What has the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandated for HDMI usage in HDTVs?
In the United States, the FCC has mandated that beginning July 1, 2005, all HDTVs 36 inches and larger labeled “Digital Cable Ready” must include either a DVI/HDCP or HDMI/HDCP interface. In addition, either a DVI/HDCP or HDMI/HDCP interface is required for: • Models with screen sizes 25 to 35 inches: 50% of a manufacturer’s or importer’s models manufactured or imported after July 1, 2005; 100% of such models manufactured or imported after July 1, 2006. • Models with screen sizes 13 to 24 inches: 100% of a manufacturer’s or importer’s models manufactured or imported after July 1, 2007. [Source: Code of Federal Regulations, Section 15.
