- China’s GPMI cable could finally replace HDMI and Thunderbolt
- GPMI admits 16k videos, high power and universal control
- GPMI offers more speed and power than HDMI could
After its impulse to replace Bluetooth with Nearlink, China is now directing their attention to physical connectors, aimed at HDMI, USB4 and Thunderbolt with a new alternative of high bandwidth.
The General Media Interface (GPMI) was recently revealed by the Shenzhen 8K UHD Video Industry Cooperation Alliance, a consortium of more than 50 technological companies.
Designed to meet the demands of the ultra -resolution content, GPMI promises significant improvements in speed, energy delivery and versatility, sufficient to transmit 8K and potentially even 16K, video.
A choice of versions
The GPMI standard comes in two versions: the most powerful GPMI Type-B offers a massive bandwidth of 192 Gbps and can deliver up to 480 watts of power, enough to admit laptops of high performance for photo editing and far exceed the capabilities of HDMI or Thunderbolt.
GPMI TYPE-C, on the other hand, use the widely adopted USB-C factor, but double the USB4 bandwidth and Thunderbolt 4, reaching 96 Gbps.
It also coincides with the power delivery of 240 watts of USB4, enough to feed 5K/8K monitors and load devices simultaneously.
In comparison, HDMI 2.1 maximizes 48 Gbps and does not offer energy. USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 exceed 40 Gbps, with a 240W and 100W energy delivery, respectively. Displayport 2.1, currently the bandwidth leader at 80 Gbps, does not offer power transmission.
In addition, the GPMI standard supports a universal remote control protocol, allowing users to control multiple devices connected with a single remote control.
This will be especially useful for creative professionals who trust multiple screens or peripherals, such as those that use high -end laptops for graphic design.
Via Tomshardware
