VESA Publishes Update to Adaptive-Sync Display Compliance Test Specification

May 19, 2023

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced that it has published the first major update to its Adaptive-Sync Display Compliance Test Specification (Adaptive-Sync Display CTS), which is the first publicly open standard for front-of-screen performance of variable refresh rate displays. The updated specification, Adaptive-Sync Display version 1.1, features more comprehensive and robust testing, including […]

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VESA Releases DisplayPort 2.1 Specification, Backward Compatible With Previous DisplayPort Version

October 18, 2022

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced that it has released DisplayPort 2.1, the latest version of the DisplayPort specification, which is backward compatible with and supersedes the previous version of DisplayPort (DisplayPort 2.0). VESA has been working closely with member companies to ensure that products supporting DisplayPort 2.0 would actually meet the newer, more […]

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VESA Announces ClearMR Compliance Test Specification

August 22, 2022

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today introduced the ClearMR Compliance Test Specification (ClearMR), an industry standard and logo program that provides a new quality metric for grading motion blur in digital displays. ClearMR is applicable to both LCD and emissive display products, including display panels, TVs, monitors and computers with embedded displays, such as […]

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First Devices Supporting DisplayPort UHBR Certified By DisplayPort UHBR Certification Program

May 9, 2022

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has announced that the first video source and display devices supporting DisplayPort UHBR (Ultra-high Bit Rate) – the higher data link rates supported by the DisplayPort standard version 2.0 – have completed certification through the DisplayPort UHBR Certification Program. To achieve this important milestone, UHBR chipset reference source and […]

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VESA Introduces Open Standard for Front-of-Screen Performance of Variable Refresh Rate Displays

May 3, 2022

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced the first publicly open standard for front-of-screen performance of variable refresh rate displays. The VESA Adaptive-Sync Display Compliance Test Specification (Adaptive-Sync Display CTS) provides for a comprehensive and rigorous set of more than 50 test criteria, an automated testing methodology and performance mandates for PC monitors and laptops […]

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VESA Announces Its Library of HDR Images, Videos Are Now Free for Public Use

December 1, 2021

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced today that it has made one of the largest sources of high-resolution, high dynamic range (HDR) image and video content available for unrestricted public use. More than 28,000 files (500-plus Gigabytes) of uncompressed HDR image and video content are now free to download from the VESA website. The […]

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VESA Sponsors Development of New Test Tool for HDR Displays

November 9, 2020

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced that it has sponsored the development of a test tool for high dynamic range (HDR) display applications that evaluates the visually lossless performance of video compression codecs. The test tool serves as an extension to the Psychophysics Toolbox (PTB), a free software platform widely used in vision and neuroscience […]

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VESA Releases DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0 Standard

April 29, 2020

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced that it has released version 2.0 of the DisplayPort Alternate Mode (“Alt Mode”) standard. DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0 provides seamless interoperability with the new USB4 specification published by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), and fully enables all of the features in the latest version of the DisplayPort […]

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The Truth About the New TechLogix “Gaming Market” Fiber Optic Cables

July 3, 2019

TechLogix Networx has launched HDMI and DisplayPort video cables that they claim are specifically designed for electronic gaming and esports competition. Huh? The press announcement said, “Unlike traditional video cables which are limited in length and video-processing speed, TechLogix cables leverage a fiber optic core that supports true, real-time 8K and 4K120 video with bandwidths […]

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VESA Details New DisplayPort 2.0 Spec – Aimed at 8K Video and Beyond

July 3, 2019

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced last week that it has released version 2.0 of the DisplayPort (DP) audio/video standard. DP 2.0 is the first major update to the DisplayPort standard since March 2016 and provides up to a 3x increase in data bandwidth performance compared to the previous version of DisplayPort (DP 1.4a), […]

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Did You Know VESA DisplayHDR Standards Exist for LCD and OLED Displays

May 9, 2019

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) says 60 display products across 13 display OEMs have been released to market that have achieved DisplayHDR certification, with more expected to be introduced in the coming months. First introduced in December 2017, DisplayHDR is the display industry’s first fully open standard specifying high dynamic range (HDR) quality for […]

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VESA Intros DisplayHDR True Black High Dynamic Range Standard for OLEDs and Emissive Displays

