DPL Laboratories, Inc., the industry leader in high-speed digital testing, specializing in the performance evaluation of digital signal connectivity products such as HDMI and USB cables, proudly announces that Kordz new Pro4 48Gbps Active Optical HDMI Cable is the first production HDMI optical cable to pass DPL Labs’ new 48G Enhanced Reference Standard Platform. This cutting-edge platform was designed specifically to address the demands for the latest high-performance video electronics, offering capabilities such as enhanced scaling, AI-driven motion interpolation, pixel refinements, and more.

The 48G Enhanced Reference Standard Platform includes advanced features such as rigorous stress testing, low-level input signal evaluations, and comprehensive assessments of internal power management systems. These innovations ensure that products meet the stringent requirements for next-generation digital signal performance.

Kordz continues to push the boundaries of optical cable technology, integrating state-of-the-art VCSEL’s, new semiconductor advancements, along with improved power management and PCB differential electrical pathways. The Kordz Pro4 48Gbps Active Optical Cables deliver exceptional performance across all lengths, maintaining low distortion, high signal-to-noise ratios, and unmatched output consistency. These breakthroughs set a new industry standard for active optical cables.

James Chen, Managing Director of Kordz, said: “We are thrilled to have been the first company to earn DPL Labs’ New 48G Enhanced Reference Standard. As a leader in HDMI and given our promise of ‘Connectivity Assured’, we partner with DPL Labs’ testing because it is the most demanding in the industry for high-speed interconnect cables. This certification provides peace of mind not only for our company but for every Kordz user. Seeing the new Kordz PRO4 48Gbps Active Optical HDMI Cable achieve a Green Pass in over 100 individual tests on our test reports made all our engineering efforts worthwhile.”

DPL Labs® Certification Program was created to assist cable buyers, both consumer and industry, in selecting the best performing and most reliable HDMI cables. Last year, DPL updated its testing process to consider the latest revisions for 48G and Ultra96 HDMI specifications and requirements for emission standards. Certain visionary cable brands maintaining their high-end positioning submit their cables to be put through rigorous, multi-stage testing. All testing is done by specially trained DPL engineers in our completely independent testing laboratory.

Those cables that meet or exceed DPL Labs standard of excellence are cables that offer far better performance and longer-term reliability than “typical” HDMI cables. These cables, and only these cables, are awarded the prestigious DPL 48G Enhanced Reference Standard – an easily recognizable registered trademark label that instantly identifies those products that have surpassed DPL standards. Look for the DPL Labs Enhance Performance certification label.

Additional information on the Kordz Pro4 48Gbps Active Optical Cable line is available online.