An HDMI cable is a kind of digital audio video interface cable. It offers a digital connection between a range of different audio-visual devices such as home theatre systems, DVD players, Blu-ray players, television monitors and cable boxes etc. HDMI cables are available in different shapes and lengths.

While the earlier connectivity cables used to transmit compressed analogue data, HDMI cables carry uncompressed digital data. This makes HDMI cables an efficient alternative over composite video, VGA, D-terminal, S-video and radio frequency coaxial cables. Due to the many advantages offered by HDMI technology, it is now made available in computers, television sets and other HD multimedia devices.

HDMI technology offers support for high definition TV, MPED streams and popular computer formats available on the market. Moreover, HDMI technology is also backward compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface).

HDMI technology is specially designed to enhance the sound and picture quality of high definition digital systems. With newer versions released and developed regularly, the potential of HDMI cables are profound and endless.

All versions of the HDMI cable include three different types of connectors. The standard Type C and Type A include 19 pins to support HDTV, ED and SD formats. On the other hand, Type B comprises of 29 pins and offers prolonged video resolution like WQSXGA.

Different versions of HDMI cables have their own unique specifications and features. Also, each version has its own potential of carrying maximum bandwidth signals. So, if you are looking for high-quality performance from your HD multimedia devices, then consider using HDMI cables.