VESA Announces DisplayPort 2.0 UHBR Certification Program, DP40 and DP80 UHBR Cables Introduced

[Peter_Brosdahl]

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VESA has announced the DisplayPort 2.0 UHBR certification program for the long-awaited next revision to the standard. The announcement comes with the introduction of two new cables as well. The DP40 and DP80 ultra-high bit rate (UHBR) cables will support up to 40 Gbps and 80 Gbps of data throughput, respectively, as defined per the DisplayPort 2.0 standard.



A single cable is capable of uncompressed data transmission for 8K 60 Hz HDR. Those looking for something faster could use a single 4K HDR display with refresh rates of up to 240 Hz. Dual 4K 120 Hz HDR displays are also supported, and all without the use of DSC. The new spec ensures that PC gaming enthusiasts will be able to look forward to new levels of...

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[Grimlakin]

As resolutions and frame rate increase this was needed to keep up. I appreciate the early adopters paying the premium for these cables to iron out the kinks.

 

[Brian_B]

I applaud the fact that they have clear labeling. I lament the fact that a revision standard needs to have two different cables, which just adds to confusion and risk that manufacturers will cheat the standard.