VP18E
LCD Controller
The VP18E LCD Controller is designed for applications requiring a high-performance 4K video input with flexible expansion options. One standard 4K input is included, and up to two additional input channels can be added using optional input mezzanine boards, allowing the controller to be configured to meet a wide range of system requirements.
Features
Up to 3 input ports processed simultaneously
Port 1: HDMI and DisplayPort video inputs. Port 2: Supports optional input mezzanine modules from Westar’s input mezzanine portfolio for expanded interface compatibility. Port 3: Upto 4K video input for high-resolution applications.
HDMI, DisplayPort, LVDS, and V-by-One HS outputs
Video outputs include HDMI and DisplayPort with support for resolutions up to 4K. Optional display interfaces include Quad LVDS (QLVDS) for panels up to 2560 × 1600 and V-by-One HS for panel resolutions up to 4K, providing flexible connectivity for a wide range of display technologies.
Scaling, Rotating, Windowing, and Area-of-Interest Control
Video area-of-interest control, resizing, rotating, retiming, and reformatting
Optional keying with blending
RGB, Luma, or HSV Keying inside user-defined key area with programmable foreground & background alphas
Applications
Simulated cockpit displays
Configurable video electronics for simulated cockpit displays
Ruggedized tactical displays
LCD controller for ruggedized tactical displays
Embedded applications
With its low-profile design the VP18E is ideal for space-constrained displays
Custom display solutions
Perfect for applications that require a configurable LCD controller
Video Combining up to UHD
The VP18E supports output resolutions up to 4K through HDMI and DisplayPort interfaces, with optional Quad LVDS (QLVDS) support for resolutions up to 2560 × 1600 and V-by-One HS support for resolutions up to 4K. Its flexible output architecture enables compatibility with a broad range of commercial and industrial display panels.
Tactical Commands
Tactical commands allow real-time update of a window’s source, that source’s area-of-interest, window size, location, rotation, and color adjustments. These commands are particularly useful for tactical displays requiring dynamic windowing. Tactical commands are defined in the VP18E Command Line Description.
Video Output Interfaces
- HDMI and DisplayPort outputs support display resolutions up to 4K.
- Optional Quad LVDS (QLVDS) output supports a wide range of panel configurations, including multiple LVDS pixel mappings, MSB-first and LSB-first bit ordering, and 3-, 4-, or 5-channel (pair) configurations per link.
- Optional V-by-One HS output supports display panel resolutions up to 4K.
Video Conversion and Synchronization
- Automatic detection of standard and customer-defined video resolutions
- Free-running output or genlocked to an input port
Powerful Configuration Utility
The VP18E is configured via a PC application. VP18E Configure Application supports the setup of:
- Output timing/electrical parameters and synchronization method
- All inputs, including a prioritized list of all applicable video input modes that can be automatically detected for each input port
- Up to 4 windows with mode dependent and mode independent parameters such as size, location, and input area-of-interest for each detected mode per window
- Sequences for display initialization, loss of video, and video detection
All parameters are stored in non-volatile memory for automatic operation upon power up. The VP18E Configure application output is a .cfg file composed of VP18E commands. This file can be downloaded to the VP18E or saved on a PC.
Scaling, Windowing, and Area-of-Interest Control
- Unlimited, independent horizontal and vertical scaling
- Up to 4 windows with programmable size and position
Rotate video, flip left to right or top to bottom
- Image can be reversed left to right and flipped top to bottom
- Image can be rotated 90, 180, or 270 degrees
Optional keying with blending
An optional keying block supports RGB-keyed alpha blend and other techniques between a key plane and the background plane to form the visual plane. Keying is performed on the foreground layer, with programmable foreground and background alpha values for outside the key area, when key=true, and when key=false)
Automatic Video Input Mode Detection
The VP18E provides a comprehensive solution for applications requiring multiple video inputs and flexible multi-window display capabilities. With a dedicated 4K input, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs on Port 1, and optional interfaces available through Westar’s input mezzanine portfolio on Port 2 and Port 3, the VP18E supports a wide variety of video formats and resolutions simultaneously.
Each input port supports automatic video detection. Video sources can be assigned to one or more windows, enabling picture-in-picture, side-by-side, and other custom display layouts. Window size, location, scaling, rotation, and other display parameters can be independently configured for each video source.
At power-up, each input is automatically scanned and the active video format is detected. Once a valid source is identified, the VP18E applies the appropriate processing and displays the video according to the configured window layout, providing seamless operation across multiple input types and display configurations.
Specifications
- Operating: 0°C to +70°C
- Storage: -40°C to +100°C
- HDMI and DisplayPort (up to 4K)
- 4K Video Input
- Optional input from Westar’s input mezzanine portfolio
- HDMI (up to 4K)
- DisplayPort (up to 4K)
- Optional QLVDS up to 2560 × 1600
- Optional V-by-One HS up to 4K
- (2) RS-232: Maintenance RS-232 interface fixed at 115kbps for Configuration Application. User RS-232 has programmable baud rate
- USB
- Ethernet
Ordering Information
The VP18E includes:
- VP18E LCD Controller Board
- Configuration Utility Software
| Board | Configuration |
|---|---|
| VP18E | Standard VP18E |
| VP18E /Key | VP18E with optional foreground keying |
Optional Mezzanines and Adapters (ordered separately)
| Board Number | Board Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 110681 | Input Mezzanine | DisplayPort Input |
| 110683 | Input Mezzanine | HD-SDI Input |
| 110684 | Input Mezzanine | LVDS Input |
| 110726 | Input Mezzanine | DVI Single Link (TMDS) |
| 110731 | Input Mezzanine | TMDS/VGA/Video |
| 110740 | Input Mezzanine | Composite Video |
| 110895 | Input Mezzanine | HD-SDI input |
| 110880 | Input Mezzanine | DP or HDMI |
| 110914 | Input Mezzanine | TMDS/VGA |
Optional Ethernet is available via cable assembly with built-in Ethernet port.
If you can’t find what you are looking for, contact us for info on standard and custom LCD controller options and configurations.