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The Certified 18G Tributaries HDMI Cable

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Tributaries announces what it claims is an industry first-- the UHDT Titan Passive, a passive 10m HDMI cable certified by DPL Labs and ISF to offer 18Gbps data speed for true 4K/60 HDR performance.

Tributaries cableAs a rule, passive HDMI cables are preferred over active. Active cables pose incompatibility issues with other electronics and are directional. The active end of the cable must be connected to the display, and requires power to supply the on-board electronics. This is typically harvested from unused TMDS voltages, and works well so long the source driving the 5V line has adequate output. Should the source voltage be too low it will draw down the vital 5V line.

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Platinum Tools Ships Xpress Jack Termination Kit

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Platinum Tools kitWire and cable preparation, installation, hand termination and testing specialist Platinum Tools announces the Xpress Jack Termination Kit-- a kit designed to make keystone jack terminations "easier than ever."

The package consists of a cat5/6 cable jacket stripper and scissor-run electrician's scissors. The jacket stripper and scissors allow installers to prepare the cable, while the Xpress jack punchdown tool makes terminating keystone jacks an easier and more expedient process.

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Altinex Intros TE460-137 HDMI Signal Generator

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Altinex launches the TE460-137-- an HDMI signal generator and analyser designed for installers and consultants wanting to test and verify all aspects of an HDMI signal path.

Altinex analyserThe TE460-137 is a portable device, and can test and verify compliance with HDMI specification, regardless of what is used between inputs and outputs. It has both HDMI input and output with 18Gbps (600MHz) 4K UHD support and with 4K to 1080p scaling to support and comply with HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 1.4/2.2 standards.

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Kordz Cables at ISE 2018

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Australia's Kordz presents a pair of HDMI cable series at ISE 2018-- the flexible and versatile ONE range and the PRS AOC, an "ultra-reliable" HDMI cable that is both secure and simple to install.

Kordz ISEAvailable in either standard with ethernet (in 5 and 10m lengths, supports 1080p) and high speed with ethernet (in 0.5, 1, 2 and 3m lengths, supports 2160p 4K UHD content), ONE cables feature infrared soldered pin transitions for benchmark inter-terminal uniformity. The cable consists of an economy booth shell assembly with a folded steel HDMI connector, and is suited for applications such as AV racks, corporate spaces, education environments and residential installs.

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Kordz Highlights HDMI Cable at ISE

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Kordz cablesKordz announces it will showcase the PSR3 AOC HDMI cable at ISE 2017-- a lightweight and flexible HDMI cable designed for installations demanding long length and high bandwidth.

The cable delivers HDR, 3D, 4K UHD and high frame rate signals, with HDMI 2.0 certification from DPL Laboratories ensuring maximum bandwidth of 18Gbps. It features a 1kg grip to ensure cable installation is a one-time job. The internals are further reinforced with Kevlar to add further flexibility and pull strength, while the lack of need for additional power further simplifies installation.

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Metra Launches Install Bay Cables

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Metra Home Theatre Group announces the ISE 2018 debut of the Install Bay active fibre cables-- a combination of high performance with 18Gbps transmission, 4K/60, 4:4:4, Deep Color and HDR at HDMI 2.0 specs.

Metra cablesInstall Bay cables feature an energy efficient Rx/Tx chipset, eliminating the need for additional external power for a cleaner and simpler installation. The cables also include ethernet over HDMI support, and LC3 or CMH plenum rating. Finally, the head, shell and jacket design promises to be robust for a reliable solution.

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Metra Launches 4K 18G MHX and MHY Cables

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Metra Home Theatre Group announces new technology and redesigned features in the Ethereal MHX and MHY HDMI cables, including support for 4K at 60Hz HDR content and extended lengths.

Metra cableSet to debut at CES 2018, the MHY high-speed HDMI cables with ethernet deliver 18Gbps from 0.5 to 10m, and 10.2Gbps at 12-15m. Meanwhile the MHX cables deliver 18Gbps up to 7.5m, 10.2Gbps at 8-12m, and 6.75Gbps at 15-17m lengths. For 4K/HDR content at 18Gbps, customers can add the Gigabit Accelerator (HDM-GA1) to the 8-17m MHX cables.

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