What is HDMI? A reliable solution for connecting audio/video equipment
High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) is a specification that combines video and audio into a single digital interface. Our HDMI connectors offer friction lock design that provides secure electrical contact and smooth cable insertion and extraction for use with DVD players, digital television (DVI) players, set-top boxes, and other audiovisual devices. Our HDMI 2.1 connectors offer 48 gigabits per second of bandwidth to support video and multi-channel audio.
HDMI 2.1 Connectors
New Product
TE Connectivity’s (TE) high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) 2.1 technology is the next generation interface for consumer electronics products such as digital television, set-top box, video games, computer and multimedia player. HDMI technology provides extraordinary visual experience through supporting a range of higher video resolutions up to 10K and bandwidth capability is increased up to 48Gbps.
Key Benefits
HDMI 2.1 Connectors
- Higher video resolution up to 10K – provide immersive viewing and smooth fast-action detail
- Higher bandwidth up to 48Gbps – ensure every moment of a video is displayed at its ideal values for depth, detail, brightness, contrast and wider color gamuts at high refresh rates
- Optimized design – the connector can stand on a board with discrete board design, no reflow soldering
- Flexible to backward compatible with previous versions of HDMI specifications
10K
Resolution
48Gbps
Bandwidth
Product Features
HDMI Connectors
- Full shielding for electrostatic discharge protection
- Lead-free process available
- Offered with or without panel flange
Product Options
HDMI Connectors and Cable Assemblies
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Type A Connectors
Interface for consumer electronics products such as digital television, set-top boxes, and DVD players. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video.
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Type C Connectors
A miniature version of the standard interface for consumer electronics products such as digital television, set-top boxes and DVD players. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-definition video.
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Cable Assemblies
Compliant to the HDMI Specification 1.3a and an HDMI to DVI compatible series. Designed to assist with backward compatibility. Configurations include DisplayPort to DVI standard, DisplayPort to HDMI standard, and DisplayPort to VGA standard.
5Gbps
Bandwidth
TE HDMI connector and cable assemblies offer five gigabits per second of bandwidth and 19 positions to support video and multi-channel audio.
Target Applications
HDMI Connectors
- Digital or high-definition TVs
- Set-top boxes
- Video game consoles
- Desktop PCs
- Medical Imaging Equipment
