The acronym "HDMI" stands for "High Definition Multimedia Interface".

The HDMI interface allows transmission of video and audio between devices, supporting video resolutions 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1440p, 1600p.

Different HDMI versions

HDMi 1.0
- December 2002.
- Maximum transfer of 4.9 Gbit/s.
- Supports up to 165 Mpixels/s video mode (1080p or UXGA 60Hz) and 8-channel/192 kHz/24-bit audio mode.

HDMI 1.2
- August 2005.
- Added support for One Bit Audio, used on Super Audio CDs, up to 8 channels.
- Availability HDMI Type A connectors for PC.

HDMI 1.3
- June 2006
- Bandwidth 340 MHz.
- Data rate of 10.2 Gbit/s.
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD,

HDMI 1.4
- Send video and audio HD
- Data and 3D video.
- FullHD to XHD (eXtended High Definition) up to 4096 × 2160 pixels (24 frames per second) or 3840 × 2160 (30 fps).
- Audio Return Channel that will need fewer cables to have a surround sound system connected to the TV.
- Built-in Ethernet connection cable with speeds up to 100 Mbit/s own.

HDMi 2.0
- September 2013
- Bandwidth of up to 18 Gbit/s
- 4K @ 50/60 (2160p) video
- Up to 32 audio channels to a multi-dimensional immersive experience
- Up frequency 1536kHz for maximum audio fidelity sound
- Simultaneous Delivery 2 streaming video to multiple users on the same screen
- Streaming audio up to 4 users
- Support theater angle 21:9 radio
- Dynamic synchronization of video and audio in streaming
- Extensions of CEC commands to control multiple devices from a single point.


Type HDMI

Type A (picture 1): It is the standard connector used in almost all devices.
Type B (picture 2): A connector rarely used.
Type C (picture 3): A connector widely used in tablets, smartphones and other devices.
Type D (picture 4): A connector used in smartphones.
Type E (picture 5): IA connector used for vehicles connectivity.

NTSC and PAL are the two coding systems for television signals, each other, they are totally incompatible. NTSC is mainly used in the United States, while the PAL system is one that is typically used in Europe. PAL: 720 x 576 pixels and 25 frames per second NTSC: 720 x 480 pixels and 29.9 frames per second.

The mini-DIN connector designates a family of circular connectors, each with a diameter of 9.5 mm and a varied number of pins inside. Although initially designed as mere electrical connectors, they are very popular in electronics and computers, having succeeded the larger DIN connector. Both are standards of Deutsches Institut für Normung, the German standardization body.

The CVBS is the acronym often with composite video is designated. The idea of ??this definition means Color, Video, Erase and Sync. The most used are the known wire coaxial connector and a BNC connector or RCA cables.

The 4: 3 format has long been used in the standard PAL TV and PC screens.
For every 4 horizontal elements 3 elements are present in your vertical. That is, it is a square image format where the horizontal distance substantially equal to the vertical distance.

The RCA (Radio Corporation of America) connector is a connector used to send video signals or audio.
This is a circular two-contact connector; signal and ground, used with coaxial cables. Each signal uses a single cable and to differentiate color coded RCA connector on the set.
(1) Analog Audio:
Audio Left (White)
Audio Right (Red)

(2) Videoanalogical:
Video (Yellow)

(3) Composite Video:
Audio Left (White)
Audio Right (Red)
Video (Yellow)

(4) Video Component (YPbPr):
Y (Green)
Pb (Blue)
Pr (Red)

(5) Video components (RGB):
R (Red)
G (Green)
B (Blue)

(6) Digital Audio:
S/PDIF (Orange/Gold)