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 High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a new digital interface that transmits digital signals from a source (such as a DVD player or set-top box) to a high-definition display. HDMI cables are designed to carry up to 5 Gbps of bandwidth, which allows them to support the ultra-high resolutions common in digital TV. One HDMI connection does the job of three video cables and six audio cables, which makes it bulkier and considerably more expensive than most interfaces.
History of HDMI Cables
HDMI cables were first developed in April 2002 as a prototype for a backward-compatible connector for Digital Visual Interface (DVI). Before HDMI, HDTV displays used a less efficient connection known as DVI-HDTV, which suffered high data loss and had limited support for audio. Today's HDMI and HDMI-DVI cables use smaller connectors and are able to handle audio as well as advanced color and CE control functions.
Types of HDMI cables
HDMI cables are actually bundles of carefully selected wires, each carrying a specific type of signal. The cables are classified according to the number of wires and the pins on each plug.
 HDMI male to male cables are one of the most common types of cables used to connect your HDTV to PS3, XBox360, Cable box, and so for. Both heads are male connections and allow for seamless connection with any HDMI female connection.
Type A HDMI cables have a 13.9mm-wide plug with 19 pins, designed to work with HDTV, EDTV, and SDTV devices. They also double as HDMI adapters for single-link DVI-D, the all-digital version of the DVI interface.
Type B cables have wider plugs (21.2mm) containing 29 pins. This allows them to carry twice as much audio as Type A, ideal for "future" displays with resolutions as high as 3840x2400. Like Type A, they can also work as HDMI to DVI adapters and can handle dual-link DVI-D, but cannot work on CE devices.
Type C is a smaller connector designed for portable devices. The plug is 10.42mm across, but has the same 19-pin configuration as Type A. You can connect it to a Type A cable using a Type A-to-C HDMI adapter.
Benefits of HDMI cables
The main advantage of HDMI cables is cost-efficiency. One HDMI connection does the job of about three video cables and six audio cables. It also supports most PC video and TV formats from standard to high-definition, and carries eight channels of digital audio.
HDMI also offers more efficient transfers, as it eliminates the need to convert from digital to analog and back again. From one end to the other, your signals remain in their uncompressed digital form. This gives you consistently good audio and video quality, even if you eventually upgrade your equipment.
Generic and Premium HDMI cables
Generic and premium brands are one of the first decisions you'll face when you buy HDMI cables. But besides the price gap, most experts agree that there's not much difference. This is because HDMI cables are digital, which means signals are transmitted in ones and zeros (essentially "on" and "off"). There's no in-between-either you have a feed or not.
For most home applications, cheap HDMI cables can do the job. Perhaps the only reason you may want a branded cable is when you need to go beyond 15 feet in cable length. Signals usually start to degrade beyond this distance. Some premium features, such as gold-plated ends and reinforced coatings, can help reduce the degradation.
HDMI cable myths
A common misconception about HDMI cables is that it's the only one that will work with high-definition displays. In fact, you can view your HDTV with your old analog component cables, and with even more robust quality. The only problem is that you'll need more cables, and as larger displays enter the market, you'll eventually need an HDMI cable to handle the higher resolutions.
Another myth is that quality is not affected by cable length. Although there's no specified maximum length for HDMI, cables longer than 15 feet may suffer some signal loss because of attenuation. Some discount HDMI cables can go up to 50 feet, but if you really need to go beyond 15, go for a reliable brand such as Monster Cable.
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