DPL Labs witnessed firsthand the impact of China’s manufacturing community at the great Global Sources Electronics tradeshow in Hong Kong in April.
Jeff Boccaccio
Jeff Boccaccio is president of DPL Labs. Jeff can be reached at [email protected].
Jeff Boccaccio's Latest Posts
HDMI Corner: 4K UHD Issues Are Beginning to Roll In
We are finally seeing true 4K 18Gbps content arriving, with in-field infrastructures not being able to support it.
HDMI Corner: How to Meet Multiroom Challenges via RF Modulation
While RF modulation does have some drawbacks, it has some really cool advantages as well. Read on to learn just how this works.
HDMI Corner: Avoid Surprises with Legacy Cables and 4K 60Hz
The expansion to 18Gbps provides integrators with a choice: do the necessary tests with your legacy cables in the field, or leave yourself open to new challenges.
HDMI Corner: Can Fiber Really Go the Distance?
As the interface demands more bandwidth, integrators need to invest in robust and reliable transmission lines. Fiber-optic cable, an active cable product, is slowly becoming a bigger player for long-distance applications.
Unearthing New HDMI Facts, Real-World Answers
Jeff Boccaccio, president of DPL Labs, looks back on the year, including a new testing process for 4K and HDR.
The Science Behind ‘Active’ HDMI Cables: Part 1
HDMI 2.0 has forced many to look at new and current active cable devices, not only for bandwidth, but also for length and cable size. In the first of a three-part series, we define the term “active HDMI cable” and what makes them tick.
Understanding and Fixing HDMI Noise
HDMI noise issues can be of two flavors, ingress (entering) or egress (exiting), which can both be incredibly disruptive to the AV experience.
HDMI to Cat 5/6: Are 1- or 2-Wire Solutions Best?
Going from an extravagant HDMI cable to Cat 5/6 seems pretty incredible. Jeff Boccaccio explains how this transition can be done reliably.
Pros & Cons of HDMI Baluns
Using HDMI baluns has become common practice, but there are problems with this solution.
