Reversible superMHL connector with support up to 8K announced

MHL Consortium has announced the superMHL specifications, the next-generation of MHL technology for CE and mobile devices. It offers higher resolution and frame rates along with 40W of power charging, support up to 8K video resolution and expanded audio formats. This enables consumers to link their mobile devices, set-top boxes (STBs), Blu-ray Disc players, AVRs, streaming media sticks and other source devices to TVs and displays. MHL has introduced the new reversible 32 pin superMHL connector with support for 6 high-speed data lanes can carry concurrent video, data and power charging all in a slim, consumer-friendly form factor. Since it has a reversible design, consumers don’t have to worry about the plug’s orientation or the cable’s direction eliminating frustration and offering a high level of flexibility. Connectors supported in superMHL specification include, Micro-USB (Source), USB Type-C (Source), Proprietary connectors (Source), HDMI Type-A (Sinks) and superMHL connector (Sources and Sinks). Commenting on the announcement of superMHL, Rob Tobias, president, MHL, LLC, said: MHL enables consumers to share what they love – photos, videos, music and ideas – with the world around them. Our goal is to make content more meaningful and accessible. With the release of superMHL, consumers can experience content beyond resolution, focus on ...

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