2025-01-08
HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
HaiPress
Next-gen HDMI® Technology and higher bandwidth enables awide range of higher resolutions and refresh rates
LAS VEGAS,Jan. 7,2025 --HDMI Forum,Inc. today announced the upcoming release of Version 2.2 of the HDMI Specification. The new HDMI Specification delivers enhanced options for the vast HDMI ecosystem,with more advanced solutions to create,distribute and experience the best end-user outcome.
New technology enables higher quality options now and in the future for content producers such as TV,movie and game studios,while enabling multiple distribution platforms. Higher 96Gbps bandwidth and next-gen HDMI Fixed Rate Link technology provide optimal audio and video for a wide range of device applications. An end-user can be assured that their displays support a native video format in the best way possible and can deliver a seamless and reliable experience.
"The HDMI Forum's continuing mission is to develop specifications to meet the HDMI eco-system's growing demand for high-performance capabilities and features," said Chandlee Harrell,president of the HDMI Forum. "This new specification supports the fast-evolving landscape for amazing new technologies and products entering the markets now and in the future."
Higher resolutions and refresh rates will be supported and more high-quality options will be provided. Faster 96Gbps bandwidth improves demanding data-intensive,immersive and virtual applications such as AR/VR/MR,spatial reality and light field displays as well as various commercial applications such as large scale digital signage,medical imaging and machine vision.
Also included is Latency Indication Protocol (LIP) for improving audio and video synchronization,especially for multiple-hop system configurations such as those with an audio video receiver or soundbar.
The specification includes a new Ultra96 HDMI® Cable supporting 96Gbps bandwidth and enabling all the HDMI 2.2 Specification features. It is part of the HDMI Cable Certification Program requiring each model length to be tested and certified and display a Certification Label.
The new specification will be available to all HDMI 2.x Adopters and they will be notified when it is released in H1 2025.
About the HDMI Forum,Inc. HDMI Forum,Inc.,a non-profit,mutual benefit corporation,is comprised of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics,personal computers,mobile devices,cables and components. An open trade association,the HDMI Forum's mission is to foster broader industry participation in the development of future versions of the HDMI Specification and to further expand the ecosystem of interoperable,HDMI-enabled products. For more information on the HDMI Forum or on becoming a member please visit www.hdmiforum.org
About HDMI Licensing Administrator,Inc. HDMI Licensing Administrator,Inc. (HDMI LA) is the agent appointed by the HDMI Forum to license Version 2.2 of the HDMI Specification and is the agent appointed by the HDMI Founders to license earlier HDMI Specifications. HDMI LA provides marketing,promotional,licensing and administrative services. For more information,please visit www.hdmi.org
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