According to Jeff Boccaccio, integrators that buy high-end products expecting them to be “better” can be left disappointed if the products are not properly tested.
Jeff Boccaccio
Jeff Boccaccio is president of DPL Labs. Jeff can be reached at [email protected].
Jeff Boccaccio's Latest Posts
What’s the Deal with AOC Failures?
Active optical fiber (AOC) failure rates can largely depend on crude testing that does not account for increased distances after adding passive HDMI extenders.
Boccaccio: Don’t Leave Test Results of Eye of the Beholder
Jeff Boccaccio of DPL Labs discusses the testing procedures available for HDMI 2.1, including the self-testing going on right now.
Power vs. Data Rate: Is There a Compromise?
Jeff Boccaccio says the balance between power and data rate in HDMI cables is something integrators need to keep an eye on.
Why Distributors Are Digging Deeper Into HDMI Education
Distributors that utilize educational advantages and put forth extra effort in servicing their accounts can become a major resource for custom integrators.
All the Lab Testing in the World Won’t Catch HDMI Interop Issues
Even the best HDMI lab testing can’t catch the cable interoperability issues that dealers discover in the field. Share the data!
4K HDR Compression and Compromises: Something’s Gotta Give
HDMI guru Jeff Boccaccio explains compromises with 4K HDR video distribution, compression schemes like Display Stream Compression, and tough choices for integrators.
Boccaccio: A Better Way to Power Active HDMI Cables
HDMI cables, power supplies and DC currents don’t always play well together.
What the Heck is a ‘Weak HDMI Signal’?
Learn the lingo and the characteristics of HDMI to help troubleshooters help you.
Don’t Get Too Psyched for 48Gbps – HDMI 2.1 Rollout Could be Painfully Slow
It will take time to get to certified 48Gbps, especially as HDMI 2.1 testing and certification tools get developed.
HDMI Corner: How to Prepare for 48G and Fend Off False Marketing Claims
How can anyone legitimately claim their HDMI transmission lines (cables, fiber, wireless, etc.) are ready for the HDMI Rev 2.1 48G?
ICYMI: Now That 4K Is Widespread, We See All Those HDMI Problems
DPL Labs tests performed on one popular 4K Blu-ray player that seemed to work with just about every product reveals some interesting — and disturbing — results.
