Powered line doubler or scaler taking RGB SCART in and HDMI out, for retro consoles on a modern television. RetroTINK-2X and OSSC class devices handle 240p correctly with almost no lag — unlike the cheap SCART-to-HDMI dongles, which deinterlace 240p as if it were video.
Connection Endpoints
| End A | RGB SCART (21-pin Euroconnector) (female) |
|---|---|
| End B | HDMI 1.4 (Type A – Standard) (female) |
| Direction | Console → Display |
Specifications
| Protocol | RGBS to HDMI (Line Doubling / Scaling) |
|---|---|
| Video Transport | HDMI (TMDS) |
| Max Bandwidth | 10.2 Gbps |
| Max Resolution | 1080p (line-doubled from 240p / 480i) |
| Consumer Tier | Retro Scaler |
Supported Features
240p Line Doubling
Low Latency
Scanline Emulation (model-dependent)
Audio over HDMI
Active Cable Info
| Active Function | Active (Protocol Conversion) |
|---|---|
| Medium | Copper |
| External Power | Required (usb-a (5V)) |
Compatibility Requirements
Has active signal conversion
Backwards Compatibility
hdmi-1.4
Notes & Compatibility
RetroTINK-2X: USB 5V powered, near-zero lag, handles 240p correctly, minimal setup. OSSC: sharper and far more configurable, 5V barrel supply, more source-dependent, and some televisions reject its output modes. Avoid the generic SCART-to-HDMI dongles — they deinterlace 240p as video and add lag. The input must be genuine RGB; composite-through-SCART leads give these boxes nothing to work with.
