Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Mini HDMI to HDMI: Insider's Guide

There are four types of HDMI connectors. Type A and B are specified with the HDMI 1.0 definition. Type C refers to HDMI 1.3 specifications and Type D refers to HDMI 1.4 specifications.
A Mini HDMI connector or Type C, refers to the HDMI 1.3 specifications and configuration of 19 pins and 13.9 mm X 4.45 mm male plug connector. It's like Type A connector, but its compacted into a smaller plug. The Type C Mini connector can be connected to a Type A connector using a Type A-to-Type C cable or Mini HDMI to HDMI cable.
Mini HDMI to HDMI connectors are the new high definition standard for connecting portable devices. It allows you to connect your high definition portable device to your standard HDMI equipped connectors found on most televisions and receivers today. The cables allow uncompressed high definition video and digital audio
Please note that this type of connector is intended only for PORTABLE High Definition devices such as camcorders or cameras. If you are only looking to connect your cable/satellite box, dvd/Blu-ray players, game consoles, and/or receivers you will need a Type A HDMI connector.
Don't get the Mini HDMI confused with Micro HDMI. Micro HDMI (Type D) has the 19 pins and is small like a micro USB plug, but this type of connector is intended only for smart phones or other mobile devices.
Popular High Definition camcorder and camera manufactures that are compatible with Mini HDMI to HDMI cables:
- Flip Video
- Kodak
- Sony
- Canon
- Sanyo
- JVC
- Samsung
- Panasonic
- JVC
- HP
- Aiptek
- Toshiba
- DXG
The types of Mini HDMI to HDMI connectors are based on the material, thickness (gauge AWG) and length of the cable. All are made of industry standard plastic and rubber casing, but the connector plugs are commonly found with copper or gold plating. Gold performs better than copper because it conducts electricity more efficiently. Therefore the data that's transmitted has less of a chance to loss any signals although to compare the two the difference in numbers is so small.
Another factor is the cable thickness or gauge. The thicker the cable, or smaller the gauge number (AWG) the lower the electrical resistance and higher current capacity.
Prices vary based on retail store, OEM, or genuine comparable products. There are many, Mini HDMI to HDMI connectors that can be found online with up to 60% savings.

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