Going from 18Gbps to 48Gbps is nothing to take lightly, so can you trust these cables to live up to their specs? DPL Labs’ Jeff Boccaccio weighs in on the issue.
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Boccaccio: HDMI Extenders Suffer from Manufacturing Inconsistencies
While HDMI extenders can be very useful, integrators should be careful because any lingering cable deficiencies can limit their effectiveness.
When High-End Products Limit Low-End Results
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.
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.