SHERIDAN, WYOMING - January 6, 2026 - Teledyne LeCroy has announced the addition of VESA DisplayPort Automotive Extension (AE) support to its quantumdata M42de DisplayPort 2.1 Analyzer/Generator, extending the platform's role in enabling functional safety, interoperability, and compliance testing for next-generation in-vehicle displays. Revealed at CES 2026, the update addresses growing validation requirements as automakers integrate increasing numbers of high-resolution displays into connected, autonomous, and electrified vehicles. For OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, the enhanced test capability provides a practical path to meeting stringent automotive safety and security expectations while accelerating development timelines.
Addressing Safety and Interoperability in Automotive Displays
Modern vehicle architectures are rapidly evolving under the CASE framework, driving demand for advanced infotainment and instrument cluster displays. These systems must comply with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements while also meeting heightened security and reliability expectations. DisplayPort Automotive Extension has emerged as a key enabler by extending DisplayPort and embedded DisplayPort technologies with automotive-grade safety and security features. Teledyne LeCroy's implementation brings this emerging standard into a commercial test environment, allowing developers to validate designs earlier in the lifecycle.
VESA Alignment and Ecosystem Readiness
The announcement aligns closely with VESA's roadmap for DisplayPort AE adoption. Bill Lempesis, Executive Director of VESA, emphasized the importance of accessible test solutions for the ecosystem, stating: "VESA's new Automotive Extension Services standard builds on the latest DisplayPort and eDP technologies to deliver a new era of safety and security for in-vehicle displays. With Teledyne LeCroy's timely support for testing AE-enabled devices, developers now have a critical resource to ensure safety and reliability as this important protocol moves forward."
By supporting AE testing ahead of broad market rollout, the quantumdata M42de positions itself as a reference platform for developers preparing for VESA's forthcoming DisplayPort AE logo certification program.
Capabilities for OEMs and Tier-1 Suppliers
With DisplayPort AE support enabled, the quantumdata M42de allows automakers and Tier-1 suppliers to test real-world interoperability and compliance scenarios. The platform is designed to help validate safety mechanisms, verify protocol behavior, and identify integration issues before production. This can reduce costly redesigns and support smoother collaboration across the automotive supply chain, where multiple vendors must align on interface standards.
Teledyne LeCroy will demonstrate these capabilities at CES 2026 within the VESA Technology Suite at the Palazzo in Las Vegas, showcasing interoperability and compliance testing alongside BTA Design Services and its Automotive Extensions IP Reference Design.
Accelerating Validation and Time-to-Market
The addition of DisplayPort AE reinforces Teledyne LeCroy's focus on helping customers shorten development cycles for complex electronic systems. By providing analyzer and generator support for emerging standards, the company enables early adopters to de-risk designs and move more confidently toward production readiness. For automotive programs operating under tight launch schedules, validated test infrastructure can be a critical factor in meeting regulatory and customer milestones.
Commercial Availability and Deployment
According to Teledyne LeCroy, Automotive Extensions support is now available as an orderable option for the quantumdata M42de validation platform. This allows existing and new customers to integrate AE testing into their current workflows without waiting for future hardware revisions. The modular availability also supports phased adoption, enabling teams to align test investments with program timelines.
As automotive display complexity continues to increase, standardized validation tools that support safety-focused extensions like DisplayPort AE are expected to become integral to development and compliance strategies across the industry.
Learn more about Teledyne LeCroy and the quantumdata M42de platform at https://www.teledynelecroy.com.