Samsung Electronics has developed an LCD panel using the next-generation video interface, known as DisplayPort, which is being lined up to replace DVI, LVDS and eventually VGA.

The DisplayPort interface will transmits graphics data at a data rate of 10.8Gbit/s. This means that Samsung’s LCD only requires a single DisplayPort interface, instead of the two DVI (Digital Visual Interface) ports now used.

DisplayPort, which is a scalable AUX channel for two-way communications with embedded clocking and reduced electromagnetic emissions, is supported through VESA by PC integrators, graphics and interface chip firms.

Genesis Microchip of California worked with Samsung on the development of its 30in. panel using a new four-lane, 2.7Gbits/lane interface chip.

The interface technology processes 2560x1600 pixels of graphics data at up to 10 bits of colour depth or 1.07 billion colours. Typically this would require at least three DVI or four LVDS interface chips.

Production of the 30in. panel is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2008.