Life, whether it is a computer, TV or projection equipment, are inseparable from the video output interface. Currently on the market, the main video interface HDMI, VGA, DVI, DP these four.
With the further development of high-definition equipment, the current market mainstream is the HDMI interface, DP interface is also widely used. So what is the difference between HDMI and DP? Which is more high-definition? Who is more advanced? Why is DP not HDMI popularity?
First of all, to know the answer to this question, let's first understand the HDMI interface and DP interface.
HDMI interface: High Definition Multimedia Interface (High Definition Multimedia Interface), can be very good at transmitting uncompressed high-definition video and multi-channel audio data, HDMI interface's biggest highlight is that you only need a
HDMI CABLE can be transmitted at the same time the audio and video signals without the need to convert the signals before the transmission can be guaranteed to the highest quality audio and video signal transmission. This ensures the highest quality of audio and video signal transmission.
DP Interface: Display Port is a high-definition digital display interface standard that connects computers and monitors, as well as computers and home theaters. With an active or passive adapter, this interface is backward compatible with legacy interfaces such as HDMI and DVI.
The leading manufacturers are not the same, and does not matter more high-definition and more advanced a say!
HDMI is led by TV manufacturers (mainly some Japanese companies); DP is led by the VESA Association (mainly members of the PC, monitor manufacturers).HDMI requires a license fee, every production of a cable need to pay the fee, DP does not need.
In the next issue we'll continue to explore the differences between the two.
