The next-generation standard 'HDMI 2.2' with a bandwidth of 96 Gbps and the low-loss ultra-high bit rate cable 'DisplayPort 2.1b' with a bandwidth of 80 Gbps are officially announced, and 'Ultra96' certified cables are also available
On January 6, 2025 local time,
HDMI FORUM ANNOUNCES VERSION 2.2 OF THE HDMI SPECIFICATION
https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/hdmi-forum-announces-version-2-2-of-the-hdmi-specification-302336817.html
VESA to Update DisplayPort 2.1 with New Active Cable Specification for Up to 3X Longer DP80 Cables - VESA - Interface Standards for The Display Industry
https://vesa.org/press/vesa-to-update-displayport-2-1-with-new-active-cable-specification-for-up-to-3x-longer-dp80-cables/
HDMI 2.2 and DisplayPort 2.1b display standards announced, offering greater bandwidth and strict cable requirements | Tom's Hardware
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/hdmi-2-2-and-displayport-2-1b-display-standards-announced-offering-greater-bandwidth-and-strict-cable-requirements
VESA introduces DisplayPort 2.1b and DP80LL (Low-Loss) specifications in collaboration with NVIDIA - VideoCardz.com
https://videocardz.com/press-release/vesa-introduces-displayport-2-1b-and-dp80ll-low-loss-specifications-in-collaboration-with-nvidia
HDMI 2.2 will require new “Ultra96” cables, whenever we have 8K TVs and content - Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/01/hdmi-2-2-will-require-new-ultra96-cables-whenever-we-have-8k-tvs-and-content/
HDMI 2.2 will support higher resolutions and refresh rates with a bandwidth of 96Gbps. Specifically, it will support higher resolution and refresh rate combinations such as 4K/480Hz, 8K/240Hz, and 10K/120Hz. This will improve the quality of a variety of commercial applications, including demanding data-intensive immersive virtual applications such as AR/VR/MR and light field displays, as well as large-scale digital signage, medical imaging, and machine vision.
Additionally, HDMI 2.2 introduces the Latency Indication Protocol (LIP) to improve audio and video synchronization, which is especially useful in multi-hop system configurations such as audio-video receivers and soundbars, eliminating out-of-sync video and audio.
In addition, a certification label called 'Ultra96' will be introduced, which guarantees that all the functions of HDMI 2.2 can be used.
The HDMI 2.2 specification will be provided to HDMI 2.x adopters and is scheduled to be released in the first half of 2025. However, technology media Tom's Hardware reports that 'it is expected that devices supporting HDMI 2.2 will not be available in large numbers on the market until 2026 or later.'
Additionally, VESA has updated the DisplayPort 2.1 specification to introduce DisplayPort 2.1b, a DP80LL (low loss) active cable that supports up to four lanes of UHBR20 link rates (maximum bandwidth of 80Gbps) over active cable lengths up to 3 meters. DisplayPort 2.1b effectively triples the cable length for UHBR20 connections compared to existing DP80 passive cables, allowing greater flexibility in device placement and setup configurations.
These updates are the result of VESA's collaboration with industry leaders such as NVIDIA to ensure optimal performance and compatibility between GPUs and DisplayPort 2.1b technology. The DP80LL cable is expected to hit the market in the coming months.
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