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VESA Embedded DisplayPort Standard
Version 1.3
13 January 2011
Purpose
This standard defines requirements and options of a standardized display panel interface for embedded display
applications. It is based on the VESA DisplayPort Standard Version 1.2 and includes implementation options
recommended for consideration by the system integrator.
Summary
DisplayPort 1.2 is a scalable and extendable video data interface developed for use in both embedded (internal)
and external (box-to-box) applications. While DisplayPort™ does reference embedded applications; it is primarily
oriented toward external applications with emphasis on interoperability between system vendors and interconnect
cables. This standard defines a feature set of an embedded version of DisplayPort for applications including, but
not limited to, notebook PCs and all-in-one PCs.
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Table of Contents
Purpose .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Summary ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................ 8
Revision History .................................................................................................................................... 9
1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 11
1.1
Background .............................................................................................................................. 11
1.2
Acronyms ................................................................................................................................. 12
1.3
Glossary ................................................................................................................................... 13
1.4
References ................................................................................................................................ 15
2
eDP System Architecture ............................................................................................................... 16
2.1
eDP System Application .......................................................................................................... 16
2.2
eDP Support by Source and Sink Components ....................................................................... 16
3
Embedded DisplayPort Implementation ........................................................................................ 17
3.1
Background .............................................................................................................................. 17
3.2
eDP Feature Requirements and Recommendations ................................................................. 17
3.3
Number of Main Link Lanes vs. Video Mode Support (Informative) .................................... 19
3.4
eDP AUX Link Services .......................................................................................................... 21
3.5
PSR Secondary Data Packet Support ...................................................................................... 37
3.6
Support for Display Authentication and Content Protection ................................................... 39
3.7
Panel Input Power (LCDVCC) ................................................................................................ 46
3.8
Main Stream Attribute Data ..................................................................................................... 46
3.9
Display Backlight Control Using DPCD Registers ................................................................. 47
3.10
LCD Panel Self-Test (Informative) ......................................................................................... 52
4
Panel Self Refresh (PSR) ............................................................................................................... 54
4.1
Architecture Overview ............................................................................................................. 54
4.1.1
Source Responsibilities ................................................................................................................. 55
4.1.2
Sink Responsibilities ..................................................................................................................... 55
4.2
Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 56
4.3
PSR Entry/Exit Protocols ........................................................................................................ 57
4.3.1
PSR States ..................................................................................................................................... 57
4.3.2
PSR Entry ...................................................................................................................................... 60
4.3.3
PSR Exit ........................................................................................................................................ 62
4.3.4
PSR Entry Abort ........................................................................................................................... 65
4.3.5
Single Frame Updates .................................................................................................................. 66
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4.3.6
Burst Single Frame Updates ......................................................................................................... 67
4.4
Error Management/Recovery ................................................................................................... 67
4.4.1
CRC Verification Performed in Source ........................................................................................ 68
4.4.2
CRC Verification Performed in Sink ............................................................................................ 69
5
Power Sequencing ......................................................................................................................... 71
6
eDP Connector Pin Assignments ................................................................................................... 74
7
Labeling for the eDP Interface ...................................................................................................... 78
8
Appendix A: Main Contribution History ....................................................................................... 79
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Tables
Table 1: Main Contributors to Version 1.3 ....................................................................................................... 8
Table 1-1: Reference Documents ..................................................................................................................... 15
Table 3-1: eDP Features and Recommended Configurations ........................................................................... 17
Table 3-2: Bit Rate Capacity for Possible eDP Main Link Configurations (Informative) ............................... 19
Table 3-3: Supported Video Mode Examples for Common eDP Configurations (Informative) ..................... 20
Table 3-4: Assignment of DPCD Register 0000Dh Bit 3 within eDP v1.2 ..................................................... 21
Table 3-5: Display Control DPCD Registers Listed as Reserved within DisplayPort v1.2 ............................. 23
