StarTech MXT101MMLP10 VGA Monitor Cable

Overview

The MXT101MMLP10 is a 10 ft (3.0 m) VGA-to-VGA cable built to carry analog video from a source to a monitor without the signal degradation that comes from thin, under-shielded cables. It terminates in HD15 (15-pin High Density D-Sub) male connectors on both ends, so it drops into standard VGA ports on monitors, projectors, KVM extenders, and legacy video matrices without an adapter.

Key Features

• 32 AWG conductors: Heavier-gauge wire than typical bundled cables reduces signal attenuation over the full 10 ft run, which matters when you're pushing higher resolutions to a monitor a few feet further than a stock cable can reliably cover.
• Aluminum-Mylar foil with braid shielding: Dual shielding cuts EMI/RFI pickup from nearby power runs, PoE cabling, or fluorescent ballasts — the usual cause of ghosting or jitter on long VGA runs in server rooms and control booths.
• 75 Ohm impedance: Matched impedance keeps signal reflection down, preserving image sharpness rather than letting edges smear on high-contrast text or CAD line work.
• Nickel-plated connectors: Resists corrosion at the contact points better than bare metal, so connections stay reliable in equipment racks that get plugged and unplugged repeatedly.
• PVC jacket: Standard commercial-grade jacketing for indoor cable runs — flexible enough for routing behind desks and through cable trays without kinking.
• 5.3 oz (149 g) total weight: Light enough that it won't strain port connectors when routed vertically in a rack or behind a wall-mounted display.

Integration & Compatibility

Because both ends are male HD15 VGA, the MXT101MMLP10 works as a direct source-to-display link for any device pair using standard VGA — desktop towers, KVM switches, projectors, and older NVR local monitor outputs still common in legacy surveillance rooms. If you're standardizing a new install rather than extending an existing analog run, it's worth checking whether the source and display support HDMI or DisplayPort instead — VGA remains common in industrial and legacy control-room gear but isn't the pick for new 4K deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the exact length of the MXT101MMLP10?

A: 10 feet (3.0 meters).

Q: What connectors does the MXT101MMLP10 use?

A: HD15 (15-pin High Density D-Sub) male VGA connectors on both ends.

Q: What is the warranty on the MXT101MMLP10?

A: Lifetime warranty.

Q: Is the MXT101MMLP10 shielded against interference?

A: Yes, it uses aluminum-mylar foil with braid shielding to reduce EMI/RFI interference.

Q: What wire gauge does the MXT101MMLP10 use?

A: 32 AWG.

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The MXT101MMLP10 is a straightforward part, but the spec sheet tells you it's not a bargain-bin cable — 32 AWG conductors and dual foil-braid shielding on a 10 ft run is built for signal integrity, not just connectivity.

Technical Highlights:

• 32 AWG wire gauge: Thicker than the 30-32 AWG range found in bundled cables, which keeps attenuation manageable across the full 10 ft (3.0 m) length.
• Aluminum-Mylar foil + braid shield: Two shielding layers instead of one knocks down EMI pickup, which is the usual culprit behind faint horizontal lines or color drift on long analog runs.
• 75 Ohm impedance matching: Reduces signal reflection at the connector interfaces, keeping fine detail (text, thin CAD lines) from smearing at the display end.

Deployment Considerations:

• Nickel-plated HD15 connectors hold up better than bare-metal pins in racks or workstations where the cable gets disconnected and reconnected often.
• This is analog VGA — at 10 ft it's a safe run for standard resolutions, but if you're pushing a high-res signal, keep the run as short as possible since VGA has no digital error correction.

Good fit for extending a legacy analog monitor, projector, or control-room display an extra 10 ft where replacing the whole video chain with HDMI or DisplayPort isn't in scope for this project.