This is specifically for connecting a device with an HDMI connector to another device equipped with a Single Link DVI-D connector typically found on PCs projectors and older video equipment before the HDMI standard became widespread. This HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable is capable of video performance equivalent to a standard HDMI Cable. These cables do not carry audio signal, they carry video signals only. 720p/1080i resolution: The standard HDMI Cable has sufficient bandwidth to transfer 720p/1080i video signals between 720p/1080i rated source and sink (display) devices.