HDMI Splitter is an electronic device which is used to split a single HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) signal coming from a single source to multiple HDMI output devices. The HDMI Splitters split the signals in a way that there is no difference between the original image and the display image at the devices which are connected to HDMI Splitters (Without any effect on the signals).
Some of the guys are confused with HDMI Splitters and HDMI Routing Switcher. The main difference between them is, the image that appears on all screens will be identical and cannot be independently controlled when connected to an HDMI compatible device such as HD receiver/antennas in case of HDMI Splitter while a Routing Switcher is used to place multiple HDMI compatible output sources into a signal which can be changed via manual or remote control which could dictate what output reaches the display(s).
The one of the advantage of HDMI connector is to connect your hdmi device to other HDMI source via a single cable instead of use of many cables. There are verity of HDMI Splitters which have functionality depends upon the number of sources and destination, distance between source and display etc. The some devices are as follows:
• 1x2 HDMI Splitter: The 1x2 hdmi splitter (distribution amplifier) is used to split the signals from one HDMI source to 2 HDMI outputs. Theses are very useful in home theaters and digital signage applications.
• 1x4 HDMI Splitter: The 1x4 hdmi distribution amplifier (hdmi splitter) is used to distribute one signal to 4 identical signals which point to other other HDMI outputs. It is also very useful for digital signage applications.
The some other hdmi splitters are 1x8, 4x2, 4x4, 8x8 HDMI Splitter and many more according to there splitting capability. HDMI splitters are very reliable during the connection with
the other similar devices. You can also use it to your home or office purpose
use.
Before going to buy any hdmi splitter products you must insure that the features according to your requirement or not. Because it varies from manufactures to manufactures.