Kabardins photo/Shutterstock.comThe HDMI standard has established itself as a mainstay of the post-HD digital age. While new versions have arrived and speeds have increased, the connectors have remained the same since their initial introduction. So what’s the difference between standard HDMI, Mini HDMI, and Micro HDMI? What Is HDMI? To understand the different varieties of HDMI cables in use, it’s a good idea to get a basic understanding of what HDMI is. HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. It’s a digital standard designed to transport video and audio from a source (like a Blu-Ray player or game console) to a display or recorder. Alexander_Evgenyevich/Shutterstock.comHDMI has seen several iterations, each increasing the bandwidth throughput to allow for higher resolutions and increased framerates. The latest standard is HDMI 2.1, which allows for 48Gbps total throughput, or enough bandwidth for an uncompressed 12-bit 4K HDR signal at 120Hz. Regardless of whether you’re using full-fat HDMI (also known as Type-A) or a smaller variant, the standard uses 19 pins to carry various signals including video and audio, clocks to keep things in sync, 5V of power, and even Ethernet data. A standard Type-A HDMI cable, like the one you would find in the back of your TV or a game console, uses a relatively large 14 x 4.55 mm connector that can only be inserted one way. A Standard Cable What Is Mini HDMI? Mini HDMI, also known as Type-C,… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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HDMI vs. Mini HDMI vs. Micro HDMI: What’s the Difference?
