HDMI2.0 and 2.

1 Specification

1.Purpose
The technical indicators of hdmi2.0 and hdmi2.1 are compared to
let customers know the functions and differences supported by the two
versions.

2.Range
Applicable to our current hdmi 2.0 and hdmi2.1 modules (including
the hdmi2.0 module for FA docking)

3.HDMI Summary
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a digital video/audio
interface technology. It is a dedicated digital interface suitable for
image transmission. It can transmit audio and video signals at the same
time. The maximum data transmission speed is 2.25GB. /s, HDMI, the full
name of English is HighDefinition Multimedia Interface, Chinese name is
the abbreviation of high-definition multimedia interface. HDMI delivers
high-quality uncompressed HD video and multi-channel audio data at up to
5Gbps. At the same time, it is not necessary to perform digital/analog
or analog/digital conversion before signal transmission, which can
ensure the highest quality video and audio signal transmission.

3.1HDMI PIN：

HDMI has five types of pins A, B, C, D, and E. Currently, Type A

is more common in the market. Type A has 19 needles, a width of 13.9
mm, and a thickness of 4.45 mm.

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 1-9 are the pins actually used by TMDS data transmission, divided
into 0, 1, and 2 groups.
10-12 is the TMDS clock signal. The TMDS clock is like packing a
pixel. One clock transmits one pixel of R, G, B (8bit) signals on
three channels.
13 is CEC (consumer electronic control) similar to an extended
HDMI function, CEC is a complete set of protocols, electronic devices
can use CEC signals to allow users to control the devices connected
to the HDMI interface.
14 is a reserved pin, unused (or one more pin can be provided for
CEC)
15-16 is the I2C pin for DDC (mainly used for EDID and HDCP
transmission).
17 is the ground pin
18 is 5v AC pin
19For the Hotplug pin (used to monitor whether the HDMI device
exists or not, if it exists (Hotplug is high) then the DDC can be
read by the DDC

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3.2Transmission process
There are three types of data transmitted by HDMI TMDS(plus HSync
and VSync even 4 kinds):
4.2.1 Preble(control information), mainly used to control the next
transmission of data is Data Island or Video Data
4.2.2 Data Island(packets), various types of packet information,
including audio packets, image packets, etc.
4.2.3 Video Data(video information), video pixel data, HDMI can
transmit pixel data in both RGB and YUV formats
4.2.4 There are also Hsync and Vsync, HDMI data transmission TMDS 0,
TMDS1, TMDS2 three channels, each channel's transmission process is the
same:

The transmission process is as follows：

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 TMDs high frequency signal is transmitted by optical fiber, CEC, heac
and other control signals are transmitted by copper wire, which has good
anti electromagnetic and radio frequency interference, and the product can
work stably and reliably in challenging environment.

4.HDMI 2.0 and 2.1 performance parameters

Compared with the previous version of HDMI 1.4, the transmission
bandwidth of HDMI 2.0 is greatly improved, with the maximum support of
18gbps, plug and play and hot plug; secondly, it can achieve 4K 60Hz
resolution and 50FPS, 60fps frame rate in various image formats;
In terms of audio, it supports up to 32 channels and up to 1536khz
sampling rate; transmits dual video streams to let different users watch
different videos on the same screen; transmits multiple audio streams to
multiple users (up to 4); supports wide-angle movies to provide a new
experience of wide-angle 21:9 aspect ratio; supports dynamic automatic
audio-visual synchronization.
Compared with HDMI 2.0, the latest HDMI 2.1 specification has no change in
audio channel and sampling rate, but the bandwidth is greatly improved, and the
maximum support is 48Gbps; this means that HDMI 2.1 can support a series of higher
resolutions and faster refresh frequencies.

The main features of HDMI2.1 include:

1.Higher resolution, faster refresh rate: the new version supports 8K 60Hz, 4K
120Hz, 10K resolution transmission. 8K will bring a immersive viewing experience,
with a horizontal and vertical resolution of twice that of 4K and a pixel of four
times that of 4K.

2.Dynamic HDR: dynamic HDR can significantly improve the overall quality of
video images. Movies and other video content will be able to take advantage of
HDR's wider contrast range, higher brightness and detail level. Dynamic HDR can
ensure that every scene or even every frame of video will display the ideal values
of depth of field, detail, brightness, contrast and a wider color range.
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 3.eARC: eARC simplifies connectivity, makes it easier to use, and supports

the most advanced audio formats and the highest audio quality. eARC supports

state-of-the-art audio formats such as object-based audio, uncompressed 5.1 and

7.1, and 32 channels of uncompressed audio. Object-based audio provides an

immersive stereo experience with enhanced audio detail and bit depth.

