WHAT IS MHL?

MHL

 

Mobile High-Definition Link or MHL is commonly referred to as a standard for audio / video interface that allows users for connect mobile phones and portable electronic devices consumer electronic (CE) and the display to an HDTV. MHL standard supports resolutions up to 1080p / 60 HD video, 7.1 surround sound audio and charging the connected device.

Examples of some of the products such as MHL AV Receiver, Adapter, Blue-ray Disc Player, DTVs, Monitors, Projectors, Tablet, Smartphone, Accessories TV and others. MHL is being developed by the MHL Consortium, which consists of several well-known companies such as Samsung, Nokia, Silicon Image, Sony and Toshiba. And in early 2013, announced that since its introduction MHL enabled device on the first MHL two years ago, the MHL ecosystem continues to grow with more than 220 million products.

By using MHL transmitters from Silicon Image, mobile devices can do more than just streaming video and audio to the TV. Users can browse multimedia content on mobile devices using the remote HDTV, including browsing through pictures, run apps, listen to music or also streaming online video content from sites like YouTube through 3G or 4G networks. Silicon Image is also developing chips MHL-to-HDMI for connecting the MHL-enabled devices to the television using the connection on the device.

The first time, Samsung announced that the Samsung Galaxy S II using MHL connection on MWC 2011 event. Then HTC also announced that the HTC Evo 3D and HTC Sensation XE supports MHL output.

For the implementation of MHL on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, there are several types of connections that can be used:

 

5-pin MHL-HDMI Adapter / Dongle

5-pin MHL-HDMI Adapter is the first application to use the most popular mobile connections like microUSB and TV connections such as HDMI are most popular. MHL signaling through the connectors and will be distributed exclusively through cable.

11-pin MHL-HDMI / Dongle

11-pin MHL-HDMI Adapter has been used by the Samsung Galaxy S II and Samsung Galaxy Note II. Basically, use the MHL with 5-pin connector. The difference lies in the use of 11-pin for achieve functional improvement compared to 5-pin MHL. This supports the use of USB and MHL together. Like the latest products from Samsung that uses the 11-pin MHL-HDMI Adapter also has a USB port On-The-Go.

Because the Samsung Galaxy Note II and Samsung Galaxy S II using a 11-pin MHL-HDMI adapter, the device can use the MHL-HDMI adapter when connected to a TV that does not use the MHL. Actually theoretically can also be done with a standard 5-pin micro-USB connector. But, the Samsung Galaxy S II is believed to be the first smartphone that supports this function.

There are some smartphones that have used the MHL connection such as LG Optimus M Pro, Acer CloudMobile, HTC One X, HTC One S, HTC Butterfly, Huawei Ascend P1, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Note II, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy S III mini, Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Xperia Z.

WHAT IS HDMI?

 

HDMI is becoming popular because a lot of advanced smartphones and tablets on the market. And many such products using HDMI features such as a tablet that provides an HDMI port so users can see the content, watch videos and play games on HDTV screens. However, many users do not know what it is HDMI.

HDMI or High Definition Multimedia Interface is the technology industry, and is the standard equipment connected HD or High Definition from TVHD such as LCD, LED TV or personal computer to the Camcorder, Camera, Game Console, Tablet, Blu-Ray player and Smartphones. There are also many other devices that can receive or send the HD signal.

More than 1,200 companies have licensed the HDMI specification and is a standard feature in many electronic products that are on the market. HDMI technology can provide crystal clear visual as for audio and video via a single cable. This technology can simplify function and help bring HD cable with high quality and can transmit all ATSC HDTV standards, supports 8 channels, 192 kHz, digital audio compression and all compression formats available.

In quality, HDMI is a digital interface that provides the best quality of the video because there is no lossy analog to digital conversions as are required for all analog connections. For the difference, can be seen in higher resolution such as 1080p digital video that will show images are much sharper, clearer and reduce excess light compared to analog systems. HDMI combines multichannel audio and video media into one single cable and eliminates the complexity of multiple cables as used A / V system.

