HDMI is a digital interface standard that is used to connect computers, televisions, and other video devices. The HDMI standard is developed and maintained by the HDMI Forum, which is composed of more than 250 companies involved in the design, manufacture, and testing of HDMI products.
While HDMI is most commonly associated with consumer electronics devices like Blu-ray players and HDTVs, the interface is also used in industrial applications such as automotive displays, medical imaging equipment, and avionics systems.
HDMI has become the de facto standard for high-definition connectivity, with more than 2 billion devices equipped with HDMI ports shipping each year.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has adopted HDMI as the preferred interface for connecting professional broadcast equipment. Many of the leading manufacturers of professional broadcast equipment support HDMI, including Grass Valley, Snell Advanced Media (SAM), Ross Video, AJA Video Systems, and Blackmagic Design.