item: dvc-002 spec: dvi-d dual link cable category: date cables / dvi video cable key words: dvi-d dual link cable this a digital only dvi-d video cable. dvi is a popular form of video interface technology made to maximize the quality of flat panel lcd monitors, tvs and modern video graphics cards. most new video cards are coming with a dvi port on them, to take full advantage of their graphics capabilities. some video devices also support the dvi interface, but this is gradually being phased out in favor of the more popular hdmi connection. dvi carries a video signal only, so a separate cable must be run for audio. single link dvi cables can support resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 while dual link dvi cables can support resolutions up to 2048 x 1536. please note: the maximum recommended length of a dvi cable is 5 meters.