VGA to Component Cable

Most of the computers and other audio-video machines do not have video cards or component input ports which has a video in/video out ports to support component connection. In order for these PCs and devices to be connected to a device that utilizes component jacks, they will need a VGA to Component cable. Component, in the sense that it separates the signal into three components namely: Y, Pb, and Pr. The Y component carries luma (yellow) or brightness, Pb carries the difference between blue and luma (B-Y), and Pr carries the difference between red and luma (R-Y). As you can notice, these are the primary colors. Combining these three colors will result to another set of color. This means sending a green color signal would be redundant, because it can be derived form blue and yellow.

Component signal can deliver high quality of signal, almost identical to the signal sent. This cable has a male VGA and three RCA plugs. These component video cables were made from high-quality broadcast raw cable, which means these cables are capable of transmitting high quality video and can be used for broadcast. These are the exact cable used by professionals as a broadcast and production facility.

Here are some of the VGA to Component cables available for online shopping

6ft VGA to 3 RCA component video cable (HD15 – 3-RCA). This cable is intended for connecting Video Component devices to VGA ports, usually projectors have this. It is made from premium grade coaxial cable ideal for high definition component including HDTV, satellites and receivers. This weighs 3 pounds. Internet reviews would tell you that this cable is great for its price, well it is. This is the cable you need, if you have a home theater computer with separate Red Green and Blue outputs and your monitor has a VGA port. This cost 6.5 dollars

eForcity Premium VGA to RCA Component Cable M / M, 12 ft (3.66m) Black. This costs around 9 dollars. This is a nicely-crafted-high-quality-looking cable. This cable normally cost 100 dollars but is now available at a fraction thereof, only 9 dollars. If you need an ‘’adapter’’ for a projector to connect a component source like DVD players and the like, this one is what you need. This is made from premium 12 feet VGA to RCA Component cable for your monitor and projector. This cable enables you to connect PC, laptop, HDTV, DVD players, etc. with VGA to RCA support to other Y / Pr / Pb component display system.

Important reminder: before purchasing any type of cable, be sure to check whether you pc or other device has a VGA to RCA support to be able to connect to other device with Y / Pr / Pb component or vice versa.