4.Enhanced refresh rate: ensures smooth and seamless movement and

conversion of games, movies and video footage。

5.Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): The variable refresh rate reduces the

frequency and display synchronization by continuously changing the refresh rate

on a frame-by-frame basis, eliminating hysteresis, jamming and tearing of the

picture, resulting in smoother, more detailed details. Game experience.

6.Fast Media Switching (QMS): A fast media switching (QMS) source device can

instantly switch the resolution or frame rate of its content without any display

interruption, such as switching between 60fps and 24fps video. A QMS-capable

display can instantly change the refresh rate; switch the resolution; use the

correct viewing mode. The delay that can cause a black screen can be eliminated

before the content is displayed.

7. Automatic Low Latency Mode (ALLM): Auto Low Latency mode automatically sets
the ideal delay settings for smooth, hysteresis-free and uninterrupted viewing and
interaction.
8.Fast frame transmission (QFT): the transmission speed of each video
frame from the source is faster, even if the frame rate of the source has not
been increased, so as to reduce the delay, which can reduce the delay of the
game and real-time interactive virtual reality, so that the game and the
implementation of interactive virtual reality have no delay and are smoother.

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The following table shows the HDMI2.0 and HDMI 2.1 function
support tables.

HDMI version 2. 2.1 Remarks

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Maximum bandwidth (Gbps） 18 48

Maximum LPCM audio channel 32Channel 32Channel

Maximum color depth 48 48

Other functions
SD：Rec.601（YCbCr） √ √
HD：Rec.709（sRGB） √ √

xvYCC √ √

Rec.2020 √ √

8-channel LPCM, 192Khz, 24bit √ √

audio transmission
BIu-ray Dsc video audio full √ √
resolution support
Consumer electronics √ √
control(CEC)
DVD Audio √ √

Super Audio CD（DSD）support √ √

Deep Color Color depth √ √

technology
Automatic sound and √ √
picture synchronization
Doby TrueHD Audio √ √

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 DTS-HD Master Audio Audio √ √
Ethernet communication √ √
Audio Return Channel √ √
HDMI 3D Function √ √

Static HDR √ √

Dynamic HDR × √

HDCP（1.4/2.2） √ √

eARC × √
VRR × √

QMS × √

QFT × √

ALLM × √

VESA DSC 1.2a × √

Format number rate change table

Resolution/fps Chroma Color Bit Depth Eff Data Rate Speed

4:2:2 8,10 or 12 8.91Gbps High Speed

UHD 4k/24-30p 4:4:4/RGB 8 8.91Gbps High Speed

4:4:4/RGB 10 11.14Gbps Premium

4:4:4/RGB 12 13.37Gbps Premium

4:2:0 8 8.91Gbps Premium

4:2:0 10 11.14Gbps Premium

4:2:0 12 13.37Gbps Premium

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 4:2:2 8,10 or 12 17.82Gbps Premium
UHD 4k/48-60p
4:4:4/RGB 8 17.82Gbps Premium

4:4:4/RGB 10 20.05Gbps Ultra High

4:4:4/RGB 12 24.06Gbps Ultra High

UHD 4k/100-120p 4:2:2 8,10 or 12 32.08Gbps Ultra High

4:4:4/RGB 8 32.08Gbps Ultra High

4:4:4/RGB 10HDR 40.1Gbps Ultra High

4:4:4/RGB 12 48.11Gbps Ultra High

5K/24-30p 4:2:2 8,10 or 12 11.88Gbps Premium

4:4:4/RGB 8 11.88Gbps Premium

4:4:4/RGB 10 14.85Gbps Premium

4:4:4/RGB 12 17.82Gbps Premium

5K/48-60p 4:2:2 8,10 or 12 20.05Gbps Ultra High

4:4:4/RGB 8 20.05Gbps Ultra High

4:4:4/RGB 10 25.06Gbps Ultra High

4:4:4/RGB 12 30.07Gbps Ultra High

5K/100-120p 4:2:2 8,10 or 12 40.1Gbps Ultra High

4:4:4/RGB 8 40.1Gbps Ultra High

8K/24-30p 4:2:2 8,10 or 12 32.08Gbps Ultra High

4:4:4/RGB 10 40.1Gbps Ultra High

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 4:4:4/RGB 12 48.11Gbps Ultra High
8K/48-60p 4:2:0 10 40.1Gbps Ultra High

10K/24-30p 4:2:2 8,10 or 12 40.1Gbps Ultra High

The following table is chromaticity table:

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