IEEE to adopt HDBaseT standard for uncompressed HD multimedia content

The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT standard, and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have announced the HDBaseT standard has been approved by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) Standards Board for adoption as part of the organisation’s standard portfolio.

HDBaseT is a connectivity standard for whole-home and commercial distribution of uncompressed HD multimedia content. It is a technology for long-distance ultrahigh-definition distribution of digital media, with hundreds of HDBaseT-certified products currently commercialised. It will complement IEEE-SA’s portfolio of market-proven communications and technology standards. The HDBaseT standard will become IEEE 1911 standard, once the adoption process is complete.

HDBaseT enables all-in-one transmission of ultrahigh-definition video through a single 100 m/328 ft Cat6 cable, delivering uncompressed 4K video, audio, USB, ethernet, control signals and up to 100 watts of power. HDBaseT simplifies cabling, enhances ease of use and accelerates deployment of ultrahigh-definition connectivity solutions. The cost-effective LAN infrastructure and power transmission support also help reduce and simplify installation and electrical costs.

“IEEE is dedicated to delivering robust open standards that serve as a catalyst for continued technology and market innovation. IEEE’s adoption of the HDBaseT technology through its consensus-driven process will help advance the move to ultrahigh-definition connectivity,” said Konstantinos Karachalios, managing director, IEEE-SA.

“This collaboration with the IEEE is a major milestone for HDBaseT and for the Alliance, as the IEEE is one of the leading standards organisations in the world,” said Ariel Sobelman, president, HDBaseT Alliance.

“The adoption by IEEE will help enhance HDBaseT’s impact and influence in today’s connected world. We will be working together to further develop the HDBaseT technology for the benefit of HDBaseT’s and IEEE’s enormous constituency.”

The HDBaseT Alliance will continue to offer its members the HDBaseT branding and certification necessary for commercialisation of the technology.

IEEE Communications Society is the sponsor of IEEE P1911 standards projects.