DisplayLink Debuts First USB 3.0 Graphics Adapter at IDF

DisplayLink will be demonstrating Winstars SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter at this years IDF, Sept. 13-15.


Ready for the next generation of Intel® CPUs and USB 3.0-ready systems, Winstars USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter incorporates the capabilities of DisplayLink’s DL-3500 chip for high-performance SuperSpeed USB virtual graphics.


“Winstars is set to deliver a very well-timed connectivity solution that builds on the inherent performance benefits of SuperSpeed USB 3.0,” said Dennis Crespo, DisplayLink executive vice president of marketing and business development. “DisplayLink adds on the ability to stream high resolution video and enriched audio over the common connection and with the Winstars USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter, consumers will be able to enjoy a quality PC to HDTV entertainment experience.”

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DisplayLink and Targus Partner to Bring SuperSpeed USB Virtual Graphics Peripherals to Market

DisplayLink announced today a technology partnership with Targus that will bring to market some of the world's first SuperSpeed USB-based wired and wireless connectivity and display peripherals.

With this partnership, Targus announced its plan to leverage the highly-integrated feature set provided by the DL-3900 chip and software platform.

―More HD monitors, faster video performance, multi-channel audio and Ethernet connectivity are only a sampling of the great features the DisplayLink 3900 provides,‖ said Carolyn Perrier, vice president of product management, accessories at Targus. ―Adding these robust technologies to our popular line-up of USB 2.0 and now USB 3.0 virtual graphics peripherals will only increase their productivity and entertainment value.‖

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DisplayLink Announces OEM Availability of the World’s First Single Chip SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to Dual 1080p Display Controller

The award winning SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) DL-3000 series of display controller chips with virtual technology is available now to OEMs, but consumers and business alike won't have to wait too much longer. Devices are expected to reach the market in Q3, 2011.

Incorporating USB 2.0, 3.0, HDMI, DVI, VGA DAC, and Gigabit Ethernet, the DisplayLink DL-3000 delivers true USB plug and play connectivity, allowing the seamless sharing of media content between notebooks and other HD devices that is rich in performance and resolution.

"This is an exciting time for our OEM partners and for the consumers that will benefit from a new host of next-generation of entertainment and business PC devices," said Dennis Crespo, executive vice president of marketing and business development at DisplayLink. "The DisplayLink DL-3000 series further strengthens our leadership position in the USB graphics market as we continue to produce innovative, high-quality products that customers have come to rely upon.

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Interactive Networked Graphics - The Missing Link

This week at the Intel Developer Forum, DisplayLink is garnering a great deal of buzz about its next generation chip platform designed to take full advantage of the bi-directional, interactive nature of SuperSpeed USB 3.0, taking a major step towards any device to any display connectivity.



Features of the platform include:

• Single IC support for up to two full HD displays
• High performance HD video, 3D gaming, and beyond HD graphics
• HDCP 2.0 for protected content playback
• Integrated multi-channel audio
• Networking for docking stations and zero clients
• Support for leading display standards – DisplayPort, VGA DAC, DVI, HDMI
• Backwards compatibility with 3+ million DisplayLink USB 2.0 graphics devices
• USB bus power capabilities for both USB 2.0 and 3.0
• Proven Windows driver support (XP, Vista, Windows 7, MultiPoint Server 2010, and Server 2003/2008)

With such robust capabilities a new host of products will be enabled that create an interactive connection between device and display. These include:

• USB or Ethernet bus powered monitors
• Universal USB docking stations with graphics, networking, and audio
• Affordable Ethernet and USB zero clients for shared resource computing
• USB to HDMI adapters for PC to TV connectivity
• USB to DVI, VGA or DisplayPort adapters for multi-display notebooks
• Mobile device to display
• Dual-Headed USB bus powered graphics adapters

"The prevalence of USB ports and the increased power of USB 3.0 make it well-suited as a display and docking station connector for both consumer and business markets, especially in today’s mobile environment. Ideally, standard network interfaces should be easy to incorporate into devices and able to handle multiple interactive tasks such as audio, graphics and video across a variety of displays.

Rhoda Alexander, Director Monitor Research, iSuppli

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