DisplayLink USB Video Enters HD Era (Still No Sign of HDCP)

Displaylink - the pioneer of the USB video technology - has pushed its GPU one step further after enjoying a degree of success with over a million DL-120/-160 ICs sold. Its all new DL-1x5 USB video chip family has received a completely re-written compression scheme and improved dual core decode engine for delivering higher resolution while keeping lags to a minimum. The series comprises of the DL-195 for high-performance monitors and docking stations, the DL-165 for HD-ready display and the entry-level DL-125 for mini monitors.

All three models are compliant with DVI, analog as well as LVDS for direct connection to a LCD panel and connectivity to DisplayPort and HDMI, but there's no mention of HDCP. DisplayLink could be waiting for USB 3.0. Intel co-developed both USB 3.0 and HDCP so it shouldn't be too difficult for the chip giant put the two together. Of particular interest is the DL-165, which is what driving the Samsung SyncMaster 16:9 Lapfit 18.5" LD190G and 21.5" LD220G. The latter of which has a max. resolution of 1920 x 1080, the highest ever achieved by a DisplayLink-powered retail product. Product chart after the jump.