Comprehensive Information Regarding HDMI Connectors

 

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. This high-end modern format was first designed in the early 2000s, with the goal of improving the overall convenience and functionality of existing HDTV signal transmission standards.

     Before HDMI, they could only use component video, DVI, or SCART. Component video, while successful at carrying HD signals once connected, required users to arrange numerous connections if they desired both audio and video to transport simultaneously.

      These days, HDMI is the preferred option for transferring audio-visual signals at home and at business. As intended by the inventors, ultra-high-quality audio-visual signals can be consistently and cleanly transferred between connected devices using a single, robust HDMI cable

Male and female HDMI connectors are available based on which side of the interface they need to support in order to complete the connection, just like with many other audio-video cable components. 

The HDMI standard has undergone multiple official iterations and revisions. Every update brought new requirements for HDMI connectors.

Types of HDMI Connectors

Today, a wide variety of HDMI connectors are available. They are not always interchangeable between devices or applications, despite the fact that they perform the same function. Stated differently, you must identify the type of connector you are utilizing before making a purchase.
The graphic representation and pinout of the HDMI connector below illustrate the many types:

There are currently five common varieties of HDMI cable connectors available, which are as follows:

• Type A (standard - Which is often used in consumer segment)
• Type B (dual-link - not currently used in mainstream consumer products)
• Type C (mini)
• Type D (micro)
• Type E (Automotive Connection System, designed primarily for use in vehicles)

HDMI Type A connector 

 

HDMI A type A connector is found on almost every brand of modern TV, monitor, game console, and desktop computer. Type A is a 19-pin connector that can transmit audio-video signals with bandwidths ranging from 4K UHD to standard definition (SDTV).

HDMI Type C Mini Connector

Type C mini HDMI connectors are a smaller, slimmed-down version of type A, and are very commonly found on various types of portable equipment. Typical examples might include DSLR cameras, camcorders, large tablets, and sat nav systems

Mini HDMI connectors provide all of the features of conventional type A versions in a smaller form, just as their even smaller relative, the micro HDMI connector. Similar to their micro counterpart, HDMI mini cables are typically packaged with a conventional type A plug at one end and a mini type C plug at the other.

HDMI Type D Micro Connector

Micro versions of Type D HDMI connectors are available. Compared to normal and micro HDMI connectors, these are smaller. However, because of microformat size restrictions, they maintain the same 19-pin configuration, but in a slightly altered layout.Compared to a typical HDMI type A plug or socket, they are less than half the size. Type D was created especially for mobile phones and other tiny, incredibly portable devices that need audio-video communication.