Terminology / Interfaces / HDMI
HDMI
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
An interface standard that carries uncompressed digital audio and video simultaneously over a single cable. HDMI, High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Principal versions:
HDMI 1.3 (standard announced June 2006)
Bandwidth of 10.2 Gbps; introduced Deep Color support; maximum resolution of 1080p.
HDMI 1.4 (standard announced June 2009)
Added 4K support (3840 × 2160 @ 30 Hz), HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC), Audio Return Channel (ARC), and 3D formats.
HDMI 2.0 (standard announced 2013)
Bandwidth increased to 18 Gbps; supports 3840 × 2160 @ 60 Hz and enhanced multi-channel audio.
HDMI 2.0a (standard announced April 2015)
Extended HDMI 2.0 with support for static HDR metadata.
HDMI 2.0b (released March 2016)
Extended HDMI 2.0a with support for the HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) HDR format.
HDMI 2.1 (standard announced November 2017)
Bandwidth substantially increased to 48 Gbps; supports 8K @ 60 Hz and 4K @ 120 Hz; introduced Dynamic HDR and enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), among other features.