eCount Embedded in Germany has developed the CRTtoLCD-91 monitor controller that supports DisplayPort (1.4) and DVI inputs and connects with panels up to UltraHD at 60fps. The controller supports scaling as well as image flipping. There is a content adaptive backlight control for dynamic contrast. The controller can use RFID & NFC support for unlocking the controller and is based on the Himax HX6310-A scaler chip.
For the connection of flatpanel displays, there are 8 VbyOne lanes @ 3.75 Gbps/lane, or 4 eDP 1.2a lanes @ 5.4 Gbps/lane. RGB color formats up to 30-bit depth and CYbCr (420/422/444) are supported. Graphics and HDCP 1.4/2.2 protected content is handled via DisplayPort 1.4 or DVI/HDMI 2.0.
Additional interfaces include Dolby 7.1 audio and analog stereo sound, dual USB for touch functionality as well as keyboard/mouse and 1x USB for client connection to embedded computer systems. Digital and analog GPIOs – e.g. for fan control and intrusion detection – as well as a serial interface (USB to RS232) for industrial peripherals complete the range of interfaces. Power is supplied via 12-24 VDC wide-range mains supply, which allows control of large displays up to 8A and backlights up to 3.5A.
The company has also developed an option to integrate a Wi-fi connection to allow direct connection to the cloud to drive the display.
