HDMI Forum Announces Version 2.2 of the HDMI Specification

2025.01.10

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HDMI Forum, Inc. announced on 6th January 2025 about version 2.2 of the HDMI specification. The new HDMI Specification delivers enhanced options for the vast HDMI ecosystem, with more advanced solutions to create, distribute and experience the best end-user outcome.

“The HDMI Forum’s continuing mission is to develop specifications to meet the HDMI eco-system’s growing demand for high-performance capabilities and features,” said Chandlee Harrell, president of the HDMI Forum. “This new specification supports the fast-evolving landscape for amazing new technologies and products entering the markets now and in the future.”

Seamless Viewing Experience: HDMI’s Future-Ready Innovation

New technology enables higher quality options now and in the future for content producers such as TV, movie and game studios, while enabling multiple distribution platforms. Higher 96Gbps bandwidth and next-gen HDMI Fixed Rate Link technology provide optimal audio and video for a wide range of device applications. An end-user can be assured that their displays support a native video format in the best way possible and can deliver a seamless and reliable experience.

Revolutionizing Visuals: Higher Resolutions and Refresh Rates in Focus

Higher resolutions and refresh rates will be supported and more high-quality options will be provided. Faster 96Gbps bandwidth improves demanding data-intensive, immersive and virtual applications such as AR/VR/MR, spatial reality and light field displays as well as various commercial applications such as large scale digital signage, medical imaging and machine vision.

Latency Indication Protocol (LIP)

Latency Indication Protocol (LIP) for improving audio and video synchronization, especially for multiple-hop system configurations such as those with an audio video receiver or soundbar.

Ultra96 HDMI Cable Certification Program

The specification includes a new Ultra96 HDMI® Cable supporting 96Gbps bandwidth and enabling all the HDMI 2.2 Specification features. It is part of the HDMI Cable Certification Program requiring each model length to be tested and certified and display a Certification Label.

The new specification will be available to all HDMI 2.x Adopters and they will be notified when it is released in H1 2025.

   Having explored the advanced capabilities of HDMI 2.2, let's take a look the comparison of HDMI 2.2 vs HDMI 2.1 versions.

Feature HDMI 2.2 HDMI 2.1
Certification Program ULTRA96 HDMI™ CABLE Ultra High-Speed HDMI® Cable
Maximum Bandwidth 96 Gbps 48 Gbps
Maximum Resolution  15360 x 8640 (16K) 7680 x 4320 (8K)
Maximum Resolution (Uncompressed) 8K@60/4:4:4 and 4K@240/4:4:4
at 10-bit and 12-bit		 8K@60/4:2:0 and 4K@120/4:4:4 at 10-bit
Refresh Rate Supported 4K@480Hz, 8K@240Hz, 10K@120Hz 4K@120Hz, 8K@60Hz
Audio Sync Improvements Introduces Latency Indication Protocol (LIP), further improving sync, particularly for complex multi-hop setups like AVR or soundbars Includes eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) for better audio-video sync
New function compared to HDMI 2.1 Latency Indication Protocol (LIP)
Fixed Rate Link technology (FRL) to 96Gbps		 -

CTI Group, as a distinguished member of HDMI Forum, Inc. and one of the few cable manufacturers, remains committed to leading the industry with the latest specification updates. Stay tuned for more updates as we strive to provide cutting-edge solutions and maintain our position at the forefront of HDMI technology advancements.

CTi Group is a professional cable OEM/ODM solution provider established in Taiwan for over 60 years. CTi Group has been dedicated to the integrity of high-frequency and high-speed cable industry for many years which provides customers with product design, development, and production solution by integrating outstanding tooling design, industrial automation, and procedure capability. CTi Group’s main products include LAN Cable, LAN patch cord, HDMI, USB, DP, Industrial and Medical cable, etc.

 
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