Dual mode displayport (DP) and high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) transmitter configured to transmit video and/or audio signals in DP or HDMI according to mode signal

A computer comprising:

• a dual mode DP and HDMI transmitter configured to transmit a data signal in a DP mode or an HDMI mode based on a mode signal, wherein the dual mode DP and HDMI transmitter comprises:
• a driver circuit controlled by a data signal;
• and
• a control circuit coupled to the driver circuit,
• wherein the dual mode DP and HDMI transmitter is configured by a resistor in the control circuit selectively coupled to a source according to the mode signal.

A method, comprising:

• receiving a mode signal at a dual mode DP and HDMI transmitter;
• determining whether to configure the dual mode DP and HDMI transmitter for transmitting in a DP mode or an HDMI mode based on the received mode signal;
• and
• configuring the dual mode DP and HDMI transmitter in accordance with the determination,
• wherein the configuring step includes coupling an active load to a source,
• wherein the configuring step includes decoupling an active load from a source.