Connects Micro HDMI (Type D) devices to standard HDMI displays, supporting up to 4K@60Hz HDR. Key devices: Raspberry Pi 5 (dual micro HDMI) and Nikon Z6 III. Note: no certified Ultra High Speed (48Gbps) Micro HDMI cables exist — effective bandwidth is capped at 18Gbps (HDMI 2.0 level).
Connection Endpoints
| End A | Micro HDMI (Type D) (male) |
|---|---|
| End B | HDMI 2.1 (Type A - Standard) (male) |
| Direction | Source (Camera/Pi) → Display |
Specifications
| Protocol | HDMI 2.0 (effective via Micro HDMI connector) |
|---|---|
| Video Transport | HDMI (TMDS) |
| Max Bandwidth | 18 Gbps |
| Max Resolution | 4K@60Hz |
| Max Refresh at 4K | 60 Hz |
| Consumer Tier | Standard 4K Video |
Supported Features
HDR10
4K
HDCP 2.2
Length & Physical
| Max Passive Length | 2m |
|---|---|
| Max Active Length | 5m |
Notes & Compatibility
For Raspberry Pi 5, any modern micro HDMI cable rated 4K@60Hz works — Pi 5 owners frequently overspend when the bottleneck is the SoC, not the cable. Keep length under 1.5m for passive cables. Avoid cheap no-brand micro HDMI cables under 2 EUR — the micro connector is fragile and cheap contacts cause intermittent connections.
