During CES, VESA and our member companies provided a preview of future display capabilities enabled by DisplayPort v1.2’s advanced features. VESA showcased eight product demonstrations of what consumers can expect to see in 2012.  This included the industry’s highest resolution video delivery over a single cable, which consisted of a 4k x 2k @60Hz and 30 bit color display driven by a DisplayPort Source using High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2).  Multi-stream technology (MST) was also demonstrated in daisy-chaining and multi-display hub configurations, and there was an Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) demonstration showing Panel Self-Refresh (PSR), and a Thunderbolt-DisplayPort interoperability demonstration.

In addition to the 4k x 2k resolution and the daisy chaining capability demonstrations, a show highlight was the proposed VESA standard for Mobility DisplayPort (MYDP). MYDP is an innovative standard, currently in the final development stages, designed to enable content streaming from mobile devices to larger displays through the micro-USB port, allowing consumers to carry their content anywhere and view it anytime on various monitor sizes.

The combination of DisplayPort v1.2’s advanced features and MYDP means consumers can expect to be leveraging DisplayPort across a wide-variety of display configurations and device types in the near future. DisplayPort v1.2 is currently being integrated into PCs, laptops, graphics cards and monitors, and will arrive to market this year! According to NPD In-Stat, DisplayPort adoption into consumer products is expected to grow by more than 100 percent annually through 2014, with more than 400 million units expected to ship in 2015, so be on the lookout for products with the DisplayPort logo!

To get a sneak-peek at the proposed MYDP standard, check out this hands-on video from The Verge http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/10/2698162/mobile-displayport-hands-on. We have also posted videos of the other product demonstrations from CES on YouTube.

 NEWARK, Calif., January 5, 2012 – The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA®) will preview the proposed Mobility DisplayPort (MYDP) standard at next week’s International CES 2012, in Las Vegas.  MYDP is designed to enable content streaming from mobile devices to large displays, allowing consumers to carry their content anywhere and view it on screens of any size. VESA will also showcase new and prototype products that include the advanced features of DisplayPort® Version 1.2, including High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2), multi-stream (MST), panel self-refresh, and support for 4k x 2k resolutions.

“Consumer connectivity and demand for content across new devices continues to increase.  VESA understands that with this increased demand comes an expectation for superior, High Definition graphic performance,” said Bill Lempesis, executive director at VESA.  “We are making high-quality content on any device possible with the development of MYDP.  And today we are offering exciting new DisplayPort v1.2 features on devices that are shipping.”

As consumers look for more immersive audio-visual computing experiences, higher resolutions and more seamless graphic performance become critical. Under development for more than five years, DisplayPort is the only interface to enable multi-display setups through a single connector and support for 4k x 2k resolution at a full 60Hz frame rate with 24 bits-per-pixel color.  DisplayPort delivers the highest display performance through support for industry-leading color depth and refresh rates; a maximum data transfer rate of 21.6Gbps (Gigabits-per-second); Full High-Definition (HD) 3D capability; and support for HD audio formats.

According to industry analyst firm NPD In-Stat, adoption of the advanced features offered by the DisplayPort v1.2 Standard will grow by more than 100 percent annually through 2014, with more than 400 million units expected to be shipped in 2015. DisplayPort interfaces that include new DisplayPort v1.2 advanced features are being integrated into many of the industry’s leading PCs, laptops, graphics cards and displays in 2012.  This will enable consumers to experience their PCs in new ways, including the use of multiple displays through a single connector, use of higher resolutions and color depths, and 3D.

VESA technology demonstrations will take place at the DisplayPort booth #21654 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC),  January 10 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.,  January 11 – 12 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and January 13 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For more information about DisplayPort or the standard, please visit http://www.displayport.org. For more from VESA, please find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VESADisplayPort or on Twitter at @VESADisplayPort.

NEWARK, Calif., November 30, 2011 – The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced the association has seen rapid growth in the number of digital signage displays adopting DisplayPort in 2011. Digital signage vendors including Hewlett-Packard, Mitsubishi, NEC, and Samsung have released more than 50 digital signage displays leveraging DisplayPort in the last 12 months, establishing the display standard as the interface of choice for the next generation of in-store visual experiences.

“The momentum seen in digital signage for DisplayPort demonstrates that the industry views the standard as the best possible interface for delivering superior visual experiences in a variety of environments,” said Bill Lempesis, executive director at VESA. “With DisplayPort, digital signage vendors can enable marketers to deliver engaging in-store visual experiences, prompting greater sales. As adoption of digital signage increases in key markets, we anticipate momentum to intensify as vendors embrace DisplayPort’s features to transform the shopping experience.”

