DisplayPort 1.2 gets active cable support

VESA, the body that oversees the DisplayPort standard, has extended that standard to support active cables. Active cables can allow runs of up to 100 feet, five times greater than the maximum length of a passive cable. The cables can also be thinner than passive cables, providing even more flexibility for home theater installs or other complex setups.
An active DisplayPort cable sends signals in both directions. To help avoid confusion, VESA has specified a new logo to identify which end of the cable should be connected to the display or computer.
The DisplayPort initiative was first pushed by Dell back in 2003. The intent was to minimize the number of cables and diverse connectors associate... »read more

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