The ActiveConnect reference design kit for DisplayPort will be available in January 2009.

ENGADGET: Gennum develops in-wire technology for 100-foot DisplayPort cables

Additionally, manufacturers can leverage a complete ActiveConnect reference design kit (RDK) that enables fast integration for cables, as well as wall plates, dongles and booster products that support DisplayPort.

ENGADGET: Gennum develops in-wire technology for 100-foot DisplayPort cables

Targeting DisplayPort applications, the GV8502-based solution is an active, receive-only solution that will be sold as part of a reference design kit containing a demonstration cable and design collateral.

ENGADGET: Gennum develops in-wire technology for 100-foot DisplayPort cables

Intel's participation in Comcast's Reference Design Kit program is also referenced, although given Big Cable's traditional reluctance regarding alternative delivery models, any sort of tie-in here seems like a long shot to us.

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The press release touts NAD's work on the feedback stage, and there's nary a mention of ICEpower modules, so it's a good bet that the M2 is NAD's own design and not a repackaged reference kit.

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