HDMI is the first industry supported, uncompressed, all digital audio/video interface
HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source
HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multiple channel digital audio on a single cable
It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports eight-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements
HDMI is full backward compatible with DVI that handles digital transfers at rates up to 5Gbps