HDMI

HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
	Male HDMI "type A" connector
Type	Digital audio/video/data connector
Production history
Designer	HDMI Founders (7 companies) Lattice Semiconductor ; Maxell ; Panasonic ; Philips ; Sony ; Toshiba ; Vantiva ; HDMI Forum (83 companies) Allion Labs ; Alpha Holdings ; AMD ; Amlogic ; Analog Devices ; Analogix Semiconductor ; Apple ; Arris Group ; Artilux Connect ; Astrodesign ; ASL technology ; Best Buy ; Bitec ; BitifEye ; Bohua UHD ; Bose Corporation ; Broadcom ; Cadence Design Systems ; Chrontel ; Corning ; Cosemi ; Crestron Electronics ; Diodes Incorporated ; DisplayLink ; Dolby Laboratories ; DTS ; Elka ; Epson ; Everpro ; Explore Microelectronics ; Extron Electronics ; Foxconn ; Fraunhofer Society ; Futurewei ; Global Unichip ; Google ; Granite River Labs ; Hardent ; Hewtech ; Himax Technologies ; Hisense ; HiSilicon ; Hosiden ; INFOCITY ; Intel ; Integrated Service Technology ; ITE Tech ; Japan Aviation Electronics ; JCE ; JVC Kenwood ; Korea Electric Terminal ; Keysight ; Kinetic Technologies ; Lattice Semiconductor ; LG Electronics ; Lotes ; Luxshare ; Marvell Technology Group ; MediaTek ; MegaChips Technology America ; Mentor Graphics ; Microsoft ; MStar Semiconductor ; Murata Manufacturing ; Netflix ; Nexperia ; Nintendo ; Novatek ; Nuvoton ; Nvidia ; NXP Semiconductors ; Onkyo ; Parade Technologies ; Pioneer ; Qualcomm ; Realtek ; Rohde & Schwarz ; Samsung ; Semtech ; Sharp ; Sigma Designs ; Silicon Line ; Sky ; Socionext ; Sound United ; Spectra7 Microsystems ; STMicroelectronics ; Synaptics ; Synopsys ; Tektronix ; Teledyne Technologies ; TeVeAe ; Texas Instruments ; TP Vision ; Regza ; Underwriters Laboratories ; Unigraf ; Valens Semiconductor ; ViXS Systems ; Wilder Technologies ; Xilinx ; Xperi ;
Designed	December 2002
Manufacturer	HDMI Adopters (over 1,700 companies)
Superseded	DVI, VGA, SCART, RGB component, S-Video, composite video
General specifications
Width	13.9 mm (type A), 10.42 mm (type C), 6.4 mm (type D)
Height	4.45 mm (type A), 2.42 mm (type C), 2.8 mm (type D)
Hot pluggable	Yes
External	Yes
Audio signal	LPCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, MPCM, DSD, DST, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Video signal	Maximum resolution limited by available bandwidth
Pins	19
Data
Data signal	Yes
Bitrate	Up to 48 Gbit/s, as of HDMI 2.1b
Protocol	TMDS, Fixed Rate Link (FRL)
Pinout
	HDMI type A receptacle
Pin 1	TMDS data2+
Pin 2	TMDS data2 shield
Pin 3	TMDS data2−
Pin 4	TMDS data1+
Pin 5	TMDS data1 shield
Pin 6	TMDS data1−
Pin 7	TMDS data0+
Pin 8	TMDS data0 shield
Pin 9	TMDS data0−
Pin 10	TMDS clock+
Pin 11	TMDS clock shield
Pin 12	TMDS clock−
Pin 13	Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
Pin 14	Reserved (HDMI 1.0–1.3a); Utility/HEAC+ (HDMI 1.4+, optional, HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC), and Audio Return Channel (ARC));
Pin 15	SCL (I2C serial clock for DDC)
Pin 16	SDA (I2C serial data for DDC)
Pin 17	Ground (for DDC, CEC, ARC, and HEC)
Pin 18	+5 V (up to 50 mA)
Pin 19	Hot plug detect (all versions); HEAC− (HDMI 1.4+, optional, HDMI Ethernet Channel, and Audio Return Channel);

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a proprietary audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a source device, such as a display controller, to a computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device.^[3] HDMI is a digital replacement for analog video standards.

