DPL Laboratories, Inc., a high-speed digital testing company that specializes in the performance evaluation of digital signal connectivity products such as HDMI and USB cables, has announced that Kordz new Pro4 48Gbps Active Optical HDMI Cable is the first production HDMI optical cable to pass DPL Labs’ new 48G Enhanced Reference Standard Platform.
The testing lab says the development of these types of connectivity platforms were designed specifically to address the demands for the latest high-performance video electronics, offering capabilities such as enhanced scaling, AI-driven motion interpolation, pixel refinements, and more.
“We are thrilled to have been the first company to earn DPL Labs’ New 48G Enhanced Reference Standard. As a leader in HDMI and given our promise of ‘Connectivity Assured’, we partner with DPL Labs‘ testing because it is the most demanding in the industry for high-speed interconnect cables,” states James Chen, managing director of Kordz. “This certification provides peace of mind not only for our company but for every Kordz user. Seeing the new Kordz PRO4 48Gbps Active Optical HDMI Cable achieve a Green Pass in over 100 individual tests on our test reports made all our engineering efforts worthwhile.”
The 48G Enhanced Reference Standard Platform includes advanced features such as rigorous stress testing, low-level input signal evaluations, and comprehensive assessments of internal power management systems. These innovations ensure that products meet the stringent requirements for next-generation digital signal performance.
 Kordz boasts that it continues to push the boundaries of optical cable technology, integrating state-of-the-art VCSEL’s, new semiconductor advancements, along with improved power management and PCB differential electrical pathways. The Kordz Pro4 48Gbps Active Optical Cables deliver exceptional performance across all lengths, maintaining low distortion, high signal-to-noise ratios, and unmatched output consistency. These breakthroughs set a new industry standard for active optical cables.
