VESA Updates DisplayPort Alt Mode, Bringing DisplayPort 2.0 Performance to USB4 and New USB Type-C Devices

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Those of you who rely on USB-C ports for display output will be pleased to know that VESA has updated its DisplayPort Alt Mode to meet the specifications of DisplayPort 2.0. This means that future devices will be capable of transmitting up to 80 Gbps of video data over USB Type-C, enabling resolutions beyond 8K, as well as higher refresh rates and high dynamic range (HDR) support at higher resolutions.



“Featuring the highly efficient 128b/132b channel coding shared with USB4, DisplayPort 2.0 delivers a maximum payload of 77.37 Gbps across four lanes (up to 19.34 Gbps per lane)—supporting ultra-high display performance configurations such as an 8K (7680×4320) display with 60 Hz refresh rate with...

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