Ethereal shows off its HDM-CAT6SC-- a HDMI over category cable system needing a single CAT5/6/7 cable.

The system includes TMDS re-clocking correction on by Tx and Rx and video detection indicators on both Tx and Rx (enabling easy video problem diagnostics).

The DDC diagnostics features improved HDCP and EDID analysis, and the system carries hotplug detect verification as part of its HDMI start up procedure.

The system also measures and corrects video loss over the entire cable's length, and is fully capable for 3D, 4K 2K and Deep Colour.

The HDM-CAT6SC supports full HDMI 1.4 without Ethernet up to 100' (with hopping capabilities for up to 4x the distance). It carries a 5 volt supply on transmitter.

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Tripp Lite unveils its HDMI extender and extender/splitter series, dubbed B126.

The product line extends HDMI signals up to 200' over a single cat5 cable while still maintaining reliable sound and video.

Devices in the series include the B126-002 and B126-004 extender/splitters (split a single HDMI signal into 2 or 4 repectively, up to 3 units can also be daisychained), the B126-1P0 passive extender remote and wallplate units (extend HDMI signal up to 100') and the  B126-1A0 active extender remote and wallplate units (extend signal up to 200').

Also available is an Active Extender kit including a local unit to connect HDMI output directly to monitor, together with local and remote units.

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PureLink announces their HDCP compliant Detachable Single Fiber DVI/HDMI Extender that extends 1080p HD content up to 300m over a single or multimode cable. The maker says it represents the first available solution which "fully supports HDCP content protection."

With PureLink’s “Real pass-through EDID” feature, you could argue EDID learning belongs to yesterday. This simplifies installation and cable management and ensures rapid communications between different devices.

This DVI “Direct Plug-In” Single Fiber Extender supports:

 Single Mode options for longer reach of up to 20.000m
 Multi Mode up to 300m at 1080p/60
 LC Fiber Connector
 HDMI incl. Audio & Deep Color by using a DVI to HDMI Adapter
 HDCP
 True Plug & Play. No more EDID learning necessary

Features:
 Single Mode & Multi Mode capable:
 Single Mode, up to 20km @ 1080p Full HD / WUXGA 1920x1200
 Multi Mode, up to 300m @ 1080p Full HD / WUXGA 1920x1200
 Proven & Reliable optical module
 HDCP over Single Fiber by using a real HDMI Chipset
 No TMDS extension to minimize skew, Real Signal re-clocking
 True Plug & Play, passes CEC, EDID & HDCP, no more EDID learning
 Secure data without RFI/EMI emission or loss of video quality, Immune to electromagnetic (EMI) interference and lightning
 Complies with class 1M laser eye safety in compliance with FDA/CDRH and IEC 60825-1
 Provides electrical insulation for outdoor runs
 Link status indicator

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As of November 18, 2010, important changes to the way HDMI cable products are sold and marketed go into effect, says the HDMI Licensing, LLC.

The organizations says all of the following will be now mandatory for HDMI cable products.

• You shall not use HDMI version numbers in the labeling, packaging, or promotion of any cable product. This includes releases of the HDMI specification (for example, HDMI 1.3, etc.), interim version numbers (for example, HDMI 1.3a, etc.) and CTS (Compliance Test Specification) version numbers (for example, 1.2, 1.3c, etc.).
• All cables shall be labeled, both on the cable itself and on the front of the cable packaging, with the appropriate cable name (see below). As of November 18th, 2010, compliance will be mandatory.
  • Standard HDMI® Cable
  • Standard HDMI® Cable with Ethernet
  • Standard Automotive HDMI® Cable
  • High Speed HDMI® Cable
  • High Speed HDMI® Cable with Ethernet
• You shall label the physical cable based on the requirements listed in Section 5.2 of the Adopted Trademark and Logo Usage Guidelines.
• All packaging for HDMI cables shall clearly indicate the cable type by using the Cable Type Logos shown in Section 5.3 of the Adopted Trademark and Logo Usage Guidelines.

In order to enforce the cable market and ensure that only compliant HDMI cables are sold in the market, HDMI Licensing, LLC has been working with Custom and Border Protection agencies in the US, Europe and China. These agencies will evaluate imported and exported HDMI cable products based on their compliance with all aspects of the Adopter Agreement including these latest marketing requirements. HDMI Licensing, LLC strongly recommends that all Adopters abide by these requirements in order to ensure that there is no disruption to your business.

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