The Evolution of HDMI Versions Trademark and Logo Usage Speed Ratings News Alert: US Customs Ethernet Ready (HEC) & Audio Return Channel (ARC) 4K, Real Time Content and Support for additional Color Palettes Heightened Viewing Experience: 3D

HDMI Evolution 1.0

HDMI Evolution 1.1

HDMI Evolution 1.2

HDMI Evolution 1.2

HDMI Evolution 1.3

1.4a Feature Overview - Motivation

HDMI Evolution 1.4

SPEED RATING What does the “Speed Rating” of HDMI® cables actually measure? The speed rating determines a cable’s ability to transfer large amounts of data at certain predetermined time intervals usually measured in Gigabits per Second (Gbps). HDTV Set Top Box – 1080i / 8-bit Color – 2.23 Gbps Advanced Gaming Station (xBox360/PS3/Wii) – 1080p / 8-bit Color – 4.455 Gbps HDMI Ver. 1.3a – 1080p / 12-bit Deep Color – 6.6825 Gbps Blu-Ray Profile 1.3 – 1080p / 14-bit Deep Color – 7.7963 Gbps Blu-Ray Profile 2.0 – 1080p / 16-bit Deep Color – 8.91 Gbps HDMI Ver. 1.4a – 1440p+ / 16-bit Deep Color – 10.2 Gbps HDMI Ver. 3D, 4K and beyond Guaranteed Standard Speed 4.95 Gbps Standard Speed cables that will pass Blue-Ray’s 1080p Guaranteed High Speed 10.2 Gbps Note: New Longer Length Integrator (CS1) and Caliber Series (10 to 15 meter) will do 1080p Standard Speed. They are certified up to but not above 10.2 Gbps (High Speed)

Note: What HDMI.org did not foresee was that components would be connected by Wi-Fi and not have to be physically connected at all.

The new HDMI spec has added the optional HDMI Ethernet and Audio Return Channel (HEAC). This feature allows: Internet connection sharing among devices Device to device content distribution Current and future IP-based applications (D-NLA, UPnP, IPTV etc) HDMI HEC

The HDMI Connector Ethernet Wiring CEC DDC Hot Plug Detect +5V TMDS Chan. 0 TMDS Chan. 2 TMDS Chan. 1 TMDS Clock Pin 10 TMDS Clock+ Pin 11 TMDS Clock Shield Pin 12 TMDS Clock– Pin 13 CEC Pin 14 Reserved (N.C. on device) Pin 15 SCL Pin 16 SDA Pin 17 DDC/CEC Ground Pin 18 +5V Power (max 50 mA) Pin 19 Hot Plug Detect 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– Ethernet Wiring The 5-volt power conductor must be built to minimize resistance. The shielding and dielectrics need to do their jobs better than ever. Every twisted pair conductor needs to be accurately constructed in the correct gauge. In analog cables, performance depends on design. The digital HDMI cable is no different.

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Current or Standard HDMI The Hardware side… Current or Standard HDMI It is recommended that you label input and output that support the HDMI Ethernet Channel an/or the Audio Return Channel. HDMI Licensing, LLC recommends that such ports be labeled as follows: Ports that support the Audio Return Channel should be labeled “ARC” Ports that support the HDMI Ethernet Channel should be labeled “HEC” Ports that support both the Audio Return channel and the HDMI Ethernet channel should be labeled “ARC + HEC” Note: Don’t hold your breath waiting to see Components featuring HEC; I will explain…