Table 3-6: DPCD – Sink PSR Capability Field ................................................................................................ 32
Table 3-7: DPCD – Sink PSR Configuration Field .......................................................................................... 33
Table 3-8: DPCD – Sink PSR Status Field ....................................................................................................... 34
Table 3-9: Video Stream Configuration Packet ................................................................................................ 38
Table 3-10: Video Stream Configuration Packet Header ................................................................................. 38
Table 3-11: Video Stream Configuration Packet DB1 ..................................................................................... 39
Table 3-12: Video Stream Configuration Packet DB2-3 .................................................................................. 39
Table 3-13: Video Stream Configuration Packet DB4-5 .................................................................................. 39
Table 3-14: Video Stream Configuration Packet DB6-7 .................................................................................. 39
Table 3-15: Optional eDP Display Authentication and Content Protection Methods ...................................... 40
Table 3-16: Expanded Description of Figure 3-6 ............................................................................................. 46
Table 3-17: Set of MSA Timing Parameters That May Be Ignored ................................................................. 46
Table 3-18: DPCD Register Bits That Determines Use of Parameters in Table 3-17 ...................................... 47
Table 3-19: Summary of Backlight Control Modes Using DPCD Registers in Table 3-5 ................................ 50
Table 3-20: LCD Self-Test Color Square Definition ....................................................................................... 53
Table 4-1: Sink Action for Single Frame Update .............................................................................................. 66
Table 5-1: eDP Panel Power Sequence Timing Parameters ............................................................................. 72
Table 6-1: 20-Pin eDP Pin Assignment for CCFL Backlight (1 or 2 Lane eDP) ............................................. 74
Table 6-2: 30-Pin eDP Pin Assignment for LED Backlight w/o LED Driver on PCB (1 or 2 Lane eDP) ...... 75
Table 6-3: 30-Pin eDP Pin Assignment for LED Backlight with LED Driver on PCB (1 or 2 Lane eDP) ..... 76
Table 6-4: 40-Pin eDP Pin Assignment for LED Backlight with LED Driver on PCB (up to 4 Lane eDP) ... 77
Table 8-1: Main Contributors to Version 1 ...................................................................................................... 79
Table 8-2: Main Contributors to Version 1.1a .................................................................................................. 80
Table 8-3: Main Contributors to Version 1.2 ................................................................................................... 81
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Figures
Figure 2-1: Typical System Implementation of eDP ........................................................................................ 16
Figure 3-1: Recommended eDP AUX Channel Topology ............................................................................... 18
Figure 3-2: Example of a Single eDP Panel Supporting Multiple Source Display Authentication Methods .. 41
Figure 3-3: eDP Panel Factory Production Process Operational Example ....................................................... 42
Figure 3-4: eDP Panel Embedded in Notebook PC Operational Example ....................................................... 43
Figure 3-5: eDP Panel Field Service Process Operational Example ................................................................ 44
Figure 3-6: Method 3a or 3b Identification and Control During Link Training Process ................................. 45
Figure 3-7: Control of Backlight via Timing Controller .................................................................................. 48
Figure 3-8: Control of Backlight via eDP Connector Interface ........................................................................ 49
Figure 3-9: TCON Circuit Blocks the Determine Panel Backlight Frequency ................................................ 51
Figure 3-10: LCD Panel Self-Test Patterns ...................................................................................................... 53
Figure 4-1: Panel Self Refresh System-level Diagram ...................................................................................... 54
Figure 4-3: PSR Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 4-4: Source PSR States ........................................................................................................................... 58
Figure 4-5: Sink PSR States .............................................................................................................................. 59
Figure 4-6: PSR Entry for Source TX Off Case ................................................................................................ 60
Figure 4-7: PSR Entry when Source can’t Send PSR Active SDP before Setup Time ..................................... 61
Figure 4-8: PSR Exit Link Management With No Link Training ..................................................................... 63
Figure 4-9: PSR Exit Link Management ........................................................................................................... 64
Figure 4-10: PSR Entry Abort for Source TX Off Case .................................................................................... 65
Figure 4-11: Single Frame Update Timing Shown with Optional SDP for PSR Exit ....................................... 67
Figure 4-12: Burst Single Frame Update SDP Timing ...................................................................................... 67
Figure 4-13: CRC SDP Timing with Frame Capture Indication = 0 and for Single Frame Update ................. 70
Figure 4-14: CRC SDP Timing with Frame Capture Indication = 1 ................................................................. 70
Figure 5-1: eDP Interface Power Up/Down Sequence, Normal System Operation ......................................... 71
Figure 5-2: eDP Interface Power Up/Down Sequence, AUX Channel Transaction Only ............................... 71
Figure 7-1: Example of VESA DisplayPort Panel Showing Warning Label Affixed Near Connector ........... 78
Figure 7-2: Example of a DisplayPort Panel Warning Label ........................................................................... 78
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Preface
Intellectual Property
Copyright © 2008-2011 Video Electronics Standards Association. All rights reserved.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this standard, the Video Electronics Standards
Association and its contributors assume no responsibility for errors or omissions, and make no warranties,
expressed or implied, of functionality or suitability for any purpose.
