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The next-generation HDMI cable 'ULTRA96', supporting HDMI 2.2, is set for market release in Q1 2026.
HDMI 2.2 standard enhances bandwidth to 96Gbps, enabling uncompressed transmission of 4K240p/12bit and 8K60p/12bit video.
ULTRA96 cables will serve as the next category above existing HDMI cable types, ensuring stable high-data transmission.
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