5.4 Running the Demo

The demonstration highlights the capability of DisplayPort Rx IP to receive video data from the host PC through the transceiver (XCVR) block. The video frames received are stored in the DDR and then sent to the HDMI 2.0 TX IP. The transfer follows the timing parameters set by the display controller, ensuring seamless video output. The HDMI TX IP displays the video on the full HD monitor, providing a clear and enhanced display.

Once the FPGA board is programmed and powered on, with all necessary connections properly configured, the video data streamed from the host PC is successfully displayed on the HDMI monitor. This setup effectively demonstrates the data flow from DisplayPort Rx to HDMI TX, highlighting the seamless integration of the IP cores and their functionality.

The following figure illustrates the demo setup and its components, including the host PC, FPGA board, and HDMI monitor.
Figure 5-2. HDMI TX Displaying the Laptop Data from DisplayPort Rx

This concludes the demo.

The PolarFire DisplayPort Rx solution has been tested with the following sources, at a 1080 resolution of 60 fps:
  • HP® Elite Tower 800 G9 Desktop PC
  • HP® EliteBook 840 G4
Important: For the DisplayPort Rx demonstration, it is not recommended to use a docking station to transmit the DisplayPort signal.