What is an active HDMI cable? When should I consider using one? - StarTech.com IT Pro Community
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p><em>This article was created from a </em><a href="https://community.startech.com/discussion/50/what-is-an-active-hdmi-cable-when-should-i-consider-using-one" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"><em>community discussion</em></a><em> by </em><a href="https://community.startech.com/profile/BrianAtStarTech" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"><em>BrianAtStarTech</em></a></p><p>An active cable contains circuitry that boosts the original signal strength from your video source. It allows the signal to go further than a passive HDMI cable (the most common type). </p><p>HDMI signals can start behaving inconsistently beyond 5 meters. This depends on a number of factors including the video source, cable quality, video resolution, and display. If you're encountering problems with a passive HDMI cable, we recommend trying an active HDMI cable, for example, <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Fcables%2Fhdmm5ma" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">HDMM5MA</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><div class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote-content"><p class="blockquote-line">This FAQ applies to these products: <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Fcables%2Fhd15cpntmf" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">HD15CPNTMF</a> <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Fcables%2Fhd2mm10ma" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">HD2MM10MA</a> <a href="https://community.startech.com/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startech.com%2Fen-us%2Fcables%2Fhd2mm15ma" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">HD2MM15MA</a> 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