Reference Guide
Advantages of HDMI
• Supports high resolutions and high refresh‑rates
• Supports 3D transmission
• Supports HDCP
• Commonly available in most computers and consumer multi‑media devices
• Can be used to set up audio‑only, video‑only, or an audio and video connection
• Compatible with fixed-pixel displays such as LCDs, plasma displays, and projectors
Mini HDMI
Mini High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) provides digital connection between your computer and portable devices such as
smartphones, laptops, and so on.
Micro HDMI
Micro High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) provides digital connection between your computer and portable devices such
as smart phones, laptops, and so on. This connector resembles the micro-USB connector found on most smartphones.
SPDIF
S/PDIF is a standard for transferring audio in digital format. You can use S/PDIF to audio devices such as sound cards, speakers,
home theater systems, TVs, and so on. It provides 5.1 audio support.
There are two kinds of S/PDIF connections:
• Optical—Uses optical fiber with TOSLINK connectors
• Coaxial—Uses coaxial cable with RCA connector
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