"HDMI Alt mode" capable of outputting HDMI video from the USB Type-C terminal has appeared, making it easy to output video from the smartphone

ByMaurizio Pesce

Smartphones and PC devices that adopt the USB Type-C terminal that can be inserted either on the front or the back instead of the conventional Micro-USB terminal etc. are gradually increasing, but the presentation that was likely to further enhance its convenience was done. HDMI Licensing, LLC which licenses HDMI standards, etc., can output HDMI signals from the USB Type - C terminal "HDMI Alt modeWe announced.

HDMI :: Press Release
http://www.hdmi.org/press/press_release.aspx?prid=144

A new standard will allow your USB-C devices to connect to HDMI
http://www.neowin.net/news/a-new-standard-will-allow-your-usb-c-devices-to-connect-to-hdmi

The HDMI Alt mode enables you to output HDMI signals directly from the USB Type-C terminal installed in the terminal. By making it possible to use USB type-C terminal with high versatility also for video output, it seems that user's convenience will be improved.

Especially it seems to be useful when connecting smartphones or tablets that can not mount large HDMI terminals to a TV or projector. When connecting, you will use the following conversion cable, but since it can output video without needing a dedicated dongle etc., it can be said that points can be used anytime as long as there is a cable.


Actual equipment and compatible cables etc. are expected to appear in the future. This mode is compliant with the HDMI 1.4b standard, and supports the following functions.

· Up to 4K resolution resolution
· Surround sound
· Send audio from TV to terminalAudio Return Channel(ARC) compatible
3D image (4K and HD)
· Supports HDMI Ethernet channel (HEC)
· Control terminalsCEC(Consumer Electronic Control) is supported
·DeepColorandX.v. ColorSupport wide color gamut
· HDCP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 compatible