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What is the Deal with Certified HDMI Cables?

April 26, 2017certified deal hdmi cables

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What is the Deal with Certified HDMI Cables?

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Much confusion exists surrounding HDMI cable certification and HDMI spec versions. The most recent HDMI specification is HDMI v1.4. All Amphenol HDMI Cables are High Speed Certified per HDMI 1.4 specifications and are therefore backwards compatible with all prior HDMI standards like HDMI 1.3a/1.3b Category 2. “Certified” means that an independent HDMI Authorized Testing Center (ATC) performed a series of lab tests on our cables to ensure compliance with the latest HDMI 1.4 spec. Only “High-Speed” certified HDMI Cables support 340 MHz (10.2 Gbps) bandwidth; essential for running demanding HD platforms such as the Sony PS3 and BluRay platforms. If you have any desire to utilize features like 3D HD Video, high refresh rates @ 120 Hz and above, or extended 48-bit deep color gamuts, a High-Speed Certified HDMI Cable is a necessity.