When it comes to display interfaces, not all are created equal. Although both DisplayPort and HDMI are capable of sending high-definition video and audio with HDCP from a source device to a display, there are differences worth noting. Below, we’ll discuss the key considerations to help you choose between the…
As the popularity of active optical cables increases, Frank Graziano, CEO of Chromis Fiberoptics, discusses its origins and benefits as a key tool into signal distribution solutions. Over the past few years, data centers have transitioned from copper cables to active optical cables, which have allowed them to move larger…
rAVe Publications stopped by our table at the Media Preview event at CEDIA 2016 and gave us the opportunity to talk a bit about our new line of Chromis GigaPOF® active optical cables for long-reach A/V signal distribution. For years, Chromis has been a manufacturer of private-label active optical cables…
Our chiclet-style HDMI connector is compact enough to pull through small-diameter conduit. The advantage of this design over detachable connectors is the avoidance of one or two extra electrical hops in the connection, which can compromise signal transmission quality and increase the possibility of connected devices incompatibility. This is especially crucial…
Active optical cables (AOCs) are a relatively new option in the data transmission world. Their basic purpose is to combine the very high data transfer rates, long transmission distance, reduced weight, and low EMI of optical fiber with the simplicity of a copper cable. AOCs allow the use of optical…
Anyone who has worked in the A/V industry is all too familiar with the headaches brought on when products don’t play well together in an HDMI system. Although there are specifications, standards and tests, these traditionally haven’t been enough to ensure that all pieces in the HDMI puzzle fit nicely…