The new standard is called General Purpose Media Interface (GPMI). It’s been specifically designed to facilitate the transfer of 8K UHD video signals between devices, along with other types of data and power. Its specs are reported to exceed those of HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, as well as Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4.0.
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There will be two variants of the GPMI standard. The first, known as GPMI Type-B, is the more advanced option. It’s theoretically capable of achieving a maximum transfer rate of 192 Gbps and can deliver up to 480 W. This should be enough to power even the most demanding electronic devices.
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Meanwhile, GPMI Type-C has slightly lower specs but still surpasses the performance of previous standards. It can achieve a maximum transfer rate of nearly 96 Gbps and deliver up to 240 W. Both GPMI Type-B and Type-C standards can carry 8K UHD video signals.
Notably, the GPMI Type-B standard utilizes a different connector from any existing standards. In contrast, the GPMI Type-C variant employs a connector physically compatible with a USB-C port. As such, it’s received approval from the USB Association, the international body responsible for developing and promoting revisions of USB standards.
The new GPMI standard seems promising on paper. The support it’s garnered from Chinese companies involved in its development suggests it could significantly impact the market in China. However, the extent of its influence outside China remains uncertain. If GPMI is widely adopted in devices manufactured in China, it may eventually gain traction internationally.
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