Trademarks
All trademarks used within this document are the property of their respective owners. CVT, DP, DisplayPort,
DisplayID, DDC, E-EDID, eDP, Embedded DisplayPort, MCCS and VESA are registered trademarks of the Video
Electronics Standards Association.
I2C is a trademark of Philips.
Patents
VESA draws attention to the fact that it is claimed that compliance with this specification may involve the use of a
patent or other intellectual property right (collectively, “IPR”) concerning eDP. VESA takes no position
concerning the evidence, validity, and scope of this IPR.
The following holders of this IPR have assured VESA that they are willing to license the IPR on RAND terms.
The statement of the holder of this IPR is registered with VESA.
Holder Name
Contact Information
Claims Cited
Analogix Semiconductor
3211 Scott Blvd., Suite 100
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Dell Inc.
One Dell Way
Round Rock, TX 78682
Intel Corporation
2200 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Parade Technologies, Ltd.
c/o Parade Technologies, Inc.
2890 Zanker Rd, Suite 120
San Jose, CA 951134
Jae-ik Lee
(jlee@analogixsemi.com)
Bruce Montag
(bruce_montag@dell.com)
Max Vasquez
(max.vasquez@intel.com)
Craig Wiley
(craig.wiley@paradetech.com)
U.S. Patent Applications:
12/890,217
12/286,192
U.S. Patent Applications:
11/467,528
11/675,510
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this VESA Specification may be the subject of
IPR other than those identified above. VESA shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such IPR, and
has made no inquiry into the possible existence of any such IPR.
THIS SPECIFICATION IS BEING OFFERED WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, AND IN
PARTICULAR, ANY WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. ANY
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SPECIFICATION SHALL BE MADE ENTIRELY AT THE IMPLEMENTER’S
OWN RISK, AND NEITHER VESA, NOR ANY OF ITS MEMBERS OR SUBMITTERS, SHALL HAVE ANY
LIABILITY WHATSOEVER TO ANY IMPLEMENTER OR THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE WHATSOEVER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
THIS SPECIFICATION.
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Support for this Standard
Clarifications and application notes to support this standard may be written. To obtain the latest standard and any
support documentation, contact VESA.
If you have a product, which incorporates eDP, ask the company that manufactured your product for assistance. If
you are a manufacturer, VESA can assist you with any clarification you may require. Submit all comments or
reported errors in writing to VESA using one of the following methods.
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Acknowledgements
This document would not have been possible without the efforts of the VESA Notebook Task Group. In particular,
the following individuals and their companies contributed significant time and knowledge to this standard
document.
Name
Quinn Carter
David Glen
Syed Hussain
Andjelija Masnikosa
Jonken Fan
George Kyriazis
Bob Ridenour
Ruchi Wadhawan
Colin Whitby-Strevens
Jeff Chen
Yoshinobu Banba
Ping-Jui Wu
Nausheen Ansari
Satya Avadhanam
George Hayek
Jamie Johnston
Srikanth Kambhatla
Seh Kwa
Max Vasquez
Todd Witter
Greg Young
Mark Saubert
Joel Silverman
Howard Locker
Allen Kim
Julie Ro
David Stears
Philip Ku
Steven Wong
Ding Lu
Craig Wiley
Kevin Yuan
Richard Kuan
Brian Berkeley
Jeong Hoon Kim
Ram Ganapathi
Alan Kobayashi
Doron Lapidot
Jim Leidy
Table 1: Main Contributors to Version 1.3
Company
Contribution
AMD
AMD
AMD
AMD
AU Optronics
Apple
Apple
Apple
Apple
Chimei Innolux
EIZO NANAO
Integrated Device Technology
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
I-PEX
JAE
Kawasaki Microelectronics
Lenovo
LG Display
LG Display
NVIDIA
Octekconn
Octekconn
Parade Technologies
Parade Technologies
Parade Technologies
Realtek Semiconductor
Samsung
Samsung
S3Graphics
STMicroelectronics
Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics
Document Co-Editor
Document Co-Editor
Task Group Chair, Contributing Editor
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