HDMI 2.1 has a few extra tricks up its sleeve, including limited power delivery (uncommon) and the ability to act as an Ethernet adapter ... its popularity has waned over recent years.

How is it better than HDMI 2.1? And what else will HDMI 2.2 be used for besides TVs and projectors? Let's dive into the detail... So why have we got a bee in our bonnet over the lack of HDMI 2.1 ports ...

This standard offers a maximum bandwidth of 80Gbps, which HDMI 2.2 would supercede and allow for audio and ethernet to come over the same cable.

The Synopsys HDMI 2.1 RX Controller and PHY IP solutions, compliant with the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) 2.1 specification, provide the necessary logic to implement and verify designs ...