This is a USB‑C to VGA adapter cable or dongle, which uses the USB‑C port’s DisplayPort Alt Mode to output analog video for connection to VGA displays (monitors, projectors) at up to 1920×1200 @ 60 Hz. It’s plug-and-play, compact, and typically built with an aluminum or plastic housing. Common variants include simple video-only adapters and versions that also pass through power delivery (PD), allowing charging while outputting video