HDMI supports two-way communication between the video source and the DTV enabling new functionality such as One Touch Play and automatic configuration. By using this technology, the device will automatically deliver the most effective formats like 480p vs 720p, 16:9 vs 4:3 and so on.

In addition, HDMI also supports HDCP which have access to HD content and HD Content Premium Ready. There are several versions of the HDMI to date.

HDMI v1.1

• Supports DVD Audio.

HDMI v1.2

• One Bit Audio format support such as Super Audio CD DSD (Direct Stream Digital).

 

HDMI v1.3

• Higher Speed. HDMI 1.3 increases bandwidth reaches 340 MHz single or 10.2 Gbps to support future HD devices such as a higher resolution, high frame rate and color depth.

•  Deep Color. HDMI 1.3 supports 10-bit color depth, 12-bit and 16-bit RGB / YCbCr.

•  New Mini Connector. HDMI 1.3 offers a new form of smaller  portable devices for cameras and HD camcorders still require seamless connectivity to HDTVs.

• New HD Lossless Audio format. HDMI 1.3 adds support for compressed digital audio formats DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD.

HDMI v1.4

HDMI 1.4. Increase the maximum resolution is 3840 x 2160P HD Quad at 24 Hz/30Hz or 4096 x 2160P at 24 Hz is used at a resolution of digital theater. An HDMI Ethernet Chanel or HEC can be used for connection to 100 Mbit / s between the two HDMI connected devices so they can share the connection.

• HDMI 1.4a. Adding 3D formats for broadcast content.

• HDMI 1.4b. Adds support for 1080p video at 120 Hz.

HDMI v2.0

HDMI 2.0 is expected to increase the TMDS maximum per channel of 3.4 Gbit / s to 6 Gbit / s which allows a maximum total TMDS throughput of 18Gbit / s. Supports 4K resolution @ 60fps, 3D @ 25fp, improving 3D capability, supporting more than 8 audio channels, supports HE-AAC, additional functions and audiop CEC standard DRA.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 3 HAS BEEN RELEASED

Competition Between Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, Polytron Wizard Note W7530 And Smartfren Andromax C

In addition to releasing the Galaxy Tab 3, Samsung started marketing the Galaxy Mega 6.3 with a larger screen, so that users can enjoy multimedia content with graphics and a better view. In addition, Polytron trying to compete by issuing a series of Wizard Note that combines the functions of Android with fingsi entertainment and jobs. Wizard Note also equipped with special features such as Stylus and Gesture Shortcut Command. And the next competitor is Smartfren Andromax C which is a Dual SIM Android at very cheap prices.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is a tablet that can be used for watching videos, reading e-books and play games to be maximal. The processor uses 1.5 GHz Dual Coer, Android Jelly Bean OS v4.2.2, the internal memory is 16-32 GB, 1.5 GB RAM, MicroSD up to 64 GB. Additionally, this tablet has a 5 MP main camera and 1.3 MP secondary camera. There are also technology Sound Alive and Dolby Surround  allowing users to enjoy superior audio voice steady and further enhance the multimedia experience.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 has a 6.3-inch HD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, 16 GB of memory and a 1.7 GHz Dual Core processor. For photography, the Galaxy has a 8 MP camera with ability to record Full HD 1080p video @ 30fps. There are also some interesting features such as the Samsung Link or Group Play, S Translator, and others. Using Li-Ion battery of 3200 mAh that can play games or watch videos in a long time.

Polytron Wizard Note W7530

Polytron Wizard Note W7530 comes with a 5.3 inch widescreen technology. Has dual camera 8 MP and 2 MP which can be used for Video Call. Note Wizard can be used to translate handwriting movements making it easy to create sketches or documents by using Electromagnetic Stylus. Moreover, there are features that can be used Dual SIM users who have more than one Sim Card.

Smartfren Andromax C

Cheap price with Dual SIM capability and maximum features. Smartfren Andromax C still uses the Android Ice Cream Sandwich as the base platform. Has a 2 MP camera, Video Record, Dual Core 1 GHz processor, 4-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, FM Radio, WiFi hotspot, 4 GB ROM and 512 GB RAM.