1. Overview of SST and MST modes
SST (Single Stream Transport) and MST (Multi-Stream Transport) are two modes for implementing multi-screen display under different operating systems. SST mode is mainly used in Mac OS systems, while MST mode is mainly used in Windows systems.
Under Mac OS systems, SST mode allows the computer to output one screen and connect to two monitors (Monitor 1 and Monitor 2). At this time, the two monitors can display mirrored screens or extended screens. However, since the Mac OS system cannot realize data diversion, when displaying the extended screen, both monitors will display the same screen, which is the characteristic of SST mode.
In contrast, the MST mode under Windows system is more flexible. When the computer outputs one screen and connects to two monitors, the MST mode can also support the display of mirrored screens and extended screens. However, when displaying the extended screen, the Windows system can realize data diversion, so the two monitors can display the same or different screens, which is the advantage of MST mode.
2. Methods for implementing dual-screen display on Apple computers
Although the Mac OS system itself does not support the MST mode and cannot realize the function of dual monitors displaying different images, it does not mean that Apple computers cannot realize this demand.
In fact, by customizing the display driver board solution, we can realize the dual-screen display function for Apple computers. Specifically, we can replace the chip solution used by the display driver board that realizes the SST mode of Apple computers and find a chip solution that supports dual-screen display on Apple computers. In this way, even if the Mac OS system itself does not support data diversion, we can still realize the demand of dual monitors displaying different images by changing the hardware solution.
Of course, before realizing this function, we need to conduct a technical evaluation to ensure that the selec-ted chip solution can meet the customer's requirements and that engineers can customize and develop according to the chip solution. Only in this way can we ensure that the final product can meet the differentiated needs of customers.
In summary, although the SST mode under the Mac OS system has certain limitations in dual-screen display, by customizing the display driver board solution, we can still realize the dual-screen display function for Apple computers and meet the diverse needs of users.
