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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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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