SoC Enables Rapid Deployment of DisplayPort 1.2 Interfaces

STMicroelectronics has launched a highly integrated SoC family with unique integration of comprehensive video and audio inputs, advanced video quality and expanded functionality. The new SoCs have been designed for multi-function premium monitors, public displays, All-in-One PCs and high-performance notebooks.

The first three members of the new multi-media monitor SoC family, STDP9320, STDP9210 and STDP7320, combine a DisplayPort 1.2 receiver and transmitter and a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 1.4 receiver. In addition, the STDP9320 and STDP9210 sustain 120Hz 3D Full High-Definition (FHD), very high-resolution WQXGA* and WQHD* display panels, while the STDP7320 supports 60Hz FHD WUXGA* display panels. The new products include first-of-their-kind features, such as multi-stream, multi-monitor daisy chain support, patented active video window detection, simple end-user accessible firmware updating, and ST's industry-leading Faroudja imaging technology.

The DisplayPort 1.2 receiver/transmitter enables wider bandwidth data – up to 21.6Gbps – and multi-stream transmission through a single cable for 'daisy chain' and 'tile' display monitor applications. The HDMI 1.4 receiver supports all mandatory 3D input formats defined by the HDMI 1.4 specifications. Monitor firmware upgrading is made easy for consumers with the patented EZ-FUN (Easy Firmware Upgrade Network) feature, accessed via a simplified On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

The SoC family provides additional digital-video and audio connectivity, such as dual Digital Visual Interface (DVI), analog component, TTL and SPDIF/I2S inputs. Panel interface options are Quad Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) and Internal DisplayPort (iDP) or Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) formats.

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