HDMI 2.0 specifications released

HDMI Forum Inc. today announced the release of the official specifications of the standard HDMI 2.0. The latest version of HDMI supports data transfer at speeds up to 18 Gbps, which is enough for broadcasting 4K UHD video (3840 × 2160) with a frame rate of 50/60 frames per second.

With a size of 8.3 megapixels, each 4K UHD frame contains four times more information than a 1080p frame (1920 × 1080). The HDMI 2.0 standard supports up to 32 audio channels with a sampling frequency of up to 1,536 kHz.

Best of all, the new standard is compatible with old HDMI cables of the category High Speed ​​(category 2) and old connectors, so there is no need to upgrade equipment.

Of the other interesting features of HDMI 2.0:
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• Simultaneous broadcast of two video streams to several viewers on one screen. Finally, the couple will be able to honestly divide the TV in half.
• Simultaneous broadcast of up to four audio streams.
• Support for screens with an aspect ratio of up to 21: 9.
• Dynamic synchronization of video and audio track.
• CEC extensions for advanced control and transmission of commands to electronic devices from a single point of control.

Licensing of a new format for manufacturers will soon begin via the HDMI Licensing, LLC agent. The same company has committed itself to promoting the new standard, supplying reference materials to manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Separate royalties for using HDMI 2.0 are not installed, all HDMI 1.x licensees just need to sign the application for the license extension, and they can pay royalties in the same amount.

The full text of the specifications is available to manufacturers and partners of the HDMI Forum, registered members of Adopter Extranet . To date, 88 companies have membership in the HDMI Forum.