• HDMI combines video and multichannel audio into a single cable, eliminating the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables
currently used in A/V systems
• HDMI supports communication between the video source (such as a DVD player) and the DTV, enabling new functionality
Advantages of DisplayPort over USB Type-C
• Full DisplayPort audio/video (A/V) performance (up to 4K at 60Hz)
• Reversible plug orientation and cable direction
• Backwards compatibility to VGA, DVI with adaptors
• SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1) data
• Supports HDMI 2.0a and is backwards compatible with previous versions
14 Technology and components