Thursday, May 14, 2009

HDMI 1.4 brings internet sharing.


Okay, so there's good news and bad news. Given that we just love to tease, we'll start you off with the positives. HDMI 1.4 was just revealed, bringing with it an HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC) that enables data transfers of up to 100 Mbps between supported connected devices. Put simply, this could allow a "broadband-connected television using its HEC-enabled HDMI port to provide internet connection sharing with another HEC-enabled device such as a game console or DVR." Furthermore, the spec's Audio Return Channel (ARC) enables broadcast audio to be easily streamed back to an external amplifier, and the Automatic Content Enhancement (ACE) provides support for "future 3D video standards, increased resolution support (up to 4,096 x 2,160 pixels at up to 30Hz), and content recognition that promises to automatically optimize the TV's picture settings based on content type.. Read the Full Artical

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Optical Cable Corp. expands connectivity product family

Optical Cable Corp. expands connectivity product family

May 12, 2009 -- Optical Cable Corp. (OCC) has added more fiber connectivity products to its offering of cabling and data communications technologies for a range of enterprise, commercial, and custom applications.
OCC now offers a full range of fiber-optic anaerobic connectors, kits and accessories designed for quick and easy field terminations.


"OCC's anaerobic fiber-optic connectors, kits, and cleaners expand our fiber-optic connectivity product line," says Bruce Smith, product manager. "These high-quality solutions are in direct response to the needs of our customers."

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