HDMI 2.0,
which is backwards compatible with earlier versions of the HDMI specifications,
significantly increases bandwidth up to 18Gbps and adds key enhancements to
support continuing market requirements for enhancing the consumer video and
audio experience. New functionality includes:
- 4K@50/60, (2160p), which is 4
times the clarity of 1080p/60 video resolution.
- Up to 32 audio channels for a
multi-dimensional immersive audio experience.
- Up to 1536kHz audio sample
frequency for the highest audio fidelity.
- Simultaneous delivery of dual
video streams to multiple users on the same screen.
- Simultaneous delivery of
multi-stream audio to multiple users (up to 4).
- Support for the wide angle
theatrical 21:9 video aspect ratio.
- Dynamic synchronization of video
and audio streams.
- 100% backwards compatibility
with HDMI v1.1, v1.2, v1.3, v1.4 and all HDMI HDTVs and HDMI devices.