On Wed, 2 Feb 2005, Timothy Miller wrote: > Attila Kinali wrote: > > On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 17:43:37 +0100 > > Raphael Jacquot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >>/me votes for the ADV7311 > >>it does it all, and doesn't have the stupid macrovision... > >>granted, it's 20 bucks, but that's fine with me :D > > > > > > I'd say the ADV7312 is enough for our case. We don't need that > > additional bit in resolution (couldn't spot any other diferences) > > as we are using just 8 bits/pixel/colour anyways. > > > > BTW: Did someone spot how this chip is supposed to generate > > normal VGA signal for computer monitors ? > > > > Another note: Our other hardware engineer who is looking at this said > that he fully intended, using ADV parts, that the DVI would be separate. > > This puts us in the following position: > > (1) Standard video will be something like the ADV7312 plus single-link > DVI and cost about $15 in parts. > > (2) We'll put on an extra footprint for an additional DVI transmitter. > If someone wants dual-link (like for the Apple panel), they can pay an > extra manufacturing/processing/parts fee to have the extra chip added. > > (3) If you want to solder on the extra chip yourself, we'll tell you > how, but it would probably void your warranty. > > Comments?
Would a modular daughterboard be a viable option? You could put a header on the board for the link, lay out a few holes for stand-off mounting as part of the PCB fab and then sell this (and other?) daughter boards as add-ons. Wouldn't have to void any warranties due to hobbyists handy-work and pares down production costs down to the board layout and header to accommodate it as a future add-on. Documented well enough, perhaps other developers would even be willing and able to produce their own 3rd party daughter boards. - SK _______________________________________________ Open-graphics mailing list [email protected] http://lists.duskglow.com/mailman/listinfo/open-graphics List service provided by Duskglow Consulting, LLC (www.duskglow.com)
