HDBaseT: The Worldwide One-cable Standard

HDBaseT: The Worldwide One-cable Standard

HDBaseT is the global standard for the transmission of ultra-high-definition video & audio, Ethernet, controls, USB and up to 100W of power over a single, long-distance, cable. For audiovisual, consumer electronics, and even industrial PCs, this can be a simple category cable (Cat6 or above), for up to 100m/328ft.  For medical and government applications, optical fiber is usually preferred, spanning several kilometers.  For automotive, HDBaseT can be transmitted over a single unshielded twisted pair (UTP), for up to 15m/50ft, or any other commonly used media (such as STP, HSD, coaxial and fiber).

Since its introduction in 2010, HDBaseT has revolutionized the video distribution sector.  It brings a rich feature set, increased reach, and better performance than existing solutions.  The cornerstone of the technology is 5Play, the converged and simultaneous delivery of uncompressed ultra-high-definition digital video and audio, Ethernet, USB, control signals and power over a single cable.

Today, HDBaseT is optimized for different markets, addressing the specific needs of such sectors as audiovisual, automotive, industrial PCs, consumer electronics and more. The common denominator in all these sectors is the need to distribute high-quality signals over the best, lowest-cost infrastructure, for the longest distance possible.  HDBaseT delivers quality of experience, eliminating cable clutter and without compromising performance and high quality.

Why HDBaseT?

Before HDBaseT, video professionals had some serious challenges to contend with, mostly: How to deliver high-quality content over a reasonable cable (both in terms of cost and ease of installation), for more than a few meters/feet?  Usually the answer involved some serious compromises on quality, distance, or cost and complexity.

Enter HDBaseT.

HDBaseT eliminated the compromises by offering:

• Long-distance transmission: 100m/328ft with a single hop, or even more with several hops

• Signal convergence: audio & video, Ethernet, controls, USB and power over a single cable, eliminating clutter, simplifying installation, with reduced infrastructure costs and low cabling weight

• Performance: the current generation can deliver up to 4K (ultra-high-definition) video, and 8K is already in the roadmap

• Simplicity: category (LAN) cable and UTP cables are easy to install and to field-terminate.  Cat cables also use standard RJ-45 lockable connectors.

• Affordability: HDBaseT relies on low-cost infrastructure without compromising on performance, reducing not only installation but also maintenance costs; the ability to transmit power over HDBaseT eliminates the need for electrical cables and outlets near all of the devices

• Standardization: HDBaseT is an industry standard, facilitating interoperability

• Versatility: HDBaseT is an industry-proven technology, which can be easily adapted across different sectors

HDBaseT Automotive: The Ultimate Highway for In-vehicle Connectivity

HDBaseT Automotive is the solution to today’s challenges in in-vehicle connectivity.  It enables simultaneous tunneling of high-throughput video and data streams, over a single, low-cost unshielded cable, while guaranteeing top performance and low latency.

HDBaseT Automotive combines the best of existing technologies in one, simple solution for in-vehicle connectivity. HDBaseT is the only technology today that enables Multi-Gigabit tunneling of video & data, with native networking capabilities over 15m (50ft) of a single unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable.

This combination of high bandwidth, top performance, feature-rich capabilities and low-cost, existing infrastructure makes HDBaseT the definite solution for in-vehicle connectivity.

HDBaseT Healthcare: Optimizing the Digital Operating Room

HDBaseT delivers high-throughput connectivity, addressing the challenges and demands of the healthcare market, with a one-cable solution for long-distance, high bandwidth transmission. 

HDBaseT is a global standard for the transmission of ultra-high-definition audio & video, Ethernet, controls, USB 2.0 and up to 100W of power over a single LAN (Cat6 or above) cable or optical fiber. It eliminates cable clutter without compromising performance or high quality, enabling real-time content transmission with near-zero latency.

HDBaseT meets the needs of the digital operating room by guaranteeing real-time transmission, accurate image quality, simplicity, and complete interoperability between various sources, displays, formats and interfaces. Resulting in a fully digitalized and integrated working environment.

 HDBaseT Audiovisual: The One-cable Standard for Digital Connectivity

HDBaseT has revolutionized the audiovisual market by offering more features, increased reach, and better performance than existing solutions. The cornerstone of the technology is the 5Play feature set, the converged delivery of uncompressed ultra-high-definition digital video and audio, Ethernet, control signals, USB 2.0, and up to 100W of power through a single, 100m/328ft LAN cable.

HDBaseT has become the technology of choice for several use cases, such as digital signage and video walls, projectors, corporate settings, and more. It has been deployed in different verticals, from enterprises, hospitality and retail, education, government and more. HDBaseT Audiovisual is the ultimate choice for any scenario where there is a need to transmit high-throughput content over long distances.