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HDMI 2.1 Spec Released

by Chris Chinnock

The HDMI Forum used CES 2017 to announce the upcoming release of Version 2.1, which will offer support for higher data rates, dynamic metadata and improved audio signaling. In terms of bandwidth, the data …

Tags:CES 2017| HDMI| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Super Hi-Vision (8K)| UltraHD (4KTV)| Variable Frame Rate (VRR)| Vol 24 - Issue 02

Wireworld Makes HDMI 2.0 Cables Up to 20m

by Bob Raikes

Wireworld, which is said to be well-known for its flat cables, said that it has HDMI 2.0 cables using a new generation of active technology to support the full 18Gbps of HDMI 2.0 as …

Tags:HDMI| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 24 - Issue 01

HDMI 2.1 Due in Jan

by Bob Raikes

HDMI said that it will announce a new version of HDMI, V2.1 on Jan 4th during the CES event. However, HDMI LA did not pre-release any firm details. Analyst Comment As we reported recently, …

Tags:Back Panel| HDMI| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 50

HDMI 2.0b Can Support HLG HDR

by Bob Raikes

HDMI has modified HDMI 2.0b again, to add support for the HLG HDR format. The HDMI Forum said “Previously, HDMI Specification Version 2.0b (HDMI 2.0b) only supported HDR (High Dynamic Range) video transport in …

Tags:HDMI| HDR - High Dynamic Range| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 49

L2Tek introduces HDMI 2.0 chips

by Bob Raikes

Explore Microelectronics of Taiwan has a a number of new HDM chips including the EP9462S, a HDMI 2.0a 4-IN 2-OUT repeater with HDCP 2.2 in a 128-pin LQFP package. The chip supports four inputs …

Tags:Chips| HDMI| Interface Chips| Large Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 46

LDM Product Roundup – Vol 23 No 40

by Bob Raikes

Inneos said at the Ceatec show that it has developed a consumer-ready optical extender capable of delivering HDMI 4K60, 4:4:4 color with support for HDR and other advanced features on a single fibre, over …

Tags:Ceatec 2016| Field Monitors| HDMI| Large Display Monitor| UltraHD| Vol 23 - Issue 40

LDM Product Roundup – Vol 23 No 38

by Bob Raikes

Amazon announced its latest Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote which is said to be 30% faster than the previous version and costs $39.99 when it ships on October 20th. The device supports …

Tags:HDMI| Large Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 38

Sigma Looking At HDMI and Low Power

by Bob Raikes

Sigma had a meeting room to talk to its ODM customers and was showing the way that its chips support Android. The company has an SDK that works on Android “M” and is being …

Tags:HDMI| IBC 2016| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Sigma Designs| STBs| Streaming Dongles| Vol 23 - Issue 38

Astro Design Intros New HDMI Protocol Analyzers

by Chris Chinnock

If you want to diagnose HDMI transmission issues, especially HDR related issues, you may need an HDMI 2.0a protocol analyzer. At CEDIA, Astro Design introduced two new models. The VA-1844A is a handheld version …

Tags:Cedia 2016| HDMI| Large Display Monitor| Test Equipment| Testing| Vol 23 - Issue 37

USB Type-C Connector Will Now Support HDMI 1.4b Signaling

by Chris Chinnock

HDMI, LLC used IFA to announce new support functionality for the USB 3.1 Type C connector. When placed in Alt mode, supporting chip sets can now use HDMI1.4b signaling over the connector. USB is …

Tags:Dolby Vision| HDMI| HDR - High Dynamic Range| IFA 2016| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| USB| Vol 23 - Issue 36