# Article: Will a passive DisplayPort adapter work with a Thunderbolt 3 docking station?

**URL:** <https://community.startech.com/t/article-will-a-passive-displayport-adapter-work-with-a-thunderbolt-3-docking-station/812>\
**Category:** Docks, Hubs, Display Adapters\
**Created:** [December 29, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.startech.com/t/article-will-a-passive-displayport-adapter-work-with-a-thunderbolt-3-docking-station/812 "2021-12-29T14:31:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 29, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.startech.com/t/article-will-a-passive-displayport-adapter-work-with-a-thunderbolt-3-docking-station/812/1 "2021-12-29T14:31:27Z")

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Active adapters are required if adapting DisplayPort to HDMI or DVI monitors. Active adapters use additional chips to make the conversion inside the adapter. Passive DisplayPort to HDMI or DVI will not work with this device.

Examples of active adapters:

DP to HDMI: [DP2HD4K60S](https://www.startech.com/dp2hd4k60s)

DP to DVI: [DP2DVIS](https://www.startech.com/dp2dvis)

DP to VGA: [DP2VGA2](https://www.startech.com/dp2vga2)

This FAQ applies to these products: TB3CDK2DP TB3DK2DHV TB3DK2DPM2 TB3DK2DPPD TB3DK2DPW TB3DKDPMAW TB3DKM2DP TB3DOCK2DPPD USB3DDOCKFT