01 Background and Release Not long ago, VESA announced the introduction of the DisplayPort 2.0 (DP 2.0) specification, a milestone event marking an unprecedented leap forward for the DP standard. Compared to the previous DisplayPort 1.4, the new standard offers a staggering increase in bandwidth capability—up to three times that of its predecessor. Some might question the need, as DP 1.4 is sufficient for 4K displays. However, with the emergence of Apple’s new 6K Pro Display XDR and the increasing number of 8K displays entering the market, demand for higher