VESA DisplayID 2.0 Optimizes Plug-and-Play for Displays

Updated for 4K, HDR, AR/VR and other advanced features The Video Electronics Standards Association, affectionally known simply as VESA announced a major update to its Display Identification Data (DisplayID) standard. The organization says this new version (2.0) of its display standard simplifies connecting and configuring modern display products, including PC monitors, consumer TVs and embedded displays (e.g., display panels within laptop and all-in-one systems). The result is a better plug-and-play experience. Capabilities include 4K-and-higher resolutions, high dynamic range (HDR), augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and refresh rates of 120Hz and above. The DisplayID standard was originally launched in 2009 to