What is HDMI?
High Definition Multimedia Interface
Versions and specifications
The latest technical versions of HDMI cables have been 3D TV-compatible since version 1.3. 1.4 also supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and 4K2K resolution. The ‘return path for sound information’ (ARC) eliminates the need for additional S/PDIF cables. 4K2K is the successor to the HDTV picture formats 720p and 1080i/p. With around 4 times the HDTV resolution, it is being developed not only for the home entertainment sector but also for educational and medical facilities.
With the introduction of version 2.1, the latest HDMI cables now also support the latest 8K standard as well as the playback of 4K films at up to 120 frames per second. The playback of audio signals has also been improved.
HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC)
Since version 1.4, the so-called HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC for short) has been integrated into the HDMI standard. As the name suggests, HEC is an Ethernet channel in the HDMI cable. It is used to network network-capable devices with each other and connect them to the internet. This means that only one device needs to be connected to the router. HEC has a capacity of up to 100 Mbit/s in both directions and supports all IP-capable entertainment devices such as televisions, games consoles or receivers.
Plug types of HDMI cables
The most common connectors in the consumer sector are A, C and D. Connector type B is a further development of A and is used in the professional sector. Plug type E is used exclusively in the automotive industry and is particularly shock-resistant.
Type A
The standard HDMI connector, common from the first HDMI version 1.0, is still the most widely used on the consumer market.
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Type C
Small HDMI plug with special safety mechanism, also known as mini HDMI. Technically constructed like type A, this plug is particularly suitable for camcorders and other compact devices due to its size and excellent contact reliability.
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Type D
Developed for mobile devices such as digital cameras, camcorders, smartphones or multimedia players. It is smaller than types A and C, which earned it the name Micro-HDMI. It fulfils all electrical and mechanical requirements for HDMI version 1.4.
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Distribution of HDMI signals
HDMI distributors utilise four different transmission principles when splitting signals:
- HDMI splitters route a source signal to several receivers. They work without any loss of quality. HDMI splitters are used at large events, for example, to show a film on several LCD walls at the same time.
- Several source signals are connected to an HDMI switch, one of which is forwarded to a receiver. One application example is a television with only one HDMI connection. The switch can be used to connect a games console, a set-top box and a Blu-ray player, for example, and activate them at the touch of a button.
- The HDMI switch/splitter picks up several source signals, multiplies a selected one and forwards it to several monitors. The device thus combines the functions of simple switches and splitters. This technology makes work much easier in conference calls or training scenarios.
- the HDMI matrix extends the functional principle of the switch/splitter. It gives the user complete freedom in the distribution of signals. Different sources are available simultaneously on different output devices. For example, the LED TV can show a Blu-ray disc while simultaneously routing the signal from the games console to the projector
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