High-Definition Multimedia Interface cables, or HDMI cables
for short, are used for
high-definition audio and video components, and are superior to the traditional
RCA cables and S-video. HDMI cables transmit uncompressed digital audio and
video streams in hi-def format, which is utilized by today's digital
televisions, hi-def DVD players, personal computers, Blu-Ray disc players, video
game consoles and more. They transmit much better quality to the old coaxial
cables, RCA cables, S-Video and VGA.
HDMI is a single cable, that looks much like a USB cable,
and supports all video formats including standard, enhanced, high-definition and
MPEGs. The cables transmit up to eight channels of compressed or uncompressed
audio, making it perfect for today's home theaters and Dolby surround sound.
 
The primary companies utilizing and producing HDMI cables
are Phillips, Silicon Image, Sony, Thomson (RCA), Toshiba, Hitachi and
Matsushita which includes Panasonic, National and Quasar. However, nearly all
manufacturers are expected to utilize HDMI cables in the near future.
Superior to Traditional RCA Cables

are superior to the old red, white and yellow RCA cables, as they not only
transmit in better quality, but you are plugging in only one cable
instead of three. Therefore the possibility of interference is greatly reduced,
and they are much easier to install.
 A single HDMI cable can transmit more than three RCA
, and they are continually
being improved. Each new version of the HDMI cables have more bandwidth and
capabilities, but without increasing the width of the cable.As of November
2008, HDMI cables can transmit up to 340MHz.
Advantages of HDMI Cables

are single cables capable of transmitting high-definition audio and video. Some
may think you are putting "all your eggs in one basket." Nothing could be
further from the truth. Having hi-def audio and video pushed through these
revolutionary cables allows for faster transmission, easy installation, and
simple trouble-shooting. With less parts, there is less time spent diagnosing
problems.
HDMI cables are quickly becoming the preferred cables on
today's digital entertainment landscape. They quality is unsurpassed and they
are compatible with nearly all TVs and components. Their ability to adapt to new
technologies by increasing bandwidth makes it a wise investment. With HDMI
cables, technology will not pass you by, you'll be a part of the revolution.