HDMI Vs SDI Video Connection PDF

HDMI Vs SDI Video Connections

BY W. R. TULL

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What is HDMI and SDI Video Connection?

HDMI vs SDI Video Connection- Various differentiating factors.

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What is The HDMI Video Connection?

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. It is a multimedia transmission proprietary interface, commonly used for uncompressed video and embedded digital audio transmission. HDMI is capable of transmitting audio/video signals by using HDMI-compliant devices . The latest version of HDMI video connection technology is version 2.1 introduced in the year 2017.

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WHAT IS SDI VIDEO CONNECTION? SDI stands for Serial Digital Interface. SDI also belongs to the family of HDMI that is the family of digital video interfaces. It was first introduced by The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) in the year 1989.

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HDMI vs SDI Differentiating Factors

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Development Sources

SDI or HD-SDI technology was developed and introduced by a professional institution named The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).

It was developed with the notion of HD video transmission, therefore, HDCP standards are not applicable to this technology.

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Electronic Connectivity

HDMI technology demands handshakeprotocol to establish an electronic connection between two HDMI-compliant devices. Also, the handshake protocol requirements of HDMI video connection technology can become a problem In the case of HD-SDI, the handshakeprotocol is not a requirement.

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Connectors/Mechanical Connectivity Parameters HDMI features USB-like connectors. Therefore, there is no locking mechanism on the HDMI connectors.

However, HD-SDI technology features BNC connectors with a locking mechanism.

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Transmission Speed/Rate The latest version of HDMI video connection technology features transmission offers slower connectivity speed as compared to HD-SDI technology.

However, in terms of transmission speed, HDMI offers 10 Gbps data transmission speed and HD-SDI offers 270 Mbps.

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Cable Length

HDMI networking is only compatible with 30 feet transmission cable length.

HD-SDI features 300 feet long cable length.

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Compatibility HDMI technology is compatible with HDMI-compliant devices like video controllers, projectors, computer monitors, etc.

HD-SDI technology is compatible with devices like HD CCTV, HD-SDI cameras, high-quality image/video transmission devices like cinematography cameras.

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Versitron HD-SDI Converter

At VERSITRON, we offer premium quality HDMI and HD-SDI converters and other compatible products. To gain additional information about our products, please visit our website at https://www.versitron.com/

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