VESA’s DisplayPort standard is a high-bandwidth interface designed to enable features not available with other electronic connections, delivering true digital imaging and audio through a single cable.  DisplayPort significantly enhances display performance by doubling of the maximum data transfer rate, increasing display resolution, color depths, and refresh rates. In addition, DisplayPort enables technology manufacturers to integrate numerous advanced features, including: multiple monitor support through a single DisplayPort connector; support for high-speed, bi-directional data transfer; audio enhancements including Audio Copy Protection and support for High-Definition (HD) audio formats; and improved support for Full HD 3D stereoscopic displays.

“The digital signage OEMs are embracing DisplayPort for its enabling capabilities,” said Brian O’Rourke, research director at NPD In-Stat. “For example, the standard enables active cables to reach lengths of 50 meters or more, and provides the ability to daisy chain multiple displays. We expect to see almost one million DisplayPort-enabled Digital Signage displays next year, which is more than double from this year.”

Newark, Calif., December 8, 2011 – The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA®) today announced that select AMD  Radeon™ HD 6000 series  graphics products, including the AMD Radeon HD 6990, the world’s fastest graphics card, are the first source devices to achieve DisplayPort® Version 1.2 certification. AMD received certification from Granite River Labs, a Santa Clara, California-based VESA DisplayPort Authorized Test Center (ATC), for support of DisplayPort’s new 5.4Gbps (gigabits-per-second) HBR2 (High Bit Rate 2) data link rate. These same AMD Radeon HD 6000 graphics products also include additional features from the DisplayPort 1.2 standard, such as multi-stream transport (MST) and Full High Definition (HD) 3D stereoscopic display support.

“Achieving DisplayPort 1.2 Source device certification is an important milestone for us,” said David Cummings, director, Graphics Technical Marketing, AMD. “With DisplayPort, we are able to go beyond offering enthusiast gamers faster performance and advanced image quality features. Depending on the GPU model, we can now offer dozens of multi-monitor configuration options up to and including six simultaneous displays, flexibility in display selection, and new DisplayPort audio features, creating an ultra-immersive visual environment for the ultimate gaming experience.”

By doubling the maximum data transfer rate to 21.6Gbps, the HBR2 link rate offered by VESA’s DisplayPort Version 1.2 standard significantly enhances display and audio performance. This includes increased display resolution, color depths and refresh rates, improved support for Full HD 3D stereoscopic displays, and with MST, better support for multiple monitors connected to a single DisplayPort receptacle. These features make DisplayPort the best choice for high performance PC gaming, prompting increased demand for DisplayPort 1.2 certified products.

“As we continue to expand the capabilities of the DisplayPort standard and add benefits for the end user, we are simultaneously increasing the value of device certification for our members,” said Bill Lempesis, executive director of VESA. “We look forward to the support and promotion of more certified devices while encouraging others to participate in the compliance program.”

DisplayPort 1.2 certification testing is available through VESA’s seven certified third-party test houses in Asia and the United States, including Allion Test Labs in Beaverton, Ore., Shenzhen, China, and Taipei, Taiwan; Cable Assemblies and Connector Labs ETC in Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan; CESI Technology Company Ltd. in Beijing; Granite River Labs; and Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) in Korea. Once submitted for certification testing, sink and source devices must pass a series of tests to prove compliance with the DisplayPort Version 1.2 standard as outlined in several test documents that include VESA’s PHY Layer Compliance Test Specification (CTS), Link Layer CTS, and EDID CTS.

“Being part of the first DisplayPort 1.2 Source device certification is a significant milestone for us,” said Mike Engbretson, chief technology engineer of Granite River Labs. “We’re thrilled to be at the epicenter of increasing momentum for DisplayPort 1.2 certification in Silicon Valley. By providing a full suite of DisplayPort product testing, we’re aiding in the adoption of DisplayPort worldwide. We will continue to contribute to the compliance testing program for DisplayPort 1.2 as it gains more and more traction as an industry standard.”

For more information about DisplayPort, or the standard, please visit http://www.displayport.org. For more information about VESA, please visit http://www.vesa.org/ or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VESADisplayPort.

About AMD

AMD (NYSE: AMD) is a semiconductor design innovator leading the next era of vivid digital experiences with its groundbreaking AMD Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that power a wide range of computing devices. AMD’s server computing products are focused on driving industry-leading cloud computing and virtualization environments. AMD’s superior graphics technologies are found in a variety of solutions ranging from game consoles, PCs to supercomputers. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.

