DisplayPort-Based Controller Supports Multiple Monitors

The VMM1300 PanelPort ViewXpand is the first VESA DisplayPort-based controller providing high-definition multi-monitor capability without the need for an additional graphics card, according to its manufacturer. The solution can be placed within a notebook, on a docking station, in a stand-alone dongle, or on DisplayPort-compatible monitors, allowing original design manufacturers the flexibility to customize the multi-monitor experience for their customers. The device’s plug-and-play configuration allows end users to enjoy multiple monitors from a single digital output port for each application, such as gaming, graphics design, or spreadsheet analysis. Or, the user can dedicate each monitor to a separate application. The ViewXpand device is fully HD compatible and provides full display performance with zero latency and no display application limitations. The device does not require any system software updates or any Windows Hardware Quality Lab testing or qualification, which makes it easy to use for end customers and speeds time to market for OEMs. The VMM1300 PanelPort device comes in a 148-pin 11- by 11-mm QFN package. It costs $15 in quantities of 10,000. INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY INC., San Jose, CA. (408) 284-8200.