StarTech.com 6 ft. (1.8 m) VGA to BNC Cable
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Bottom line: The StarTech.com 6 ft. VGA to BNC Cable: Passive coax design needs no power or drivers on legacy CRT workstation monitors.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Passive coax design needs no power or drivers on legacy CRT workstation monitors
- ✓ Six-foot (1.8 m) run keeps tower-to-monitor cabling tidy without an extension
- ✓ Five separate BNC legs carry RGB plus H/V sync on discrete coaxial conductors
- ✓ Backed by StarTech.com's Lifetime Warranty per the manufacturer listing
Cons
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
This 6ft Coax VGA Monitor Cable provides a VGA (HDDB15) connecter and a BNC male connector, allowing you to connect your PC VGA/SVGA port to a monitor with 5 BNC connectors.Expertly designed and constructed of only top quality materials, this coax VGA monitor cable is backed by StarTech.com's Lifetime Warranty.
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- VGA cable
- HD-15 (M) to BNC (M)
- Connect your PC's VGA/SVGA port to a monitor with 5 BNC connectors
- Easy to use and install
Full Specifications
| Brand | StarTech.com |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Model | VGABNC5 |
| Cable Type | Coaxial |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Model Name | 6 ft Coax HD15 VGA to 5 BNC Monitor Cable - Male/Male |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Item Length | 6 feet |
| Part Number | VGABNC5 |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Connector Type | VGA |
| Item Type Name | Video Cable |
| Number of Pins | 15 |
| Maximum Voltage | 1 volts_of_direct_current |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | High resolution |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Specification Met | No |
| Compatible Devices | Monitor, PC, Video Device |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 gigabits_per_second |
| Full listing title | StarTech.com 6 ft. (1.8 m) VGA to BNC Cable - HD15 VGA to 5 BNC - Coaxial High Resolution - Male/Male - BNC Cable - (VGABNC5) | HD15 VGA to 5 BNC, Coaxial High Resolution, BNC Cable |
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