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What are the advantages of the DisplayPort interface?

DisplayPort is a high-definition digital display interface standard that connects computers and monitors, as well as computers and home theaters. displayPort version 1.1 supports a maximum transmission bandwidth of 10.8Gb/S. DisplayPort can support WQXGA+ (2560×1600), QXGA (2048×1536) DisplayPort can support resolutions such as WQXGA+ (2560×1600), QXGA (2048×1536) and 30/36bit (10/12bit per primary color) color depth, and 1920×1200 resolution color support up to 120/24Bit, which is high enough bandwidth and resolution to adapt to the development of display devices.

What are the advantages of DisplayPort interface

　　High Bandwidth
　　The current HDMI 1.3 interface is capable of supporting signals with a bandwidth of approximately 10.2Gbps, while the DisplayPort interface is capable of transmitting signals with a bandwidth of 10.8Gbps, which is a clear advantage. With the advantage of ultra-high bandwidth, DisplayPort can easily support ultra-high resolution displays such as 2560×1600.

　　Free to use
　　The latest DisplayPort interface is not like the HDMI interface, which requires a certain amount of annual membership fees, and does not have to be paid for each product containing the HDMI interface like the HDMI interface, which is truly completely royalty-free. Therefore, DisplayPort interface has gained the strong support of many internationally renowned manufacturers.

　　Integrated Peripherals
　　DisplayPort allows audio and video signals to be transmitted over a common cable, supporting a wide range of high-quality digital audio. But more advanced than HDMI, DisplayPort also enables more functionality on a single cable. In addition to the four primary transmission channels, DisplayPort offers a powerful secondary channel. With a transmission bandwidth of 1Mbps and a maximum latency of only 500μs, this auxiliary channel can be used directly as a transmission channel for low-bandwidth data such as voice and video, and additionally for latency-free game control. As you can see, DisplayPort allows for maximum integration and control of peripheral devices.

　　Highly scalable features
　　Although the DisplayPort 1.0 standard supports only one audio stream, DisplayPort is highly scalable, making it possible to transmit multiple video or audio streams simultaneously is not a difficult task. Picture-in-picture and split-screen display functions are a piece of cake for DisplayPort, and a single DisplayPort cable can support up to six 1080i or three 1080p video streams.

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