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Supra HF100 HDMI <> DVI Digital
Video cables (2nd generation)
Supra started shipping their "2nd generation" HDMI & DVI
terminated cables in August 2005 and HDMI terminated versions of the HF100 cables
are available in a wide range of lengths from 1m to 15m.
Supra HF100 digital video cables are designed to run at high definition resolutions.
Depending on the source resolution, the length of the cable and the receiving
hardware, resolutions of 720p, 1080i and even 1080p can be carried by the
HF100 cable, from sources such as set-top boxes, games consoles and 5" silver
disc players.
The new Sony
Playstation 3 will sport a HDMI socket, but won't be supplied with the
appropriate cable (according to here).
Likewise, the new Microsoft
XBox 360 Elite DOES support HD at 1080p, via a HDMI socket on the rear
and will be supplied with a HDMI cable - but YOU may need a longer cable to reach
your display or projector.
Likewise, Blu-Ray and HD-DVD players will soon be available which should output
up to 1080p resolutions, once the film studios start issuing these discs.
a suitable socket for HDMI to DVI-D cables:
(Note: this is a DVI 18+1 type connector that only accepts digital video, either
as an output or as an input).
The new "HF100" cable has been purpose designed to run at high resolutions
such as 720p, 1080i and 1080p even over long lengths and without problems.
The HF100 cable is terminated in the following ways:
- HDMI to DVI-D (in lengths up to 15 metres)
The following list shows the product features for Supra HF100 Digital video
cable:
- 4 screened twisted pairs of solid OFC conductors (with a PE foam insulation
layer) improve the High Frequency response for wide-bandwidth and efficient signal
transfer
- Heavy Double layer shielding:
1st layer: Aluminium foil, 2nd layer: Aluminium foil, shield signals from external
influences and prevents the digital signal being radiated into nearby components
or other cables
- 0.8 micron thick 24k gold-plated contacts on connectors deliver long term
reliability
- Small form factor cable - diameter only 9.5 mm, enabling cable to be easily
hidden.
Note that the Supra DVI connectors used are Jenving's own design and are
removable and replaceable and made from die-cast aluminium, which give them good
shielding properties.
Supra's HDMI connectors are factory fitted and cannot be removed or replaced (especially
if damaged).
DOWNLOAD THE HDMI / DVI FACTSHEET
(approx 470 kb - as PDF - needs Adobe Acrobat)
Products that need HD-compatible HDMI cables:
The HF100 cable will be of keen interest to Sky HD and Virgin Media V+ (formerly
Telewest TVdrive) subscribers, who have ceiling mounted projectors or flat-panel
screens mounted some distance away from the "tuner/media" box - currently
few other cable companies can manufacture a HDMI.ORG approved HD Ready-compatible
cable that can cope with a 1080i resolution signal over 12 metres distance.
And given that Sky started their HD service on 22nd May 2006 (see
this link) so it's even more important to buy the right cable NOW, to ensure
full compatibility with the new service.
pictures of the NEW Sky HD box: (some picture links keep changing - if none appear check here)
(images copyright Sky.com)
We understand that the single HDMI socket on the rear of the NEW Sky HD box will
carry HD TV signals AND Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound from the Sky HD box to
the TV. If you have a separate AV Receiver or processor, then a TosLink socket
is provided to send the digital audio to your receiver/processor.
Connections on the Sky HD box include: twin LNB inputs, phone socket, RS232, TV-in
(co-ax), 2x RF-out (co-ax), Toslink, USB, component video (via 3x phono), L/R
(analogue) audio (via 2x phono), 2x scart, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45) and SATA.
Virgin Media V+
info here
(image copyright and HDTV info Virgin Media)
Likewise, the NEW generation of DVD players and recorders also now feature HDMI
sockets, so this is the best way of ensuring high quality picture and sound (where
supported).
Please note: Jenving Technology aB, the manufacturers of Supra branded HDMI cables,
are an official HDMI Adopter company - see
the official list here - for the names of all the adopter companies - you
may be surprised by the absence of many well-known "cable" brand names
- this is because many HDMI cables are made for these companies by third-parties,
unlike Jenving who produce the Supra HF100 cable in their own factory in Sweden,
which ensures better "hands-on" quality control during the production
process.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
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