
GENERAL
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DPA-400 Versions
There are multiple versions of DPA-400. All versions share the same test equipment hardware,
but more recent versions of the DPA-400 GUI support later versions of DisplayPort DPCD
register structure and other more advanced features. Please see the table below.
Version
Added features
DPA-400
DPCD 1.X, HDCP 1.X decoding
DPA-400 1.2
DPCD 1.2 decoding, Sideband CH messages
DPA-400 1.4
DPCD 1.4, HDCP 2.2 decoding
DPA-400 2.0
DP 2.0 support for DPCD 1.4 decoding, including DSC, FEC and
LTTPR specific DPCD registers
DPA product delivery contains a custom Y-shaped cables for use with DP 1.2 and later
versions. The custom cables bypass the main links outside DPA-400 as shown in the
illustration on the previous page.
Note
Please use the custom cable supplied with DPA-400 when monitoring DisplayPort version 1.2
and higher. DPA-400 hardware is not compatible with the HBR2 and higher main link bit rate.
The custom cable bypasses main links outside DPA-400.
Note
Please make sure that you have connected the DP cables right:
DP Source
>>
DP Input
,
DP Output
>>
DP Sink Device
Connect to
DP Source /
DFP_D
Connect to
DP Sink /
UFP_D
N.B. Cables with DP Connector and USB-C Connector are separate