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High-Definition Multimedia Interface facts for kids

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The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. The main use of an HDMI cable is to connect components such as a DVD player to a High-definition television (HDTV). HDMI is the uncompressed, all-digital standard used for High-Definition (HD) quality for consumer electronics and PC products using a single cable. It transmits digital video, multi-channel surround sound, and control data through a single cable. It replaces up to eleven older cables with a single connection. It uses the same technology as DVI but is more commonly used, especially for consumer electronics and laptops.

Images for kids

  • DVI-HDMI-Adapter

    An adapter with HDMI (male, right) and DVI (female, left) connectors

  • Adapter dvi hdmi S7302224 wp

    An adapter with DVI (female, rear, not visible) and HDMI (female, front) connectors

  • HDMI Connector Types

    Connector types for HDMI

  • Mini micro HDMI Stecker by NicoJenner

    HDMI connector plugs (male): Type D (Micro), Type C (Mini), and Type A

  • HDMI.socket

    HDMI type A receptacle

  • MicroHDMI Rpi4

    Micro HDMI receptacle

  • HDMI-Kabel

    A standard HDMI cable

  • HDMI 1.4 with Audio Return Channel

    HDMI 1.4 with audio return channel

  • Acer Swift 3 rear-left edge

    An HDMI port on the side of a laptop computer

  • HDMI Alt Mode - USB Type-C pin mapping

    HDMI Alternate Mode for USB Type-C pin mapping

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