January 4, 2019

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has introduced its new DisplayHDR True Black high dynamic range (HDR) standard, a variant on VESA’s High-Performance Monitor and Display Compliance Test Specification (DisplayHDR). The new standard has been optimized for emissive display technologies, including organic light emitting diode (OLED) and future microLED displays. DisplayHDR True Black allows for […]

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B-Tech Debuts Pop-Out Mounts for Smaller Screens

October 3, 2018

B-Tech AV Mounts has launched two new flat-screen wall mounts specifically designed to allow recessed and video wall installs of small and medium sized displays. Featuring B-Tech’s pop-out technology, the BT8308 and BT8309 mounts cater for screens up to 42-inches and 25 kilograms, with VESA fittings from 75×75 up to 200×200. The first range of […]

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VESA Publishes Display Compression Standard for Mobile Applications

May 18, 2018

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today formally introduced the VESA Display Compression-M (VDC-M) standard, a new display interface compression standard designed for embedded mobile display applications, including smart phones and other hand-held devices. Developed in collaboration with the MIPI Alliance, VDC-M provides a higher level of compression ratio (up to 5:1) at the same visually lossless quality level as […]

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VESA Rolls Out DisplayHDR Test Tool for HDR Display Performance Verification Aimed at Professional Users

May 10, 2018

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today released a new DisplayHDR test tool that allows users to confirm the display parameters set forth in VESA’s High-Performance Monitor and Display Compliance Test Specification (DisplayHDR), including brightness, color and contrast performance of high dynamic range (HDR) laptop and desktop monitors. The new DisplayHDR Test tool has a command line interface that enables professional and lab-level users […]

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ErgoMounts Adds Floor-Standing Digital Signage Mount

April 12, 2018

ErgoMounts expanded their Infinity Video Wall Series with a new free standing floor base version. The Infinity TV Floor Stand can support both VESA and Non-VESA compliant screens with interfaces up to 600×400 millimeters and weighing up to 70 kilograms. Manufactured out of light-weight aluminium components, ErgoMounts claims this stand can be assembled in a matter of minutes. A heavy duty […]

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VESA Readies 8K Resolution Ecosystem With DP8K Certified DisplayPort Cables Certification

January 3, 2018

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced that DP8K Certified DisplayPort cables — native DisplayPort cables that are guaranteed to support DisplayPort High Bit Rate 3 (HBR3) — are now available in the marketplace. HBR3 is the highest bit rate (8.1 Gbps per lane) supported by DisplayPort standard version 1.4 and provides the speed required to drive 8K video […]

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VESA Defines New Standard to Help Speed PC Industry Adoption of HDR in Laptop and Desktop Monitors

December 11, 2017

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced it has defined the display industry’s first fully open standard specifying high dynamic range (HDR) quality, including luminance, color gamut, bit depth and rise time, through the release of a test specification. The new VESA High-Performance Monitor and Display Compliance Test Specification (DisplayHDR) initially addresses the needs of laptop displays and PC desktop monitors […]

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VESA Forms Special Interest Group Focused on Emergent Virtual and Augmented Reality Markets

May 10, 2017

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced it has formed a Special Interest Group (SIG) that addresses standardization for the fast-growing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) markets. Well known for developing the ubiquitous DisplayPort and Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) standards, VESA also previously defined the long-standing Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) standard–which works with VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort and […]

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Shuttle Computer Group Debuts DS77U Digital Signage Player

March 29, 2017

Shuttle Computer Group is debuting the DS77U series of digital signage players here at DSE in Las Vegas. The DS77U series, designed for supporting both 12-volts and 19-volts inputs, is an industry-grade platform for use in commercial applications that require long-term operations like in automotive, digital signage, kiosks and more. The one-pound Shuttle DS77U/U3/U5/U7 product series is based on Intel’s latest Kaby Lake […]

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VESA Highlights Growing DisplayPort Alt Mode Adoption and Latest DisplayPort Developments

February 15, 2017

If you want to understand the future of digital-video routing, follow the USB-C connector — it’s being adopted by everyone from computer companies to tablet companies (even Apple). So, no more VGA and, potentially for high-end applications, no more HDMI. The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced that, thanks to escalating adoption by OEMs and chipmakers, the […]

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VESA Launches Full Compliance Test Spec for USB Type-C Devices Using DisplayPort Alt Mode

