Extron Glossary of Terms

Digital AV

Alternate Mode - Alternate mode is a type of operation in USB-C that dedicates some buses for direct device-to-host transmission of alternate data protocols, such as video. This is often associated with DisplayPort signaling, but can be used for HDMI, MHL – Mobile High-Definition Link, used primarily on mobile phones – or other protocols in the future. When used in this way, it is a USB-C alternate mode DisplayPort, USB-C alternate mode HDMI, or USB-C alternate mode MHL connector. Also referred as "USB Type-C Alternate Mode".