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IXOS launches XEN XHT668 high speed HDMI 1.4 cable with Ethernet (18/2/2010)

With the first out & shipping 'Next-Gen' HDMI cable from a UK brand, award winning cable maker IXOS is ahead of the curve. The new IXOS Certified High Definition 2160p Quad-HD XHT668 HDMI cable, is designed to work with all HDMI v1.4 components including those with Ethernet capabilities.

The new XEN takes after its 5-Star predecessor the XEN XHT658, boasting the superior construction and performance IXOS cables are famous for: The XEN XHT668 HDMI cable is in stock and shipping now - £129.99 for 1.5m*

-Proprietary Nitrogen Gas-Injected Polyethylene Dielectric: Significantly reduced the Dielectric Constant to maintain the precise impedance to transfer HDMI 1.4 Category 2 with Ethernet signals flawlessly.
-Ultra high conductive, Silver Plated Pure Crystal Oxygen-Free Copper (PC-OFC) conductors easily accommodate the significantly increased bandwidth required to transmit Quad-HD (2160p) and 3D digital Video.
- 24K Gold Plated conductors prevent oxidization for longevity and durability.
-Patented 4-Layer PCB Board in the plug, increases and maintains the distance between solder points, thus stabilizing impedance and improving performance.
- * £129.99 for 1.5m - other lengths and pricing to follow shortly

HDMI v1.4 BENEFITS AND FEATURES

• HDMI Ethernet Channel The Ethernet Channel allows an Internet-enabled HDMI device to share its Internet connection with other HDMI devices without the need for a separate Ethernet cable. The Ethernet will also allow HDMI-enabled devices to share content.
• Audio Return Channel The new Audio Return Channel allows the HDTV to send the audio stream to the A/V receiver over the HDMI cable, eliminating the need for extra audio cables.
• 3D Over HDMI The 1.4 specifications will standardize the input/output portion of the home 3D system and will specify up to dual-stream 1080p resolution.
• 4K x 2K Resolution Support The new specification enables HDMI devices to support high-HD resolutions four times beyond today's max of 1080p. Formats supported include:
• 3840x2160 24Hz/25Hz/30Hz
• 4096x2160 24Hz
• Expanded Support For Colour Spaces HDMI technology now supports color spaces designed specifically for digital still cameras.

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