High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) refers to a new type of digital connector for video pictures that's functionally similar to DVI, but uses a smaller plug.

Ref: 124219/2006-09-27

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a digital interface used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices. It is commonly used in the industrial and consumer electronics industries for applications such as home theater systems, gaming consoles, and computer displays.

Examples of devices that use HDMI include:

  1. Televisions and monitors: Many modern televisions and computer monitors have HDMI ports to allow for easy connection to other devices.

  2. Gaming consoles: Gaming consoles such as the PlayStation and Xbox use HDMI to transmit high-quality video and audio to a display.

  3. Blu-ray players: Blu-ray players use HDMI to transmit high-quality video and audio to a television or home theater system.

  4. Digital cameras: Some digital cameras have HDMI ports that allow for easy connection to a television or monitor to view photos and videos.

Other similar digital interfaces used in the industrial and consumer electronics industries include:

  1. DisplayPort: DisplayPort is a digital interface used to transmit video and audio signals between devices. It is commonly used in computer displays and some televisions.

  2. DVI: Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a digital interface used to transmit video signals between devices. It is commonly used in computer displays.

  3. Thunderbolt: Thunderbolt is a digital interface developed by Apple that can transmit both video and data signals. It is commonly used in Apple computers and some peripheral devices.

  4. USB-C: USB-C is a digital interface that can transmit both data and video signals. It is commonly used in laptops, smartphones, and tablets.


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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): Multi-Media-Projekte, Interfaces


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