DVI-D, VGA and HDMI connectors on a graphics card

HDMI implements the ANSI/CTA-861 standard, which defines video formats and waveforms, transport of compressed and uncompressed LPCM audio, auxiliary data, and implementations of the VESA EDID.^[4]^[5]^{: p. III} CEA-861 signals carried by HDMI are electrically compatible with the CEA-861 signals used by the Digital Visual Interface (DVI). No signal conversion is necessary, nor is there a loss of video quality when a DVI-to-HDMI adapter is used.^[5]^: §C The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) capability allows HDMI devices to control each other when necessary and allows the user to operate multiple devices with one handheld remote control device.^[5]^: §6.3

Several versions of HDMI have been developed and deployed since the initial release of the technology, occasionally introducing new connectors with smaller form factors, but all versions still use the same basic pinout and are compatible with all connector types and cables. Other than improved audio and video capacity, performance, resolution and color spaces, newer versions have optional advanced features such as 3D, Ethernet data connection, and CEC extensions.

Production of consumer HDMI products started in late 2003.^[6] In Europe, either DVI-HDCP or HDMI is included in the HD ready in-store labeling specification for TV sets for HDTV, formulated by EICTA with SES Astra in 2005. HDMI began to appear on consumer HDTVs in 2004 and camcorders and digital still cameras in 2006.^[7]^[8] As of January 2021^[update], nearly 10 billion HDMI devices have been sold.^[9]

^ "HDMI Adopters and Founders". HDMI. Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
^ "Members". HDMI Forum. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
^ "HDMI FAQ". HDMI.org. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2007.
^ CEA-861-D, A DTV Profile for Uncompressed High Speed Digital Interfaces, §1 Scope
^ ^a ^b ^c High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specification 1.3a (PDF), HDMI Licensing, LLC, November 10, 2006, archived from the original (PDF) on March 5, 2016, retrieved April 1, 2016 – via Microprocessor.org
^ "The First HDMI Consumer Electronics Products Debut at Cedia 2003" (Press release). Indianapolis, IN: HDMI.org. September 5, 2003. Archived from the original on April 23, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
^ Samsung (February 24, 2006). "Samsung Camera Releases New High-Performance Digimax L85 Featuring World's First High Definition Multimedia Interface". dpreview.com. Retrieved July 1, 2008.
^ "Canon's new feature-packed HV20 HD camcorder expands high definition camcorder capabilities and choices for consumers". Canon. January 31, 2007. Archived from the original on March 3, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2008.
^ Cite error: The named reference ces2021pr was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[HDMIAdopters-1] "HDMI Adopters and Founders". HDMI. Archived from the original on August 1, 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2015.

[2] "Members". HDMI Forum. Retrieved March 16, 2017.

[HDMIFAQ-3] "HDMI FAQ". HDMI.org. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2007.

[4] CEA-861-D, A DTV Profile for Uncompressed High Speed Digital Interfaces, §1 Scope

[HDMI1.3a-5] High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specification 1.3a (PDF), HDMI Licensing, LLC, November 10, 2006, archived from the original (PDF) on March 5, 2016, retrieved April 1, 2016 – via Microprocessor.org

[6] "The First HDMI Consumer Electronics Products Debut at Cedia 2003" (Press release). Indianapolis, IN: HDMI.org. September 5, 2003. Archived from the original on April 23, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2022.

[7] Samsung (February 24, 2006). "Samsung Camera Releases New High-Performance Digimax L85 Featuring World's First High Definition Multimedia Interface". dpreview.com. Retrieved July 1, 2008.

[8] "Canon's new feature-packed HV20 HD camcorder expands high definition camcorder capabilities and choices for consumers". Canon. January 31, 2007. Archived from the original on March 3, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2008.

[ces2021pr-9] Cite error: The named reference ces2021pr was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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