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What is DisplayPort (DP)?

DisplayPort (DP): Here, we are going to learn about the DisplayPort (DP), its versions, Standard DisplayPort Connector Pin Allocation, etc.
Submitted by Anushree Goswami, on January 30, 2021

DP: DisplayPort

"DisplayPort" is abbreviated as "DP". It is a digital display interface, which is commonly used to link a video source to a display feature-based device, comprises, LED T.V, a computer monitor, projector, etc. In addition, it is capable of transmitting audio, USB, and other additional types of data.

It is designed and created by a conglomerate of personal computers and chip manufacturers and conformed to a standard through standardization by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA).

DisplayPort Versions

• On 3^rd May 2006, the first version of DisplayPort, 1.0, was officially permitted and launched by VESA.
• On 2^ndApril 2007, Version 1.1 was officially approved and launched.
• On 11^th January 2008, Version 1.1a was officially approved and launched.
• On 7^th January 2010, Version 1.2 of DisplayPort was launched.
• In January 2013, Version 1.2a of DisplayPort was launched.
• On 15^th September 2014, Version 1.3 of DisplayPort was officially permitted and launched.
• On 1^st March 2016, Version 1.4 of DisplayPort was launched.
• In the month of April 2018, Version 1.4a of DisplayPort was launched.
• As of March 2016, Version 2.0 of DisplayPort standard became the first most significant update, which was officially launched on 26^th June 2019, by VESA.

Standard DisplayPort Connector Pin Allocation

The pin allocation of standard DisplayPort connector is given in the following points:

• 12 pins allocated in support of the main link:
  
  1. The main link comprises four shielded twisted pairs.
  2. Each pair in the shielded twisted pairs has need of 3 pins. (pins 1–12)
• 3 pins allocated in support of the auxiliary channel (pins 15–17).
• 1 pin allocated in support of the hot-plug detection pin (pin 18).
• 2 pins allocated in support of the power 3.3 V and return line (pins 19 and 20).
• 2 extra pins allocated as ground pins (pins 13 and 14).

Reference: DisplayPort

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