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SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Ultra High Speed HDMI(R) Cables Now Available Enabling End-to-End HDMI 2.1 Installations

Over three years after the launch of the HDMI Specification Version 2.1, major

products are now widely available that support HDMI 2.1 features including

4K@120Hz, 8K@60Hz, Dynamic HDR and eARC. Instead of asking when HDMI

2.1-enabled products will be available, people are now asking for advice about

which new HDMI 2.1-enabled products to buy.

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"It's exciting to see so many new products available with these new features,"

said Rob Tobias, CEO and president of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. (HDMI

LA). "And with the launch of the latest gaming consoles, consumers can now

enjoy a thrilling HDMI 2.1 end-to-end experience with consoles, AVR's, cables,

TVs and monitors. With shipments of HDMI products reaching almost 10 billion

since it launched in 2002, HDMI technology continues to be the universal

interface for consumer electronics products."

HDMI 2.1 technology's enhanced gaming features deliver advanced, unrivaled

gaming experiences into the home. These features include Variable Refresh Rate

(VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT); and when

combined with new 4K and 8K displays, HDR and eARC immersive audio, HDMI 2.1

brings the best of home entertainment to life. The new Fixed Rate Link (FRL)

mode of HDMI 2.1 ensures much more robust video delivery over the cable, by

using a robust forward error correction scheme, combined with a link training

protocol which adapts the link rate, if needed.

Another year of big accomplishments for the HDMI Forum

"The HDMI Forum didn't rest after releasing the 2.1 specification and 2020 was

one of its busiest years ever," said David Glen of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

and President of the HDMI Forum. "We launched the Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable

Certification Program (UHS Program) and now these UHS Cables are available in

the market to enable full the 48Gbps performance of HDMI 2.1. We also released

the Compliance Test Specification for Active Cables, and end-users will shortly

be able to purchase Active Optical Cables that support longer length

installations, an important step in completing the HDMI 2.1 ecosystem."

Regarding the future he added, "In addition to the great products released in

2020, we're expecting many new products in 2021 supporting the enhanced

features of HDMI 2.1."

The mandatory UHS Program ensures that quality Ultra High Speed HDMI(R) Cables

reach the market and support 4K and 8K video, HDR, VRR, eARC and all other HDMI

2.1 features, and cables are required to affix an Ultra High Speed HDMI

Certification Label to each package notifying consumers of the certification

status of the product. These Certified cable designs must pass rigorous testing

requirements for 48G signal performance and pass new state-of-the-art EMI tests

designed to minimize interference with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other radio frequencies.

The HDMI Forum is also promoting HDMI Cable Power. With this feature, active

HDMI Cables can now be powered directly from the HDMI Connector, without

attaching a separate power cable. This makes attaching and using active HDMI

Cables as easy as using passive, wired HDMI Cables.

Shipments of Premium High Speed HDMI Cables grow along with expansion of 4K

content distribution

With the explosion of 4K content, this cable is vital to both the consumer and

commercial sectors connecting 4K cable, satellite and IPTV set top boxes to

TVs. It is specified globally for use by service providers for in-home

installations. It also requires packaging to display the Premium HDMI Cable

Certification Label for added verification of compliance and to prevent

counterfeiting; this cable certification program is also administered by HDMI LA.

HDMI LA Ramps Up International Enforcement of Counterfeit Products

HDMI LA ensures licensed and compliant products reach the market and works with

international law enforcement and customs and borders officials to conduct

factory raids, product seizures and takedowns of counterfeit product listings

on e-commerce and social media. This benefits the licensed HDMI Adopters and

authorized resellers and ensures end-users can purchase legitimate products,

enabling a seamless plug-and-play experience.

HDMI LA at CES 2021

HDMI LA is participating in the all-digital CES 2021 and will be hosting

content as well as a webcast featuring David Glen and Rob Tobias providing a

more detailed update on the status of HDMI technology and HDMI 2.1 in the marketplace.

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 2.1 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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