Thunderbolt and HDMI sockets are widespread in the modern world of technologies, since both of them provide high-quality and high-speed data transmission. Regardless of the size of the connector for connecting equipment, it should have qualities such as transmission speed and versatility. Thunderbolt and HDMI are the latest ways to connect peripherals.
Thunderbolt Interface Description
Two well-known companies famous for their quality worked on the latest interface for peripherals - these are Apple and Intel. Initially, this type of connector began to be used in the famous Apple MacBooks, the manufacturer of which set a goal to replace all analog connectors with the most modern ones.
The most important thing is the data transfer speed using this interface, because it exceeds even the speed that the latest version of the USB port uses, and this says a lot. Despite the low prevalence among computer equipment, laptops of many brands, including the Apple MacBook, became the owners of this port. For example, there is such a type of equipment as an external box for a laptop video card that uses this port to connect to a mobile device. 40 gigabytes per second - this is the data transfer rate in both directions.
A feature of such a connection can be considered not only the ability to transfer data, but also its reproduction, as well as the use as a charger for a mobile type of equipment.
HDMI Interface Description
Many computer owners noticed on the video cards the presence of this connector, which is located on the back of the card. This connector is needed to transmit a high-quality image without subjecting it to compression. Also, using this connector and the cable of the same name, you can connect a computer or laptop to a modern digital TV and directly, without having to transfer files, enjoy watching multimedia files.
At the moment, three types of HDMI connectors are known: Full Size, Mini, micro. Each of these cables is only suitable for its type of connector.
Starting with version HDMI 1.3, the cables of this interface are divided into two types - standard and high-speed. Their difference is of high-quality character. A standard cable transmits data at a speed of 2.25 gigabits per second, and the frequency is 75 megahertz, that is, the maximum transmission format does not exceed 1080i.
In the high-speed cable model, the operating frequency has been increased to 340 megahertz, and the throughput has become almost five times greater - 10.2 gigabits per second. The transmitted signal corresponds to a resolution of 1920 x 1080, in addition, the color depth was increased.
HDMI cable price differences
Despite the fact that HDMI is a generally accepted standard, its price and quality may vary, so there are several requirements for choosing this cable. This cable format is designed to transmit digital data, so its overall integrity should not be compromised. If the cable is completely intact, then the data will not be distorted during data transfer.
The cost of the cable depends on the materials and several components: this is the quality of the material used in the conductors, the cross-section of twisted pairs and the exact structure of the cable diagram.
The price may depend on the country in which the cable was manufactured - the further it is located, the more expensive it will cost. The fact is that on the way to the counter any product must go a long way, so the cable can be of average quality, and the price due to transportation will be prohibitively charged.
Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapter
This type of adapter is used when you want to play media files using a TV from a new MacBook or laptop.
Only in this case, the question arises of how to connect a mobile computer to the TV using a Thunderbolt cable and HDMI and get sound at the same time. The fact is that the technical capabilities of the adapter do not allow the transmission of audio, so you should take care of the adapter for sound.
Unfortunately, the Thunderbolt-HDMI adapter transmits data only in one direction, that is, it will not be possible to transfer the video image from the TV to the MacBook, just the opposite. Moreover, the presence of this adapter eliminates the need to find a suitable cable. Using the Thunderbolt-HDMI adapter, you can enhance your TV and portable device by combining them in a global media library.
Sound transmission
The first option is to use an acoustic cable whose connector is 3.5 mm. This type of connector is used in computers to connect headphones. The structure of such a cable must comply with the dad-dad standard. With this option you will have to use two connections - this is Thunderbolt-HDMI and an audio cable, with which you can get high-quality sound in the Dolby Digital standard.
The second option provides the adapter Mini Displayport + USB Audio to HDMI. The side with the HDMI connection is sent to the side of the TV, and the opposite is connected to the corresponding port in the MacBook. The only drawback in acquiring such a cable is its price, which varies between 700-900 rubles.