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HDMI

HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE


INTRODUCTION

It is a connector between high definition


devices such as Blu-ray disc, a video game
console to a compatible digital audio or video
monitor such as digital television.
GENERAL
 HDMI encodes the video data into TMDS for
transmission digitally over HDMI.
 TMDS is a channel which carries video, and/or
audio through one of three modes;
1. Video Data Period:
The pixel of an active video are transmitted.
2. Data Instant Period:
Audio are transmitted with a series of
packets.
3. Control Period:
Occurs between video and data island
periods.

Different versions of HDMI have been


introduced, from HDMI 1.0 to 1.3. Same cable is
being used but there is difference in throughput.
HDMI VS DVI
DVI used for carrying digital video on
modern computer monitors and graphic cards.
HDMI is backward compatible with DVI and vice
versa; but
 Audio and remote control features of

HDMI will not be available.


 Without support of HDCP on display, the
signal source, prevent end user from viewing
or recording certain restricted contents.
SPECIFICATIONS
The are electrical and mechanical
requirements of the cable and connectors.
 Connectors:

HDMI specifications include three


connectors intended for different markets.
a. Standard type A HDMI connectors has 19
pins with bandwidth to support SDTV,
EDTV & HDTV modes.
b. A high resolution type B HDMI 1.0
connector has 29 pin.
which allows to carry an expanded video
channel for use with very high resolution
displays.
a. A type C mini connector, intended for
portable devices but has the same 19 pins.
 Cable:
HDMI cables are available for type A to type
C. It is used to carry video, audio and devices
controlling signals.
 TMDS Channel:
Carries videos, audios through three modes;
 Video Data Period
 Data Island Period
 Control Period
 CEC Channel:
It is optional to implement, but wiring is
necessary, the channel
 Uses a industry standard protocol.
 Used for remote control functions.
 Is a one-wire bidirectional serial bus.
 Defined in HDMI 1.0, updated in HDMI 1.2a
and again in 1.3a.
VERSIONS
 HDMI 1.0: December 2002
Single cable digital audio/video connection,
maximum of 4.9 Gbits/sec.
 HDMI 1.1: May 2004

Added support for DVD audio.


 HDMI 1.2: August 2005

Added support for one bit Audio, used on


super audio CDs, up to 8 channels.
The availability of HDMI type A connector.
 HDMI 1.2a: December 2005

Fully specifies consumer electronics control


(CEC) features.
 HDMI 1.3: June 2006

Increased bandwidth to 10.2 Gbits/sec.


Availability of a new mini-connector for
devices (type C).
 HDMI 1.3a: November 2006
Cable modification for type C.
Source termination is recommended.
 HDMI 1.3b:

Testing specification (happening) released on


26 march 2007.
CABLE LENGTH
 No specific cable length.
 HDMI 1.3 introduces 2 kinds of cables to reduce
the confusion about which cable supports which
video format.
 Category 1:
 Standard or HDTV

 28, AWG about 5 meter long

 Category 2:
 High speed/greater than HDTV

 Higher quality, 24 AWG about 12-15 meter.


HDMI & HD OPTICAL MEDIA PLAYER

 HD DVD, Blu-ray disc uses Dolby Digital


plus, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD master
Audio having very high bitrates.
 HD DVD, Blu-ray permit “interactive
audio”.
CRITICISM
 Connector are not robust as previous display
connectors. Tripping over a cable plugged into an
HDMI port can easily damage the port.
 Lack of security mechanism built on connectors
and plug are more prone to physical and/ or
electrical damage.
THANK YOU

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