provides flexibility where direct cabling between deskside hosts and mounted displays is required without additional routing hardware or signal extenders.

Integration requires a source or destination supporting USB‑C or Thunderbolt 3 with DisplayPort Alt Mode when acting as a host, and a DisplayPort‑compliant input on the opposite end. The bi‑directional nature also permits scenarios where a DisplayPort output can feed a USB‑C display device that accepts DisplayPort via USB‑C, reducing the number of required adapters in mixed‑ecosystem environments.

In a practical deployment, the U444‑010‑DP‑BD is used to connect a laptop with USB‑C video capability to a 4K DisplayPort monitor in analytics or operations consoles, or to integrate USB‑C panels in control rooms with traditional DisplayPort sources without separate dongles. Its locking DP connector minimizes signal disruptions in high‑traffic IT closets or when connected to racks and carts.

This cable should not be deployed where neither endpoint supports DisplayPort Alt Mode (on USB‑C) or where DisplayPort version requirements for higher bandwidth (e.g., DisplayPort 1.4/2.0 for higher refresh rates or HDR10+ beyond spec) are necessary. It does not include active signal repeaters and is not suitable for structured cabling backbone runs beyond its specified length.

Key Features

• Bi‑directional USB‑C ↔ DisplayPort active A/V cable
• 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) @ 60 Hz with audio support
• HDR and 4:4:4 color compatibility
• Reversible USB‑C with locking DisplayPort connector
• 10 ft (3.05 m) length for flexible deployment

Technical Specifications