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HDMI 2.2 Ultra96 cable market introduction

Overview

The consumer electronics market is transitioning to the HDMI 2.2 specification, marked by the introduction of ‘Ultra96’ cables capable of supporting up to 96Gbps bandwidth. This new standard doubles the 48Gbps limit of HDMI 2.1 and utilizes Fixed Rate Link (FRL) technology to facilitate uncompressed video transmission, such as 4K at 240Hz or 8K at 60Hz. The standard also introduces a Latency Indication Protocol (LIP) to improve audio-video synchronization.

Recent developments include the announcement by Wieson Technologies and SS Electronics Co., Ltd. regarding the development and certification of Ultra96 cables. Wieson Technologies has completed certification for its 2-meter cable through UL Solutions, while SS Electronics plans to introduce its high-end Ultra 96 HDMI cables to the Japanese market in early October 2026.

As of late September 2026, Silkland has launched its H96 series, which it describes as the ‘world’s first consumer-available Certified Ultra96 HDMI cable series’. Available in lengths of 1m, 1.5m, 2m, and 3m, the series features aluminum-alloy housings and double-braided nylon jackets. To prevent counterfeiting, each unit includes a certification label with a QR code for verification on the official HDMI website. While supporting uncompressed 4K at 240Hz, the cables can reach 16K at 60Hz when using Display Stream Compression (DSC).

While these cables are backward compatible, the full technical benefits of the 96Gbps capacity cannot be realized immediately. Current mainstream hardware, including televisions and gaming consoles, does not yet support the HDMI 2.2 standard. Industry experts suggest that compatible architectures, such as next-generation GPUs, are not expected until approximately 2027.

Entities

HDMI Licensing Administrator · Silkland · HDMI Forum · UL Solutions · Wieson Technologies

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Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Silkland launches H96 Certified Ultra96 HDMI cable series

    Silkland has launched the H96, the first consumer-available Certified Ultra96 HDMI cable series, supporting up to 16K resolution and 96Gbps bandwidth in certified lengths from 1m to 3m.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Wieson Technologies and SS Electronics announce HDMI 2.2 Ultra96 cables

    Wieson Technologies and SS Electronics are introducing HDMI 2.2 Ultra96 cables, supporting up to 96Gbps bandwidth for 16K video and high-refresh-rate gaming with improved audio-visual synchronization.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    HDMI 2.2 Ultra96 cables enter the supply chain

    The first HDMI 2.2 ‘Ultra96’ certified cables are entering the market, doubling bandwidth to 96 Gbps to support future high-resolution, high-refresh-rate displays and gaming hardware.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    HDMI 2.2 Ultra96 cables with 96Gbps bandwidth enter market

    The first certified HDMI 2.2 Ultra96 cables supporting 96Gbps are hitting the market, though compatible hardware like TVs and GPUs is not expected to arrive until around 2027.

Sources

eettaiwan.com · finance.technews.tw · flatpanels.dk · frandroid.com · heartbeats.jp · ifun.de · kosmo.com.my · laotiantimes.com · ltvnews.net · ohsem.me · prtimes.jp · teknoblog.com · thehubnews.net · theqldr.com.au · world-today-journal.com

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