20 Questions for. . .Don Bouchard
Ultralink's Bouchard offers sage advice for those starting to get serious about system cabling.

Click for more >> Ultralink HDMI-RPT HDMI Repeater
Even as DVI and HDMI were being adopted by video manufacturers as the digital links of choice, one limitation of these connections was already well known: they don't like to be used in long lengths.

Click for more >> Cables: The Tangled Web
Yes, manufacturers are undoubtedly burning the midnight oil in hopes of becoming the first to develop a wireless standard for high quality transmission of audio and video programming inside the home. But for now, good old hard wiring is the only way to go.

Click for more >> Connecting With Your New AV Receiver
So you just bought your first AV receiver (AVR), and now you're staring in fright at the back panel and what looks to be several thousand connectors jammed together tighter than the squares on a New York Times sukodu puzzle – and just about as incomprehensible.

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Type A The standard Type A HDMI connector has 19 pins, with bandwidth to support all SDTV, EDTV and HDTV modes and more. The plug outside dimensions is 13.9 mm wide by 4.45 mm high. Type A is electrically compatible with single-link DVI-D.

Type B A higher resolution version called Type B is defined in HDMI 1.0. Where Type A has bandwidth of 340MHz with the 1.3 Spec., Type B bandwidth is 680Mhz with the 1.3 Spec. Type B has 29 pins (21.2 mm wide), allowing it to carry an expanded video channel for use with very high-resolution future displays, such as WQSXGA (3200x2048). Type B is electrically compatible with dual-link DVI-D, but is not in general use.

Type C mini-connector is intended for portable devices. It is smaller than Type A (10.42 mm by 2.42 mm) but has the same 19-pin configuration.

Cable Adapters and Repeaters
Adapters are available that can take one type of connector and allow it to be used with a display or source using a different type of connector.

DVI-D to HDMI converter
One of the most popular adapter being used currently is for the conversion of a DVI-D connection to a HDMI connection. This converter does not allow for the digital transmission of the audio signal as DVI-D was not originally designed for digital audio transmission.

HDMI and DVI-D Repeaters
HDMI and DVI-D Repeaters extend the distance that a digital signal can be transmitted from a source to a display or processor.

HDMI 180-Degree Swivel Adaptor
For HDMI connections where clearance is a problem for the connector. The adapter swivels left or right providing 180 degrees of angled connections. Ideal for close clearance applications between flat panel and wall

UltralinkSDS - The Science Behind the System
The wire and cables throughout your home entertainment systems are as important as any other component and much more important to the final performance on the screen and out of the loudspeakers than most.

Click for more >> High Definition Hook-Up Guide
Today's home theatre systems can provide incredible high-definition picture and sound quality. In order to capitalize on your home theatre's potential, you need to use the right connections. The UltralinkHD™ Hook-Up Guide provides a user-friendly diagram to help you connect your home theatre with the very best available options; maximizing your home theatre's picture and sound quality.

Click for more >> "Putting The 'EYE' On HDMI"
Don Bouchard talks about the quality of Ultralink® HDMI cables in this article featured in the January 2008 issue of Widescreen Review.

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