Introduction
The High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is
an emerging consumer electronics standard that is
fast gaining acceptance by manufacturers of digital
entertainment products. HDMI offers an efficient
one-cable interface for High Definition (HD) video
and audio content between receiver/playback
devices and display devices.
Typical receiver/playback devices include cable
boxes, DVD players, satellite receivers, and High
Definition tuners as well as personal computers.
Display devices connected via HDMI include LCD
displays, plasma displays, and projection units.
Thanks to the simplicity of setup and the resulting
quality of the presentation, consumers are accepting
HDMI as a “must-have” item for the full HD experience.
HDMI uses the existing Digital Video Interface (DVI)
architecture and adds capability for High Definition
Audio and High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP). The latter technology enables true copy
protection of high-quality digital movie content.
HDCP is receiving an enthusiastic response from the
entertainment industry, which is advocating its use in
all HD consumer products.
Application Note
HDMI Compliance and Sink Characterization Using the
DTG5000 Series Data Timing Generator
