More than 50 Chinese companies have backed the launch an alternative to HDMI called the General Purpose Media Interface (GPMI). The Shenzhen 8K UHD Video Industry Cooperation Alliance, which includes companies such as Hisense and TCL, is behind the new standard, reports Tom’s Hardware. GPMI looks to transfer more data than other current standards while also being able to deliver power, a feat HDMI is unable to perform.
HKEPC reports that GPMI is available in two types– Type B, which includes a proprietary connector, and Type B, which is compatible with USB-C. Type C is reportedly capable of up to 96Gbps of data transmission while being limited to the same 240W of power as USB-C. Type B, however, looks to have a bandwidth of up to 192Gbps while delivering up to 480W of power.
The Shenzhen 8K UHD Video Industry Cooperation Alliance has stated that the initial rollout of GPMI will target consumer devices before adding solutions for industrial applications.
See also: HDMI 2.2 revealed, featuring 96Gbps of bandwidth
