Since the arrival of high resolution a few years ago, there is an input that has revolutionized the way we watch video games, movies and other products, HDMI, which allows us to connect devices that emit signals up to 720p to 4K for this time. And since everything has to evolve, the next step needed to see quality to get a new standard is now official.
he CES 2025 The stage was chosen for the formal presentation HDMI 2.2, New generation audio and video transmission standard. According to its announcement HDMI Forum, The most notable advancement is the increase in bandwidth, which goes from 48 Gbps to 96 Gbps, doubling capacity. This improvement enables significantly higher refresh rates, reaching up to 4K at 480 Hz, as well as 8K at 240 Hz and 10K at 120 Hz.
It also introduces advancements like technology Fixed Rate Link (FRL) Next-generation Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), designed to perfectly synchronize audio and video in complex configurations. These advances not only promise benefits for gamers, content creators, and filmmakers, but also expand possibilities in applications such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and light field displays.
HDMI 2.2 It also represents a leap forward in commercial and technical applications. Its ability to handle high data rates makes it ideal for large-scale digital signage, medical imaging and machine vision systems. It seeks to respond to the growing demand for high precision and performance equipment in the professional and entertainment sectors.
This marks an important milestone in ecosystem evolution, as highlighted by HDMI Forum In their statement: “This new specification supports the rapidly evolving landscape of exciting new technologies and products entering the market now and in the future.” with HDMI 2.2Users can expect a more fluid, immersive audio and video experience with quality standards never seen before
However, it may become acquired technology until there are televisions with this input on the market and abandon the previous one.
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