DisplayLink IC - Synaptics -Macnica

Product Summary

DisplayLink is a codec technology that compresses/encodes images with low latency and transmits them via USB.
By using this technology, it is possible to easily output video to (multiple) displays simply by connecting to a PC (computer) via USB. DisplayLink ICs for embedded products provided by Synaptics are bridge ICs that bridge USB, Ethernet, and video interfaces, and support a variety of products, from USB2.0 single display solutions to 5K displays, USB3.0 docking, and wireless display solutions.

Application example

Product details

DL-6000 series

USB to 5K/Dual 4Kp60 Dock SoC

・Simultaneous output of 5K or 4K video on two screens

・Seamless transition to 4K docking station

Specifications overview

Input: USB3.0

Output: HDMI2.0, DisplayPort1.2

Maximum resolution: 5120 x 2880

Compression method: DL3, HDCP2.0

Others: Built-in Audio5.1, Gigabit Ethernet MAC

DL-5000 series

4K/UHD/2K/HD Single & Multi-Head USB Docks

・4K solutions for conference room displays and digital signage,

Compatible with PC 4K monitors

Specifications overview

Input: USB3.0

Output: HDMI1.3, DisplayPort1.1, VGA, DVI

Maximum resolution: 3840 x 2160

Compression method: DL3, HDCP2.0

Others: Built-in Audio5.1, Gigabit Ethernet MAC

DL-4000 series

High Integration USB 3.0 Monitor SoC

・Optimal for USB monitors (LVDS, eDP panels), capable of outputting Full HD video

Specifications overview

Input: USB3.0

Output: LVDS, eDP

Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1080

Compression method: DL3, HDCP2.0

DL-3000 series

Highly Integrated USB 3.0 Dock on a Chip

・Compatible with USB 3.0, maximum full HD video can be output simultaneously on 2 screens

Specifications overview

Input: USB3.0

Output: HDMI1.3, DisplayPort1.1, VGA, DVI

Maximum resolution: 2560 x 1600

Compression method: DL3, HDCP2.0

Others: Built-in Audio5.1, Gigabit Ethernet MAC

DL-1x5 series

High Performance USB Virtual Graphics

・Can be used with peripheral devices (monitors and projectors) that support USB 2.0

Specifications overview

Input: USB2.0

Output: Select from VGA, DVI, LVDS, TTL

Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1200

Compression method: DL2

Product specification Comparison table

series name	DL-6000	DL-5000	DL-4000	DL-3000	DL-1x5
target application	Supports 5K/4K dual screen USB docking station	4K compatible USB docking station adapter	USB monitor meeting room controller	USB docking station adapter	entry level USB adapter Display
input	USB3.0	USB3.0	USB3.0	USB3.0	USB2.0
output	HDMI2.0 DisplayPort1.2	HDMI1.3 DisplayPort1.1 VGA DVI	LVDS eDP	HDMI1.3 DisplayPort1.1 VGA DVI	VGA DVI LVDS TTL
Maximum resolution	4096x2160 (HDMI) 5120x2880 (DisplayPort)	2560x1440 (HDMI) 3840x2160 (DisplayPort) 2048x1152 (VGA/DVI)	1920x1080 (LVDS/eDP)	2560x1440 (HDMI) 2560x1600 (DisplayPort) 2048x1152 (VGA/DVI)	1920x1200 (VGA/DVI/LVDS/TTL)
compression method	DL3, HDCP2.0	DL3, HDCP2.0	DL3, HDCP2.0	DL3, HDCP2.0	DL2
number of displays	1 ～ 4	1 ～ 3	1	1 ～ 2	1
Gigabit Ethernet	〇	〇	-	〇	-
Audio5.1	〇	〇	-	〇	-