Per the latter resource, 'A single legacy Mini DisplayPort monitor or other device of any kind may be connected directly or at the very end of the chain.
This thunderbolt to HDMI adapter features a male mini DisplayPort digital audio/video connector at one end and a female HDMI digital audio/video connector at the other end for clean signal transfer from your video source.
Provide 4k*2k video and flawless audio to enjoy movie on big display at home. Gold-plated connector provides great signal performance. Easy to extend a second monitor for convenient working or show presentations at school or work. Suitable for MacBook, for MacBook Pro,for MacBook Air ,and for iMac with Mini DisplayPort. HDMI 12bit per channel (36bit all channel) deep color HDMI 225MHz/2.25Gbps per channel (6.75Gbps all channel) bandwidth Mini DisplayPort 1.1a input and HDMI1.3b output.
The problem is that i can get my resolution only at 40hz, while i need 59-60.
So my mac mini using mini displayport (aka thunderbolt) for output. Mini DP Port support DP v1.2, which is for 1.62 Gbps, 2.7 Gbps, 5.4 Gbps link rates, HDMI Port support v1.4, 1080p, 720p, and HDMI Audio, Hello Im trying to connect my mac mini to Dell u2711 monitor (with native resolution 2560x1440) via mini displayport to hdmi adapter. DP V1.2 IC Chipset, Support maximum solution of 1080P,4k maximum solution of 2060P They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port. Mini DisplayPort is not the same as Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2. Check with its manufacturer for compatibility with your Mac and display model. Supports resolutions up to Focus to the Ideal Design of All of Our Quality Cable. If you're using a Mini DisplayPort cable with your display, use a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort cable, such as the mophie USB-C Cable with Mini DisplayPort Connector. Macs made before 2010 do not output audio over Mini DisplayPort
Input: Mini DisplayPort / ThunderboltTM Port Male