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Port & Cable

P073 / Video / Cable / adapter

Ultra High Speed HDMI cable class

The HDMI certification program describes Ultra High Speed HDMI cables with a 48 Gbit/s bandwidth class. Cable certification does not establish every feature of the connected source or display.

Also called Ultra High Speed HDMI 48 Gbps HDMI cable

Read the cable-class label, then check both devices.

The useful distinction

Use the official certification label and the exact cable model and length. Do not infer the class from color or a vague version claim.

Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-01, 2026-10-11 · Independent review pending

Cable / adapter note · not an individual product specification

CAPABILITY NOTES / SOURCE REVIEW 11 OCTOBER 2026

Read the capability, not just the name.

Published scope, conditions and what remains unknown. Figures are not measured end-to-end performance.
Name or markSupported reading and conditionsDo not inferAuthority
Ultra High Speed HDMI cableUp to 48Gbps cable classVerify cable model/length, source, intermediary and display mode.The cable class does not certify the whole setup.S516 · HDMI Licensing AdministratorChecked 2026-10-11
Active HDMI cable directionSource-labelled end → sink-labelled endUse the cable’s prescribed orientation and supply.An identical plug shape does not make an active cable bidirectional.S518 · HDMI Licensing AdministratorChecked 2026-10-11

Ultra High Speed HDMI cable

Published scope
Up to 48Gbps cable class
Conditions
Verify cable model/length, source, intermediary and display mode.
Do not infer
The cable class does not certify the whole setup.
Authority
S516 · HDMI Licensing Administrator
Checked 2026-10-11

Active HDMI cable direction

Published scope
Source-labelled end → sink-labelled end
Conditions
Use the cable’s prescribed orientation and supply.
Do not infer
An identical plug shape does not make an active cable bidirectional.
Authority
S518 · HDMI Licensing Administrator
Checked 2026-10-11

These are source-qualified distinctions. No complete device pairing, physical fit or operating result is certified here.

Inspect the canonical evidence and scope

C073B

HDMI LA identifies Ultra High Speed HDMI cables for system configurations up to 48Gbps and requires cable certification labels.

Cable-class evidence, not proof of a source or display’s selected video timing.

S516 · HDMI Licensing Administrator

C008H

HDMI Cable Power requires support from both the active cable and the HDMI source. HDMI LA specifies source/sink direction for active cables and a separate power connector for sources without Cable Power support.

HDMI Cable Power feature scope; follow the exact cable’s instructions. Not monitor power or a universal converter-power rule.

S518 · HDMI Licensing Administrator

The useful distinction

Understand the requirement.

The HDMI certification program describes Ultra High Speed HDMI cables with a 48 Gbit/s bandwidth class. Cable certification does not establish every feature of the connected source or display. [C073A]

HDMI LA identifies Ultra High Speed HDMI cables for system configurations up to 48Gbps and requires cable certification labels. [C073B]

Bounded facts, visible unknowns

Specifications and limits

Ultra High Speed HDMI cable class facts and limitations
Cable bandwidth class48 Gbit/s [C073A]
Device supportSeparate documentation required [C073A]
Verified device listNot included. Check exact device and accessory documentation.
A boundary, not an omission to guess around.

No stock availability, authenticity check of your cable, purchase recommendation or device interoperability test is provided.

Before you connect

What to check

  1. Check the exact cable-class wording.
  2. Verify the package label using the official program guidance.
  3. Confirm the source and chosen display input support the full target mode.
  4. Treat length and direction markings as properties of the exact assembly.
Trace a supported connection class →

Keep the assembly identifiable

Save the actual model, length and certification information with your connection plan. A class description alone cannot identify which cable is in your drawer.

Your next step

Move from the form to the requirement.

Compare this field note See the differences without assuming interchangeability.Work through a connection Choose your task before deciding on a cable.Explore this evidence trail Inspect the claims and their dependencies. (private workspace)

The source trail

Evidence for this page

AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.

C073ASource checked · pending review

The HDMI certification program describes Ultra High Speed HDMI cables with a 48 Gbit/s bandwidth class. Cable certification does not establish every feature of the connected source or display.

HDMI Licensing Administrator · HDMI Cables: Different Cable Types ↗

Locator: Ultra96 HDMI Cable; Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable sections
Access: public page. Cable-class names and certification scope, not every port feature.

S052: full source recordHDMI Licensing Administrator · Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable and Ultra96 certification ↗

Locator: Ultra Cable Certification Program and required certification labels
Access: public page. 48 and 96 Gbit/s cable classes and label verification; not measured performance.

S057: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Named standard or manufacturer description only; procedural checks are editorial recommendations, not hardware tests.. Next review due 2026-12-30.

C073BSource checked · pending review

HDMI LA identifies Ultra High Speed HDMI cables for system configurations up to 48Gbps and requires cable certification labels.

HDMI Licensing Administrator · HDMI LA — Ultra HDMI cable classes ↗

Locator: Ultra96 and Ultra High Speed sections; certification labels and verification banners
Access: public page. Cable certification scope and exact model/length verification. Does not establish source/display support. Retrieval locators and observations retained; raw acquisition is recorded separately.

S516: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: Cable-class evidence, not proof of a source or display’s selected video timing.. Next review due 2027-01-09.

Suggest a correction to this field note →

Common questions

Questions this record can help resolve

Does the HDMI connector or cable shape tell me the HDMI version?Separate HDMI Type-A/Mini/Micro physical form from HDMI specification-version and exact cable/device capability.

Evidence behind this page

Scope first. Source second. Approval separate.

3 linked sources · 2 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: consumer_pilot

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2026-12-30. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

Inspect 3 source scopes, access limits and dates

S052 · HDMI Cables: Different Cable Types

HDMI Licensing Administrator · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Cable-class names and certification scope, not every port feature.

Not established / limitations: Cable-class names and certification scope, not every port feature.

Locator: Ultra96 HDMI Cable; Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable sections

S057 · Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable and Ultra96 certification

HDMI Licensing Administrator · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-01 · due 2026-12-30

Within inspection window

Scoped support: 48 and 96 Gbit/s cable classes and label verification; not measured performance.

Not established / limitations: 48 and 96 Gbit/s cable classes and label verification; not measured performance.

Locator: Ultra Cable Certification Program and required certification labels

S516 · HDMI LA — Ultra HDMI cable classes

HDMI Licensing Administrator · Standards-organization domain · inspected 2026-10-11 · due 2027-01-09

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Cable certification scope and exact model/length verification. Does not establish source/display support.

Not established / limitations: Cable certification scope and exact model/length verification. Does not establish source/display support. Retrieval locators and observations retained; raw acquisition is recorded separately.

Locator: Ultra96 and Ultra High Speed sections; certification labels and verification banners

Trace 2 claims to their source records

C073A · P073

The HDMI certification program describes Ultra High Speed HDMI cables with a 48 Gbit/s bandwidth class. Cable certification does not establish every feature of the connected source or display.

Claim scope: Named standard or manufacturer description only; procedural checks are editorial recommendations, not hardware tests.

Source links: S052 · S057 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C073B · P073

HDMI LA identifies Ultra High Speed HDMI cables for system configurations up to 48Gbps and requires cable certification labels.

Claim scope: Cable-class evidence, not proof of a source or display’s selected video timing.

Source links: S516 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

Prepare this page for review → (private workspace)Read the evidence method →

Recorded evidence only. An inspection date, publisher label, source link or generated packet is not independent technical review, hardware testing, fabrication approval or a compatibility verdict.