DisplayLink DL-1x5 Series

High Performance USB Virtual Graphics

DisplayLink USB virtual graphics technology is the industry-leading solution for easy display and docking station connectivity to notebooks, netbooks, and desktop PCs. The DisplayLink DL-1x5 Series of chips allows manufacturers of USB 2.0-based peripherals, monitors, and projectors to quickly and economically build a variety of innovative display products.

Chips and Software Features

• Highly integrated ICs include DVI, VGA, TTL and LVDS (FPI) outputs
• Dual-core decode design (DL-165/DL-195)
• DisplayLink DL2 video decompression engine
• Ultra low-power consumption compatible with USB bus powered designs

Output / Display Compatibility

• HDMI output, with integrated audio, available with external HDMI transmitter
• High-speed USB 2.0-compliant input and multiple video outputs
• Multiple video outputs including DVI (TMDS), analog DSUB (VGA)
• LVDS output for direct connection to an LCD panel
• Supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1152 including full HD (1080p)
• 12/24-bit RGB output (TTL) via external chips for connectivity to external HDMI devices
• Support for full-screen DVD video playback

DisplayLink Compression - DL2

DisplayLink's intelligent image processing algorithms, coupled with the high performance (DDR) memory interface and the DisplayLink DL2 adaptive compression scheme ensure a highly interactive, low latency user experience that is nearly indistinguishable from a traditional monitor connection. This allows smooth window and cursor movement as well as support for full-screen video playback.

Packaging

• 19 mm x 19 mm
• 276-ball PBGA, lead free (RoHS compliant and industry "Green" conformance)
• 1 mm ball pitch

Reference Design

• DisplayLink Supplies a complete set of schematics and PCB layout information along with firmware and OS drivers to complete a bus powered or mains powered monitor design