HDMI Cables
and DVI Cables
HDMI
or High Definition Multimedia Interface.
Is a constantly evolving industry. HDMI is the current
standard of an
all-in-one, standardized, universal connector for audio/video
applications. Featuring a modern design and backed by the biggest names
in the electronic industry, HDMI is attempting to finally unify all
digital media components with a single cable, remote, and interface. HDMI
cables are built with a 5 Gbps bandwidth limit that is over
twice the bandwidth HDTV which is 2.2 Gbps, and is
built forwards compatible offering
unallocated pipeline for future technologies. The connectors are
sliding contact are similar to firewire and USB, instead of screw on
of DVI. HDMI 1.3 increases the bandwidth limit to
10.2 Gbps allowing
for the video and audio improvements.
DVI
or Digital Video Interface.
DVI is a highly popular form of video interface made to
maximize the quality of LCD flat panel monitors
and video graphics cards. DVI is a replacement for the plug
& display standard and a step up from the digital
only format for old flat panel monitors. DVI
cables are becoming very popular with video card
manufacturers (ATI) and most video cards include both a VGA
and a DVI output port. In addition to being used as the
standard interface,
the DVI standard was the digital transfer method of choice
for HDTV, plasma and other high end video
displays for TV, movies, and DVDs. The digital market
is now heading towards HDMI interface
for high definition media and DVI is being used in the
computer market.