HDMI cables have revolutionized the way audio and video devices are connected and for good reason, which became the primary means of connecting cables. It offers the user a better control of devices and allows easy operation. It also provides superior picture and sound quality. This is made possible by digital transmission of high definition. However, one advantage of HDMI allowances for future technological development underestimated. With double the amount of bandwidth required to transmit audio and video to HDMI is set at least for future changes.

There are five basic versions of HDMI that have been previously published. However, the four most common types of cables, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Version 1.4 is the newest on the market and the improvement of the majority. A look at each of these variants is important, especially if you want to buy, you can get a cable for your needs. The first version, 1.0, was standardized in late 2002 and 1080 HD media, like all other models and is compatible with most versions of DVD-Audio, including Dolby Digital and DTS.

The second version comes with support for DVD-Audio, which allows 5.1-channel audio streaming to users of compatible players without additional RCA cable. The third version has two types, 1.2 and 1.2a. It comes with support for Super Audio CD, eliminating the need for analog cables to listen to the SACD. It also comes with a PC connector. The fourth version is also in the classes, 1.3, 1.3a, 1.3c 1.3be. Its major improvement is support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS. It also allows HD Master Audio, which is used in Blu-ray. The press release also comes with a higher bandwidth by a factor of two to 10 Gbps.

The latest version is 1.4, which was ratified in 2009. Has improved significantly, with the greatest of these is the inclusion of an HDMI port Ethernet, which allows bi-directional connection between compatible components and are able to transfer 100MB. It is also compatible with 1080p and 3D resolutions up to 3840p/2160p normal. It also has a return channel audio data can be sent and received by television, television allows viewers to listen to a single cable. It also supports standards such as Adobe RGB color photos and sYCC601 YCC601 for compatibility with digital cameras easy. This is certainly the right way for geeks!