DisplayPort is an audio-video interconnect appropriate that is designed to expand display simplicity and the adoption of protected digital outputs on computers. This allows users to really view Hd content and other protected files. Because DisplayPort signaling can send both Dvi and Hdmi signals (other digital display protocols), DisplayPort is compatible with many favorite interconnects and subsequently, the consumer devices that use the standards. For consumers, this means they can really consolidate DisplayPort sources or devices in their homes and offices.
The DisplayPort interface standard, defined by the Video Electronics Standards association (Vesa), an society that promotes standardization in the display segment, is a digital audio/video interconnect for computers, monitors and home-theater systems. The society also determines appropriate sizes for flat panel display mounts in increasing to other standardization efforts. Formally beloved in 2006, DisplayPort includes DisplayPort content safety (Dpcp). This content safety quality uses 128-bit encryption and features full authentication and session key establishment. For consumers, this means that even commercially protected content will play back over the DisplayPort interface, ensuring a seamless user experience.
DisplayPort Version 1.1 added sustain for high-bandwidth digital content safety (Hdcp) to preclude copying of digital audio and video content as it travels over DisplayPort connections to a display device. Hdcp is also used in other types of connections, such as Hdmi.
Pc manufacturers advanced DisplayPort to address computing concerns and replace the external analog video graphics array (Vga) interfaces in Pc and Lcd monitors and in consumer electronics equipment. Additionally, DisplayPort offers added capabilities over external digital optic interface (Dvi) connectors found in devices. It also aims to replace internal, board-to-display low voltage differential signaling (Lvds) links in devices with a unified link interface.
DisplayPort technology appears to be gaining momentum. According to a 2008 narrative from business investigator firm In-Stat; DisplayPort is startling to reach the milestone of more than 600 million products shipped by 2012. The DisplayPort Web site lists more than 165 members of Vesa, a veritable who's who of the consumer electrics and Pc industries. Many of these fellowships have announced their intention to implement or sustain DisplayPort technology into their products. Some celebrated business heavyweights, like Dell, for example, already have numerous displays shipping with DisplayPort technology.
Mini DisplayPort - Apple drives smaller form factor
The Mini DisplayPort interface is a smaller version of the customary DisplayPort plug and connector, and was first publicly announced by Apple in 2008. Apple products featuring the Mini DisplayPort connector comprise the MacBook family of laptops, the iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Pro and the whole Apple Cinema line of displays. DisplayPort substituted the Dvi and mini-Dvi interfaces found on former generations of Macs. The user-friendly Mini DisplayPort connector links the Mac to an Led Display, and offers both video and audio support, reducing the number of cables connected with incorporating an external display and speakers.
Unlike Mini-Dvi and Micro-Dvi predecessors, the Mini DisplayPort is capable of displaying the high resolutions generally connected with 30 inch and larger displays. Large displays are becoming more common. DisplayPort integrators Dell and Apple recently released 30 inch product offerings. Laptops with a Mini DisplayPort can join together a computer to an external display or projector with a Vga or Dvi interface by using an adapter. While the Mini DisplayPort and quarterly DisplayPort signals are identical, their connectors are different, and to join together Mini DisplayPort to a quarterly DisplayPort or vice versa requires an adapter.
In early 2009, Vesa announced that it would comprise Mini DisplayPort in the DisplayPort 1.2 specification. The DisplayPort 1.2 specification is startling to be finalized by Vesa by the end of this year. The DisplayPort 1.2 specification offers features including:
--- 2X the speed of the DisplayPort 1.1a specification
--- complicated stream sustain over one connector
--- optional higher speed auxiliary channel which enables bi-directional bulk data change over one DisplayPort cable
--- added sustain for DisplayPort Mini-connector
--- Backward compatibility with DisplayPort version 1.1a
DisplayPort Testing
Working with an independent test lab accredited by Vesa to achieve DisplayPort testing helps ensure that Display Port products will function properly, which is especially significant with consumer video applications. DisplayPort compliance & logo schedule testing guarantees that products will comply with DisplayPort appropriate guidelines.
DisplayPort test categories include:
--- bodily Layer Test
--- Link Layer Test
--- Electrical Test
--- Hdcp Test
While Vesa does not need certification of DisplayPort products, it is extremely encouraged. Once a manufacturer's gismo is certified, the manufacturer obtains the right to use the DisplayPort logo. The DisplayPort Certified Logo reassures end users that certified products will interoperate properly and supply a quality digital display experience.
Related Tests
Tests connected to the DisplayPort test include:
--- Hdmi compliance Test: The Hdmi compliance test ensures High Definition Multimedia Interface (Hdmi) products will function properly.
--- consumer Electronics operate Test (Cec test): Cec is one of the functions defined within the Hdmi specification 1.2a. This test verifies that the Cec function of a product will achieve correctly.
--- Hdcp compliance Test for Hdmi or DisplayPort products: This test determines whether or not Hdcp implementation meets certain specific requirement.
--- sRgb compliance Program: Products that pass all sRgb tests will be granted use of the sRgb logo. This logo shows end users that the display has been tested by an independent third-party test lab.
Ben Anton, 2009
DisplayPort Testing - Ensuring Compatibility For Consumers
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