The latest to create a buzz in the world of technology seems to be HDTVs. Exposing users to a plethora of enhanced multimedia content, HDMI capability of this innovation has gained considerable popularity. Jumping a step further, HDBaseT Alliance formed by LG, Samsung, Sony and Valens Semiconductor has introduced the HDBaseT technology to enable advanced HD viewing on HDTVs.(intro is incomplete)
The key feature of this wireless technology is its 5Play functionality that merges full uncompressed HD audio, video, high power over cable, 100BaseT Ethernet as well as different control signals through a single 100m CAT5e/6 LAN cable. It supports HD videos played in 1080p resolution apart from 3D and 2K x 4K formats. A TV with a single connector can now access data through a single cable.
“HDBaseT Alliance’s creation of a unified specification based on HDBaseT technology will raise the bar as the most technologically advanced, unmatched solution for optimum digital media distribution,†explained Ariel Sobelman, president and chairman of the HDBaseT Alliance. “HDBaseT technology is poised to become the unrivaled next-generation home networking transport to meet the ever-changing trends in the digital media market.â€
Additionally, this technology flaunts the ability to connect Blu-ray disc players, DVR, gaming consoles and so on directly to displays in various locations. It enables wireless connectivity to other devices through the LAN functionality. In addition to this technology, the company has developed the HDBaseT 1.0 specification to satisfy the needs of consumers apart from improving transfer distance of content.(mention wirelessly somewhere with the specification)
Devices integrating the HDBaseT technology are expected to be available in the second half of this year and it will be majorly adopted in 2011. The licensing of this technology will also be available around its release. Also plans for an HDBaseT Alliance Compliance Program is in development.
