What does Category 2 HDMI cable mean?

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Current high speed cables (Category 2) are capable of carrying the increased bandwidth. If your HDMI cables are already high-speed and can send 1080p video at 60 frames per second, They have the bandwidth to carry 4K video at 60 frames per second if both the HDTV and the source are HDMI 2.0-compatible.

Are all HDMI cables 2.0 compliant?

Related articles. Every step in your AV chain (the expensive devices into which you plug the cables) generally must be HDMI 2.0a for HDR to work. As in, your TV, receiver and source all have to be HDMI 2.0a, and usually require HDCP 2.2 copy protection too.

Are there any certified HDMI 2.1 cables?

The HDMI 2.1 Specification includes a new cable – the Ultra High Speed HDMI® Cable. It’s the only cable that complies with stringent specifications designed to ensure support for all HDMI 2.1 features including uncompressed 8k@60 and 4K@120. The cable’s increased bandwidth capability supports up to 48Gbps.

Are HDMI 2 cables different?

It’s important to remember, there’s no such thing as HDMI cable “versions.” There’s no such thing as a “HDMI 2.0 cable.” The version numbers refer to the HDMI connections in your gear. Which is to say, your TV can have HDMI 2.0 inputs, but your HDMI cable is just an HDMI cable. Any High-speed will do.

When did Category 1 HDMI cables go into effect?

(§4.2.6) Category 1 HDMI cables are marketed as “Standard” and Category 2 HDMI cables as “High Speed”. This labeling guideline for HDMI cables went into effect on October 17, 2008.

What are the features of HDMI 2.1 cable?

The cable is backwards compatible and can be used with the existing installed base of HDMI devices. HDMI Specification 2.1 feature highlights include: Higher video resolutions support a range of high resolutions and faster refresh rates including 8K60Hz and 4K120Hz for immersive viewing and smooth fast-action detail.

When did HDMI 2.1 compliance test come out?

The HDMI 2.1 Compliance Test Specification (CTS) is being published in stages and the first release was in August 2018 including support for Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC). Additional features will be added in the coming months.

What are the different types of HDMI connectors?

There are five HDMI connector types. Type A/B are defined in the HDMI 1.0 specification, type C is defined in the HDMI 1.3 specification, and type D/E are defined in the HDMI 1.4 specification.