HDMI stands for high definition multimedia interface and is a type of digital/audio cable that provides a digital connection between audio/video systems such as DVD players, home theater systems, cable box, television monitors and more. HDMI cord and cables are available in various shapes and colors and seeks to transmit uncompressed data. Today, these cables are the efficient alternatives of radio frequency coaxial cable, composite video, S-video, D-terminal video and VGA cable.

It is used to connect the digital input sources to digital receivers, televisions or computer monitors. It is also considered as a replacement for video and sound analog cables. An HDMI cable can support any PC or TV video format, from high definition to standard. These cables are being used to connect your Blu-Ray DVD players, Wii, XBOX and your play station for the best picture quality.

There are two different kinds of high definition multimedia interface cables available in the market. They are known as category one and category two. Category one HDMI cables are capable for transmitting 720p or 1080i video and audio signals. And the category two cables are also known as the high speed HDMI cables. They are capable of carrying 1080i, 720p and 1600p video and audio signals. They are also guaranteed to perform with the length more than 4.8 meters (16feet).