What is Alt Mode?Īlt Mode is a term you will come across frequently when investigating USB-C.Īlt Mode is a functional extension of USB-C which enables the USB connection to carry non-USB signals.
Users will need to know the specifications of their devices to understand the display protocols supported. The Type-C connector delivers DisplayPort technology via an Alternative Mode (Alt Mode). The DisplayPort protocol, which used to have a unique connector, is now transferred by way of the USB-C connector. Continuing our discussion on display technologies, let’s turn our attention to USB-C and DisplayPort.