About Granite River Labs

Granite River Labs (GRL) provides a range of Engineering Services to help customers adopt High Speed Connectivity technologies from the IC to System level, including compliance testing, debugging, characterization, Signal/Power Integrity modeling & simulation, stress testing, benchmarking, and interoperability. An Authorized Test Center for DisplayPort, ThunderBolt, and SATA, GRL has deep expertise in a wide range of technologies including HDMI, MHL, PCIe Gen3, USB 3.0, DDR, and 10G Ethernet. GRL’s test facilities are conveniently located in Silicon Valley, Taiwan (Hsinchu & Taipei), and near Stuttgart, Germany.

Newark, Calif., September 21, 2011 – The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced that Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has been approved to offer compliance testing for the DisplayPort standard.

VESA has developed more than 50 display and display interface standards, and DisplayPort specifically is being rapidly adopted by leading personal computer, display, digital signage and supporting component manufacturers to deliver a premium visual experience. The technology provides IT, consumer electronics, and related technology manufacturers with a high-performance digital interface, enabling for advanced features to be delivered to business, consumers and A/V professionals.

“Ensuring that VESA and DisplayPort products are interoperable and work as advertised is critical for delivering value to our member companies, technology providers and consumers,” said Craig Wiley, chairman of the VESA Board of Directors. “With DisplayPort adoption escalating at an increasingly rapid rate, we have put significant effort into building out our compliance testing network to satisfy demand. TTA seemed like a natural fit, as they have a long, reputable history of participating in the testing and certification of standards products.”

Since its founding in 1988, TTA has contributed to the advancement of the consumer electronics and related industries through its standardization efforts and testing and certification services. TTA is based in Korea and provides a wide range of testing services which now includes DisplayPort, making it a key player in the dissemination of interoperable products.

“It’s our great honor to be approved as a DisplayPort Authorized Test Center,” said Dr. Dongho Kim, a team leader of the TTA broadcasting testing & certification department. “We will strive to provide guidance and the DisplayPort compliance testing that ensures our customers meet VESA’s requirements and achieve certification. TTA will continue to promote DisplayPort adoption in consumer electronics and ICT in Korea.”

For more information about DisplayPort, or the standard, please visit http://www.displayport.org. Or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VESADisplayPort.

About Telecommunications Technology Association

Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) is a non-governmental ICT standardization organization that establishes standards for ICT technologies and provides one-stop service for all ICT products. Since its foundation in 1988, TTA has been contributing to the advancement in related industries through standardization and testing & certification services in the field of information and communication technology. For more information about TTA, visit www.tta.or.kr.

Newark, Calif., September 21, 2011 – The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced that Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has been approved to offer compliance testing for the DisplayPort standard.

VESA has developed more than 50 display and display interface standards, and DisplayPort specifically is being rapidly adopted by leading personal computer, display, digital signage and supporting component manufacturers to deliver a premium visual experience. The technology provides IT, consumer electronics, and related technology manufacturers with a high-performance digital interface, enabling for advanced features to be delivered to business, consumers and A/V professionals.

“Ensuring that VESA and DisplayPort products are interoperable and work as advertised is critical for delivering value to our member companies, technology providers and consumers,” said Craig Wiley, chairman of the VESA Board of Directors. “With DisplayPort adoption escalating at an increasingly rapid rate, we have put significant effort into building out our compliance testing network to satisfy demand. TTA seemed like a natural fit, as they have a long, reputable history of participating in the testing and certification of standards products.”

Since its founding in 1988, TTA has contributed to the advancement of the consumer electronics and related industries through its standardization efforts and testing and certification services. TTA is based in Korea and provides a wide range of testing services which now includes DisplayPort, making it a key player in the dissemination of interoperable products.

“It’s our great honor to be approved as a DisplayPort Authorized Test Center,” said Dr. Dongho Kim, a team leader of the TTA broadcasting testing & certification department. “We will strive to provide guidance and the DisplayPort compliance testing that ensures our customers meet VESA’s requirements and achieve certification. TTA will continue to promote DisplayPort adoption in consumer electronics and ICT in Korea.”

For more information about DisplayPort, or the standard, please visit http://www.displayport.org. Or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VESADisplayPort.

About Telecommunications Technology Association

Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) is a non-governmental ICT standardization organization that establishes standards for ICT technologies and provides one-stop service for all ICT products. Since its foundation in 1988, TTA has been contributing to the advancement in related industries through standardization and testing & certification services in the field of information and communication technology. For more information about TTA, visit www.tta.or.kr.