HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface

Introduced in 2003, HDMI has since become the standard interface for digital image and sound transmission, and it connects output devices with playback devices.

HDMI convinces with high data transfer rates that enable a problem-free forwarding of the high-resolution video and audio data and the integrated copy protection (HDCP) prevents the copying of the multimedia contents.

Connectors

HDMI-A male & female
HDMI Mini-C male & female
HDMI Micro-D male & female

HDMI versions & specifications

Since January 1 in 2012, HDMI products may not be marked with version numbers anymore and only differ based on various specifications. The HDMI Organization has set the following designations: Standard HDMI, Standard HDMI with Ethernet (must have an additional channel for Ethernet), High Speed HDMI (must support HD Audio, Full HD 3D resolution und 10.2 Gbps)), High Speed HDMI with Ethernet (must have a channel for Ethernet).

For a device, e.g. a TV set, to be considered HDMI-compliant, certain formats (features) must be given. In addition, the HDMI standard knows optional formats, such as many audio channels. The following overview shows the specifications for the highest possible optional formats. These are set by the HDMI Organization. An HDMI-verified device of the respective version offers the following maximum specifications:

HDMI cables

Using special cables, it is possible to connect various HDMI devices with each other, e.g. a TV set and a PC. The general rule here is: The longer the HDMI cable, the more important the shielding.

This has the purpose of preventing signal interference due to power cables routed in the vicinity. Cable shielding is possible in several ways. Examples are mesh shielding and foil shielding, plugs with metallic sheaths and contacts with gold plating.

The diameter of the copper wire is also important. The unit of measurement here is called AWG (American Wire Gauge), which indicates the diameter of the wire: A lower value indicates a higher diameter (thus, an AWG of 0000 indicates a diameter of 11.68 mm; an AWG of 36 corresponds to 0.127 mm).

Delock offers a large selection of HDMI cables for many purposes and in most various designs. Examples:

Ultra High Speed HDMI cable 8K

Connectors:
     Ultra High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male >
     Ultra High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male
Contacts gold-plated
Copper conductor
Triple shielded cable
Cable gauge:
     30 AWG data line
     28 AWG power line
Data transfer rate up to 48 Gbps
Cable length: ca. 0.5 m

Also available in cable lengths
1 m (Item 85727 )1.5 m (Item 85728 )2 m (Item 85729 )

High Speed HDMI cable

Connectors:
     High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male > High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male
2 x ferrite core
Cable gauge: 28 AWG
Gold-plated connectors, metal housing
Transfer of audio- and video signals
Data transfer rate up to 10.2 Gbps
Cable length: ca. 2 m

Also available in cable lengths 3 m (Item 84334 ) und 5 m (Item 84335 )

Connectors: High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male > High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male
2 x ferrite core
Cable gauge: 28 AWG
Gold-plated connectors, metal housing
Transfer of audio- and video signals
Data transfer rate up to 10.2 Gbps
Cable length: ca. 2 m

Also available in cable lengths 3 m (Item 84334 ) und 5 m (Item 84335 )

High Speed HDMI with Ethernet cable

Connectors:
     High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male > High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male
Cable gauge: 36 AWG
Gold-plated connectors, metal housing, triple shielded cable
Combines transfer of audio-/ video signals and Ethernet connection
Data transfer rate up to 18 Gbps
Resolution up to 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz), depending
     on the system and the connected hardware
Contains Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Supports 1080p HFR (High Frame Rate) 3D, 21:9 cinema aspect ratio,
     colour sampling in 4:2:0 format (original format of Blu-Ray, DVD and TV)
Supports CEC 2.0 control commands
Supports Dolby® TrueHD und DTS-HD Master Audio™
Cable length: ca. 0.5 m

Also available in cable lengths 1 m (Item 84771 ), 1.5 m (Item 84772 ), 2 m (Item 84773 ), 3 m (Item 84774 ) and 4.5 m (Item 84775 )

Connectors: High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male > High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male
Cable gauge: 36 AWG
Gold-plated connectors, metal housing, triple shielded cable
Combines transfer of audio-/ video signals and Ethernet connection
Data transfer rate up to 18 Gbps
Resolution up to 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz), depending on the system and the connected hardware
Contains Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Supports 1080p HFR (High Frame Rate) 3D, 21:9 cinema aspect ratio, sampling in 4:2:0 format (original format of Blu-Ray, DVD and TV)
Supports CEC 2.0 control commands
Supports Dolby® TrueHD und DTS-HD Master Audio™
Cable length: ca. 0.5 m

Auch erhältlich in den Kabellängen 1 m (Item 84771 ), 1.5 m (Item 84772 ), 2 m (Item 84773 ), 3 m (Item 84774 ) und 4.5 m (Item 84775 )

All Delock HDMI cables

HDMI adapters

HDMI is a further development from DVI and works with the same transfer protocol. This means that the interfaces are compatible and can easily be adapted. Since not every monitor or TV set has an HDMI connection, there are various HDMI adapters that enable the use of non-HDMI-compliant devices *1.

Two examples of this from the Delock product range, e.g. to connect a VGA or a DVI Monitor to a free HDMI port of the PC or notebook:

Adapter High Speed HDMI-A male > VGA female

Connectors:
     High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male > VGA 15 pin female
1 x ferrite core
Cable gauge: 34 AWG
Chipset: LT8511
Signal direction: HDMI input > VGA output
VGA port with screw nuts
Supports a resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz,
     depending on the system and the connected hardware
Cable length ca. 25 cm (without connectors)

Connectors: High Speed HDMI-A 19 pin male > VGA 15 pin female
1 x ferrite core
Cable gauge: 34 AWG
Chipset: LT8511
Signal direction: HDMI input > VGA output
VGA port with screw nuts
Supports a resolution up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz, depending on the system and the connected hardware
Cable length ca. 25 cm (without connectors)

Adapter HDMI male > DVI 24+1 female

Connectors:
     HDMI 19 pin male > DVI 24+1 (DVI-D) female
1 x ferrite core
Cable gauge: 30 AWG
Signal direction: HDMI input > DVI output
DVI port with screw nuts
Supports a resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz,
     depending on the system and the connected hardware
Cable length ca. 20 cm (without connectors)

Connectors: HDMI 19 pin male > DVI 24+1 (DVI-D) female
1 x ferrite core
Cable gauge: 30 AWG
Signal direction: HDMI input > DVI output
DVI port with screw nuts
Supports a resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz, depending on the system and the connected hardware
Cable length ca. 20 cm (without connectors)

All Delock HDMI adapters

*1 Enabling the use of devices without HDMI capability is only one aspect of the HDMI adapters. Besides that, there are a number of application areas and possible applications covered by Delock with its HDMI adapter product range.

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