Kordz walks through what “quality” means for HDMI in a pro-AV context: not marketing claims, but repeatable signal integrity and mechanical consistency across every cable that leaves the line. The demo focuses on construction details that matter to integrators—die-cast connector bodies to reduce flex, controlled tolerances, and retention strength so a plug stays seated under real-world strain. https://www.kordz.com/
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HDMI® Technology is the foundation for the worldwide ecosystem of HDMI-connected devices; integrated with displays, set-top boxes, laptops, audio video receivers and other product types. Because of this global usage, manufacturers, resellers, integrators and consumers must be assured that their HDMI® products work seamlessly together and deliver the best possible performance by sourcing products from licensed HDMI Adopters or authorized resellers. For HDMI Cables, consumers can look for the official HDMI® Cable Certification Labels on packaging. Innovation continues with the latest HDMI 2.2 Specification that supports higher 96Gbps bandwidth and next-gen HDMI Fixed Rate Link technology to provide optimal audio and video for a wide range of device applications. Higher resolutions and refresh rates are supported, including up to 12K@120 and 16K@60. Additionally, more high-quality options are supported, including uncompressed full chroma formats such as 8K@60/4:4:4 and 4K@240/4:4:4 at 10-bit and 12-bit color.
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A standout example is their Active Optical HDMI (AOC) approach for longer runs, where fibre handles the high-speed lanes while the ends are built for installation abuse (compact connector shells, robust strain relief, and high pull-force ratings). In practice, that’s aimed at keeping 48Gbps-class links stable for 4K/120, 8K, HDR, VRR and eARC scenarios without relying on “it usually works” luck in the field, even when routing is tight or load is heavy on the cable path to make it fit.
They also break down their HDMI ranges by job: a mainstream “daily driver” series, an Ultra High Speed certified performance tier, and a rack-optimised option with slimmer headshells, tighter bend handling, and extra shielding to reduce headaches in dense I/O. The rack discussion is refreshingly practical—how connector size, cable diameter, and shielding stack-up affect access, service loops, and stress points behind a matrix, extender, or switch in a crowded rack.
Beyond HDMI, the booth shifts to structured cabling where small reliability failures become expensive truck rolls. Kordz highlights slim 28AWG Cat6/Cat6A patch cords, snap-proof latch designs intended to survive thousands of bends, and per-cable performance reporting (serialised Cat6A with downloadable test results) to make verification and documentation easier during commissioning at ISE 2026 Barcelona, especially in high-density patching.
There’s also an integrator-friendly “tamper-resistant” idea—simple mechanical locking on a connector to discourage casual unplugging—and a timed termination challenge that frames tooling, workflow, and repeatability as the real differentiators. The interview closes with a forward-looking note: Kordz says it’s already prototyping for HDMI 2.2 and plans to move quickly once certification programs are available, with the same emphasis on predictable installs rather than cables being the weak link in a digital chain today.
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