Glossary
DisplayPort Alternate Mode
the MUX system which repurposes USB Type-C RX/TX
and SBU lines for compatability with DisplayPort signal
requirements
pulse width modulation
A technique used to encode a message into a pulsing
signal
reference design
fully tested and functional solutions with accompanying
documentation, intended for direct duplication or further
modification
SuperSpeed USB
the SSRX and SSTX USB connector pins reserved for
elevated data exchange rates (5 Gbps for USB 3.0)
USB Power Delivery
the logic and technology through which devices
connected via USB negotiate their respective power
roles (source or sink) and corresponding power level
vendor-defined message
standard data packets sent and received along USB
configuration channel lines to negotiate Power Delivery
and Alt Mode agreements between the device and the
host
VESA
A technical standards organization for computer
display standards.
UM2355
Glossary
UM2355
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