ZD to Dingwang Personal Commercial Channel September 7 Beijing News: Recently, HDMI announced the specifications for the HDMI adaptation mode developed for USB Type-C.
This allows HDMI-capable source devices to directly connect to HDMI-capable displays using USB Type-C connectors, without the need for tedious protocols and connector adapters or hardware protection devices to transmit the HDMI signal of the unit through a single cable.
Simply put, uses this latest USB Type-C to HDMI cable to allow devices with USB Type-C interface to directly connect to HDMI monitors and TVs, and no longer need an adapter.
HDMI adaptation mode specification will fully support HDMI 1.4b function , including 4K resolution, audio return channel (ARC), 3D, HDMI Ethernet channel and consumer electronic device control (CEC), and does not mention HDMI 2.0.
HDMI Charter President Rob Tobias (right) and Jeff Park
Many types of consumer electronics require a single solution to transmit audio, video, data and power, and USB Type-C is the preferred connector for such products. The release of this specification is a collaboration between the two most popular connectivity solutions at present, allowing users to avoid using adapters and converters when facing different interfaces.
"USB Type-C connectors are growing rapidly in the mobile phone and PC markets," said Rob Tobias, president of HDMI franchise. "Consumers expect to easily connect these devices to monitors with a USB Type-C to HDMI cable and use the performance and features of the native HDMI. This specification will lead to more source devices using HDMI."
According to him, this USB Type-C to HDMI cable will be officially launched as early as next January at the CES International Electronics Consumer Show.
