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DisplayLink Debuts First USB 3.0 Graphics Adapter at IDF

IDF 2011 San Francisco



PALO ALTO, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DisplayLink, the leading provider of technology for graphics over USB, today at IDF (Intel Developer Forum) demonstrated the Winstars SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter, to easily interface HD displays to PCs.



"Winstars is set to deliver a very well-timed connectivity solution that builds on the inherent performance benefits of SuperSpeed USB 3.0"



Ready for the next generation of Intel® CPUs and USB 3.0-ready systems, Winstars USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter incorporates the capabilities of DisplayLink's DL-3500 chip for high-performance SuperSpeed USB virtual graphics.



"Winstars is set to deliver a very well-timed connectivity solution that builds on the inherent performance benefits of SuperSpeed USB 3.0," said Dennis Crespo, DisplayLink executive vice president of marketing and business development. "DisplayLink adds on the ability to stream high resolution video and enriched audio over the common connection and with the Winstars USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter, consumers will be able to enjoy a quality PC to HDTV entertainment experience."



The DisplayLink DL-3500 chip gives the Winstars USB 3.0 to HDMI adapter the ability to use an HDTV monitor in either mirror mode or extended mode, at resolutions up to 2560 x 1600, with ultra-low latency, smooth window and cursor movement, and full support for full-screen 3D games and video playback. It also features 2.1/5.1 channel audio and auto-sensing hot plug support.



The Winstars USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter will soon be available in the United States. For more information visit www.win-star.com/eshop/ or www.displaylink.com/shop.



About DisplayLink



DisplayLink Corp develops hardware and software solutions to enable easy connectivity between computers and displays over standard interfaces such as USB, Ethernet and wireless networks. DisplayLink technology is used in dozens of globally branded PC accessories including monitors, universal docking stations, display adapters, projectors, and zero client systems that make expansion of the desktop visual workspace possible, at significantly lower cost and energy usage than traditional solutions.



DisplayLink is ranked the fourth fastest-growing EMEA Company by Deloitte, and was awarded the CES 2011 Best of Innovation Award Honoree in the Enabling Technologies category for its Interactive Networked Graphics for SuperSpeed USB. For more information and product details, visit the DisplayLink Shop and follow DisplayLink on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.



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