New cable will provide internet connectivity to HDTVs
May 29, 2009
An industry consortium announced new specifications for High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cables that will provide a maximum 100Mb-per-second high speed internet connection for HD televisions and other improved features.
The new specification called HDMI 1.4, which will be available for electronics manufacturers by June 30th, adds a data channel to the HDMI cable and will enable high-speed sharing between devices such as PCs and digital TVs.
Connected devices that include this feature will be able to send and receive data via Ethernet, making them instantly ready for any IP-based application.
"The HDMI specification continues to add functionality as the consumer electronics and PC industries build products that enhance the consumer's HD experience," said Steve Venuti, president of HDMI Licensing.
"The 1.4 specification will support some of the most excitingand powerful near-term innovations such as Ethernet connectivity and 3D formats," he added.
Now with over 850 adopters worldwide, the HDMI specification by both consumer electronics and PC manufacturers further strengthens its position as the worldwide standard for high-definition digital connectivity, the group said.
According to market research firm In-Stat, over 394 million HDMI-enabled devices are expected to ship in 2009, with an installed base of 1 billion devices. By the end of 2009, 100 percent of digital televisions are expected to have at least one HDMI input.
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