The latest version of HDMI 1.4 specification provides a number of new features

Responsible for high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) offers HDMI Licensing agencies authorized by the company recently released the latest version of the HDMI 1.4 specification will encompasses new features. The latest version of the HDMI specification provides a number of new features, including Ethernet connectivity, and TDA5145T datasheet and HDMI cable return channel by adding audio to provide upload the audio connection.

HDMI 1.4 specification provides the following new features:

HDMI Ethernet channel

HDMI 1.4 specification was added in the cable data path to achieve two-way high-speed transmission. There is such a capable device in the link, will be available Ethernet cable 100Mb / s speed to send and TDA5145T price and receive data, making them immediately become IP based equipment.

HDMI Ethernet Channel will allow an Internet-enabled HDMI devices, without the use of other Ethernet cable, you can with other HDMI devices to share its Internet connection. This new feature also provides the required DMI to share content between devices interconnect architecture.

Audio return channel

Specification adds a new audio channel can reduce the processing and TDA5145T suppliers and playback audio upload the number of cables required. High definition television receiver audio and video content directly, this new audio return channel, allowing high-definition TV without an extra cable, HDMI cable directly send the audio stream to the A / V receiver.

HDMI 3D feature

For the HDMI 1.4 specification defines a common 3D equipment, formats and resolutions, this specification will be home 3D system input / output portion of the standard, standard resolution up to dual 1080p.

Support the 4K × 2K resolution The latest specification for HDMI devices

support four times the resolution of 1080p resolution HD. Support the new specifications 4K × 2K resolution, HDMI interface allows digital cinema to be used in many of the same standard definition content delivery. Supported formats include:

3840 × 2160 24Hz/25Hz/30Hz

4096 × 2160 24Hz

Extended support for color space

HDMI technology supports are designed specifically for digital camera color space. HDMI-enabled display device can support sYCC601, Adobe RGB and AdobeYCC601, connect digital camera to display more accurate color fidelity.

Mini HDMI connector

Mini HDMI connector is a significantly smaller 19-pin connector, portable device that supports up to 1080p resolution. This new connector in size than the existing HDMI Mini Connector by 50%.

Car Connection System

Car Connection System is designed for high-definition content delivery vehicle designed cabling specifications. HDMI 1.4 specification design solution that can handle facing the rigors of high temperature, vibration, noise and other problems and environmental factors. Car Connection System, automobile manufacturers HD content in the design of the car have a viable solution.

"As consumer electronics and personal computer industry to design a variety of products to enhance the consumer HD experience, HDMI specification will continue to add functionality." HDMI Licensing, said Steve Venuti, president, Ethernet version 1.4 specification support network connectivity and 3D format, such as the recent the most exciting and powerful creative features, In addition, we provide more solutions for portable devices, including smaller connector, and designed specifically for the automotive connection systems, This is, as we see, more and more different devices using the HDMI technology. "

Several upcoming new HDMI cable. Consumers need to use HDMI Ethernet channel, you must purchase a standard HDMI cable with Ethernet, or high-speed HDMI cable with Ethernet. An external device connected to the vehicle HDMI HD system, you must use the new HDMI cable car. Consumers can expect to see new cable with the new HDMI 1.4 HDMI 1.4 devices are available. Consumers will be able to purchase the following

HDMI cable:

Standard HDMI cables - supports data transfer rates 1080i/60;

Speed HDMI Cable - supports data rates beyond 1080p, including Deep Color and the new 1.4 specification of all 3D formats;

Standard HDMI cable with Ethernet - includes Ethernet connectivity;

High-speed HDMI cable with Ethernet - includes Ethernet connectivity;

HDMI cable car - for an external HDMI devices to HDMI devices inside the car.

HDMI specification sustained and rapid development in the market, the world has more than 850 licensed companies. More and more consumer electronics and PC manufacturers authorized to use the HDMI specification, further enhancing this specification in the world of HD digital connectivity standard position. In-Stat market research firm reports that in 2009, the HDMI device shipments are expected to reach about 394 million units (Department), had sales of equipment are more than 10 million units (the Department). The end of 2009, 100% digital TV will be with at least one HDMI input.