December 13, 2016

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced the completion of its compliance test specification (CTS) for products incorporating the USB Type-C connector and the DisplayPort Alternate Mode (“Alt Mode”) standard. The new CTS documents allow VESA members to have their products compliance tested through VESA’s Authorized Test Centers (ATCs) worldwide, or by completing self-testing […]

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VESA Develops Early Certification Program for USB Type-C Devices Using DisplayPort Alt Mode

June 17, 2016

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has announced the official launch of its early certification test program for products incorporating the new USB Type-C connector and the DisplayPort Alternate Mode (“Alt Mode”) standard. Using the DisplayPort Alt Mode standard, a USB Type-C connector and cable can deliver full DisplayPort audio/video performance (driving monitor resolutions of […]

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VESA Publishes DisplayPort Standard Version 1.4, Now USB Type-C and Thunderbolt Compatible

March 2, 2016

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced it has published version 1.4 of the DisplayPort (DP) audio/video standard. The first major update to DisplayPort since version 1.3 was released in September 2014, DP 1.4 is also the first DP standard to take advantage of VESA’s Display Stream Compression (DSC) technology. DSC version 1.2 transport […]

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VESA Updates Display Stream Compression Standard

January 27, 2016

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) today announced it has released version 1.2 of the Display Stream Compression (DSC) Standard. An extension to the feature set offered in version 1.1, DSC v1.2 was developed to support a wider range of display applications — in particular, externally connected displays such as PC monitors and televisions. A […]

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Future Automation Intros USM With Universal VESA Compatibility

January 6, 2016

The USM (Universal Speaker Mount) is a brand new concept that can be used with any VESA compatible mount. This means the same speaker mount can be used across the Future Automation range of products, from wall mounts to TV lifts. Perfect for mounting a sound bar above or below the screen, the USM complements any […]

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Shuttle Offers Value Priced XPC Nano Small Form Factor Computer with Windows Bing 8.1 Pre-Installed

November 12, 2015

Shuttle Computer announced its XPC Nano line of barebone computers, including the NC01UBING, a fully configured system with Windows Bing 8.1 pre-installed, designed specifically for commercial applications like digital signage. The new line of Nano SFF computers boast low price points and an elegant palm-sized, 0.5 liter, stylish design in black with gold trim. Available […]

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Multibrackets Adds Motorized Swing Arm Mount

July 27, 2015

The M Motorized Swing Mount allows you to use your TV’s remote control buttons to move the mount, even allowing for the mount to move the TV up to 90 degrees left or right. Giving the same TV multiple viewing angles in the room. Just push your pre-programmed memory button (whichever button you choose to […]

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AVF Introduces Wheeled Monitor and SMART kapp Stand

February 24, 2015

Audio Visual Furniture’s (AVF) SYZ42 is a uniquely designed mobile stand that can handles both a flat-screen from 40″-60”, but it’s also the first mobile stand (it integrates rear-mounted ball-bearing wheels) that accommodates the SMART kapp system as well. Designed to be tilt-rolled — meaning, when it’s free-standing, it doesn’t move as the wheels are […]

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Decorative Truss?

January 30, 2015

Cosmic Truss has launched a brand new display monitor and TV mounting bracket that is compatible with their F34 and F44 truss systems — but it, well, looks nice. Constructed from steel, measuring 16 inches wide, and just 3/16 inch thick Cosmic Truss says this new bracket is both lightweight and strong. It ships complete […]

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DENON Intros Four New Loudspeakers Aimed at Meeting Room Installs

January 26, 2015

Following the introduction of the company’s compact DN-304SAM audio monitors, Denon Professional, introduced four loudspeakers for conference rooms and meeting spaces. The announcement includes the bi-amplified two-way DN-306SA and DN-308SA, and tri-amplified three-way DN-506SA and DN-508SA. Designed for presentations, collaborative discussions and critical multimedia playback, the Denon Professional DN-306SA and DN-308SA offer the following specs: […]

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VESA’s New DisplayPort 1.3 Standard Pushes Bandwidth to 32.4 Gbits/sec

September 16, 2014

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced the release of the DisplayPort 1.3 audio / video (A/V) standard. An update to the widely used DisplayPort 1.2a standard, this latest version increases the maximum link bandwidth to 32.4 Gbps, with each of four lanes running at a link rate of 8.1 Gbps/lane-a 50 percent increase from […]

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