Home automation, home, home entertainment systems, gaming consoles, Blu-ray and DVD players etc… means that we are definitely in the digital age. No longer is it possible to ignore this.
All of this equipment means that we need to move vast amounts of data securely between these devices while leaving in enough room for further expansion in the future. Not so long ago this meant having hideous amounts of cables trailing all over your home. This is not only hazardous from people tripping but can also cause all manner of problems with everyday tasks like cleaning or just moving things around.
DisplayPort Cable
In recent times this need has seen a large number of new faster and more secure ways of connecting all of these devices together. The common standard in recent times has been HDMI. While there is nothing wrong with this as it is more than capable of moving all the data you need securely and at good speeds, manufacturers haven’t liked the idea of the licensing fees which they are charged for using this proprietary technology. This is where DisplayPort technology comes in as it is free which means that manufacturers can use it without paying the licensing fees and are able to pass on these savings.
But is DisplayPort as good as HDMI?
Definitely yes! It can easily handle everything that HDMI leads can and due to the take up of its use by the manufacturers since 2008 and development by companies like Intel it is likely to be more common than HDMI in the near future.
So what exactly can it do?
Utilising a USB connection supporting 1 of 4 pairs of data including audio, video, and clock signals, the Display Port Cable boasts a maximum resolution of 1080p. Although the Displayport cable itself is compliant with other HD systems such as DVI and HDMI, the Displayport connector itself is not cross compatible.
Security measures implemented into the cable includes DPCP, or otherwise known as DisplayPort Content Protection. DPCP allows for users to optionally enable content protection that can help protect transmission data from being intercepted and sent to unauthorized users from a distance. The Displayport system is also being constantly upgraded, with its development backed up by Intel is releasing new versions to the market much like the way HDMI does so.
