RD1-4320

RD1-4320 Datasheet

RD1-4320 DisplayPort 1.2a splitter

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RD1-4320 DisplayPort 1.2a splitter Reference board user guide MegaChips’ Proprietary and Confidential This information shall not be shared or distributed outside the company and will be exchanged based on the signed proprietary information exchange agreement. MegaChips reserves the right to make any change herein at any time without prior notice. MegaChips does not assume any responsibility or liability arising out of application or use of any product or service described herein except as explicitly agreed upon. MegaChips’ Proprietary Information Strictly Confidential Page 1 of 12 Contents RD1-4320 Purpose and scope 4 Set up instructions 4 5 In-System Programming 6 Board description 7 MegaChips’ Proprietary Information Strictly Confidential Page 2 of 12 RD1-4320 List of tables List of figures Figure Connection diagram Video hub application 5 RD1-4320 board picture 7 MegaChips’ Proprietary Information Strictly Confidential Page 3 of 12 RD1-4320 Purpose and scope This document provides a description and set up instructions for the STDP4320 reference board [RD1-4320 400-657 ] targeted for Splitter applications. The STDP4320 is a high-speed DisplayPort dual mode splitter IC targeted for audio-video de-multiplexing and routing in applications such as notebooks, docking stations, video hub, 4K2K TVs, daisy-chainable monitors, digital signage and others. The board consists of one dual mode input port and two dual mode output ports. This board implements test points, jumpers, and potentiometers that are not required for the end customer applications, these are intended for convenience of functional test and validation purpose only. This board includes an SPI flash for storing firmware, an UART connector for debugging and In-System Programming purposes firmware download , two S/PDIF outputs, four I2C master interfaces and one I2C slave interface. Set up instructions The picture below [Figure 1] is a connection diagram showing the RD1-4320 board used for connecting a PC to two monitors. This board uses the standard DisplayPort connector recommended in the DP 1.2a specification to connect the DisplayPort input to the PC and standard DisplayPort connectors to DisplayPort TV/monitors. MegaChips’ Proprietary Information Strictly Confidential Page 4 of 12 Figure Connection diagram Video hub application RD1-4320 Connect the DisplayPort output from a PC/NB source to the DP input connector on RD1-4320 board using a DP cable and connect the two DisplayPort outputs to two DisplayPort 1.1a or 1.2a monitors using DP cables. Connect a Micro-USB port on the board to PC or USB power adapter for powering the board. Optional An active speaker can be connected to the S/PDIF connector on the board for audio output if needed. Once the connection is established, power ON the PC, monitor, and RD1-4320 DP Splitter board. An image should pop up on the screen within 2-3 seconds. Configure the displays either in clone mode or extended mode through the Display settings on PC/NB. Diagnosis If the image does not come up, follow the steps below for diagnosis. Note The diagnosis requires the MegaChips GProbe software and hardware tool. Contact MegaChips for the GProbe software and board. Install the Megachips GProbe diagnostic tool on a computer and set the baud rate to Connect Megachips GProbe board not supplied to the serial port or USB port if using USB version of the computer. Connect the other end of the GProbe board to connector CN501 on the RD1-4320 board using 4- wire cable part of the GProbe board . Note CHECK POLARITY while connecting the cable Pin 1 is marked on the board. The 4-wire cable connection from CN501 to GProbe board is 1 to MegaChips’ Proprietary Information Strictly Confidential

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RD1-4320 DisplayPort 1.2a splitter

Reference board user guide

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This information shall not be shared or distributed outside the company and will be exchanged based on the signed proprietary information exchange agreement. MegaChips reserves the right to make any change herein at any time without prior notice. MegaChips does not assume any responsibility or liability arising out of application or use of any product or service described herein except as explicitly agreed upon.

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Contents

RD1-4320

Purpose and scope 4 Set up instructions 4 5

In-System Programming 6 Board description 7

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RD1-4320

List of tables

List of figures

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Connection diagram Video hub application 5 RD1-4320 board picture 7

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RD1-4320

Purpose and scope

This document provides a description and set up instructions for the STDP4320 reference board [RD1-4320 400-657 ] targeted for Splitter applications.

The STDP4320 is a high-speed DisplayPort dual mode splitter IC targeted for audio-video de-multiplexing and routing in applications such as notebooks, docking stations, video hub, 4K2K TVs, daisy-chainable monitors, digital signage and others. The board consists of one dual mode input port and two dual mode output ports. This board implements test points, jumpers, and potentiometers that are not required for the end customer applications, these are intended for convenience of functional test and validation purpose only. This board includes an SPI flash for storing firmware, an UART connector for debugging and In-System Programming purposes firmware download , two S/PDIF outputs, four I2C master interfaces and one I2C slave interface.

Set up instructions

The picture below [Figure 1] is a connection diagram showing the RD1-4320 board used for connecting a PC to two monitors. This board uses the standard DisplayPort connector recommended in the DP 1.2a specification to connect the DisplayPort input to the PC and standard DisplayPort connectors to DisplayPort TV/monitors.

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Figure Connection diagram Video hub application

RD1-4320

Connect the DisplayPort output from a PC/NB source to the DP input connector on RD1-4320 board using a DP cable and connect the two DisplayPort outputs to two DisplayPort 1.1a or 1.2a monitors using DP cables.

Connect a Micro-USB port on the board to PC or USB power adapter for powering the board. Optional An active speaker can be connected to the S/PDIF connector on the board for audio output
if needed. Once the connection is established, power ON the PC, monitor, and RD1-4320 DP Splitter board.

An image should pop up on the screen within 2-3 seconds. Configure the displays either in clone mode or extended mode through the Display settings on PC/NB.

Diagnosis

If the image does not come up, follow the steps below for diagnosis.

Note The diagnosis requires the MegaChips GProbe software and hardware tool. Contact MegaChips for the GProbe software and board.

Install the Megachips GProbe diagnostic tool on a computer and set the baud rate to Connect Megachips GProbe board not supplied to the serial port or USB port if using USB
version of the computer. Connect the other end of the GProbe board to connector CN501 on the RD1-4320 board using 4-
wire cable part of the GProbe board .

Note CHECK POLARITY while connecting the cable Pin 1 is marked on the board. The 4-wire cable connection from CN501 to GProbe board is 1 to

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Datasheet ID: RD1-4320 647760