MHL, the standard for send video in high definition from portable devices, today announced version 3.0.
The highlights in this new version MHL 3.0 is 4K video support (greater than 2160p30) and ability to use devices and other types of peripherals such as mice, keyboards or touch screens.
Other of the listed specifications are the load at 10W, Dolby Surround 7.1 sound, HDCP 2.2 content protection and compatibility with the MHL 1 and 2 standards.
The MHL 3.0 specs will be available for download in early September, and there is no indication when the first ones would be seen. smartphones and tablets with support for the new MHL standard, but as soon as it is finalized, it is to be expected that they will be seen in the immediate future.
The variety of uses that can be given to this new MHL specification is its strong point and that it will enable greater versatility in what it refers to the use of more types of different devices.
MHL 3.0 Specifications
- 4K (Ultra HD): Support for 4K video formats greater than 2160p30
- Simultaneous high-speed data channel
- Improved Remote Control Protocol (RCP) with support for peripherals such as touch screens, keyboard and mouse
- Charge at 10W
- Compatible with MHL 1 and MHL 2
- HDCP 2.2 content protection
- Enhanced 7.1 surround sound with Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD
- Support for multiple simultaneous displays
- MHL experience
- 4K Home Theater Picture Quality
- Play all your favorite content in 4K image quality from your smartphone to the television or a Home Theater system.
- Stop, rewind, pause and play all content using a tv remote control
There is a base of more than 330 million MHL-activated products from more than 200 adapters. MHL continues to evolve to become the standard for A / V receivers, Blu-ray players, or game consoles.
La evolution of this type of connections is breaking into the market in an overwhelming way, and gadgets like ChromeCast are accompanying them to combine all kinds of devices to play any type of content on our televisions.
More information - AirCast allows you to play videos from Gallery, Dropbox and Drive with ChromeCast
Source - Android Central