Title Page
Acknowledgement
TOC
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope and Motivation
1.2. Performance Scalability
1.2.1. Bandwidth Estimation
1.2.2. Conversion to Selective Refresh
1.3. Related Documents
1.3.1. VESA Display Data Channel (DDC) Specification
1.3.2. VESA Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) Specification
1.3.3. VESA Video Signal Standard (VSIS) Specification
1.3.4. VESA Monitor Timing Specifications (DMT)
1.3.5. VESA Generalized Timing Formula Specification (GTF)
1.3.6. VESA Timing Definition for LCD Monitors Specification
1.3.7. Compatibility with Other T.M.D.S. Based Implementations.
2. Architectural Requirements
2.1. T.M.D.S. Overview
2.2. Plug and Play Specification
2.2.1. Overview
2.2.2. T.M.D.S. Link Usage Model
2.2.3. High Color Depth Support
2.2.4. Low Pixel Format Support
2.2.5. EDID
2.2.6. DDC
2.2.7. Gamma
2.2.8. Scaling
2.2.9. Hot Plugging
2.2.10. HSync, VSync and Data Enable Required
2.2.11. Data Formats
2.2.12. Interoperability with Other T.M.D.S. Based Specifications
2.3. Bandwidth
2.3.1. Minimum Frequency Supported
2.3.2. Alternate Media
2.4. Digital Monitor Power Management
2.4.1. Link Inactivity Definition
2.4.2. System Power Management Requirements
2.4.3. Monitor Power Management Requirements
2.5. Analog
2.5.1. Analog Signal Quality
2.5.2. HSync and VSync Required
2.5.3. Analog Timings
2.5.4. Analog Power Management
2.6. Signal List
3. T.M.D.S. Protocol Specification
3.1 Overview
3.1.1 Link Architecture
3.1.2 Clocking
3.1.3 Synchronization
3.1.4 Encoding
3.1.5 Dual-Link Architecture
3.2 Encoder Specification
3.2.1 Channel Mapping
3.2.2 Encode Algorithm
3.2.3 Serialization
3.3 Decoder Specification
3.3.1 Clock Recovery
3.3.2 Data Synchronization
3.3.3 Decode Algorithm
3.3.4 Channel Mapping
3.3.5 Error Handling
3.4 Link Timing Requirements
4. T.M.D.S. Electrical Specification
4.1. Overview
4.2. System Ratings and Operating Conditions
4.3. Transmitter Electrical Specifications
4.4. Receiver Electrical Specifications
4.5. Cable Assembly Specifications
4.6. Jitter Specifications
4.7. Electrical Measurement Procedures
4.7.1. Test Patterns
4.7.2. Normalized Amplitudes
4.7.3. Clock Recovery
4.7.4. Transmitter Rise/Fall Time
4.7.5. Transmitter Skew Measurement
4.7.6. Transmitter Eye
4.7.7. Jitter Measurement
4.7.8. Receiver Eye
4.7.9. Receiver Skew Measurement
4.7.10. Differential TDR Measurement Procedure
5. Physical Interconnect Specification
5.1. Overview
5.2. Mechanical Characteristics
5.2.1. Signal Pin Assignments
5.2.2. Contact Sequence
5.2.3. Digital-Only Receptacle Connectors
5.2.4. Combined Analog and Digital Receptacle Connectors
5.2.5. Digital Plug Connectors
5.2.6. Analog Plug Connectors
5.2.7. Recommended Panel Cutout
5.2.8. Mechanical Performance
5.3. Electrical Characteristics
5.3.1. Connector Electrical Performance
5.3.2. Cable Electrical Performance
5.4. Environmental Characteristics
5.5. Test Sequences
5.5.1. Group 1: Mated Environmental
5.5.2. Group II: Mated Mechanical
5.5.3. Group III: Mechanical Mate/Unmate Forces
5.5.4. Group IV: Insulator Integrity
5.5.5. Group V: Cable Flexing
5.5.6. Group VI: Electrostatic Discharge
Appendix A. Glossary of Terms
Appendix B. Contact Geometry
Appendix C. Digital Monitor Power States