MHL to Revolutionize Mobile Phone Experience for Consumers

Before going into the advantages of MHL technology and how it will enhance mobile phone experience, let us understand what
MHL is?

MHL stands for Mobile High-Definition Link and is an industry standard for a mobile audio/video interface that allows customers to connect mobiles (smart phones), tablets and other portable consumer electronic gadgets to high-definition televisions (HDTVs) and audio devices while simultaneously charging the device. It’s the Magic in the Middle. MHL was developed by the MHL Consortium, a consortium made up of leading companies in the mobile and consumer electronics (CE) space.

The MHL Consortium

The MHL Consortium comprises of Nokia, Samsung Electronics, Silicon Image, Sony, and Toshiba. The MHL specification utilizes established connectors and features a single cable with a 5-pin interface, supports 4K (Ultra HD) video and digital audio and simultaneously provides power to the mobile device. It also enables the TV remote to control the mobile phone and access its contents. There have been 3 versions of MHL viz MHL 1.0, MHL 2.0 and the latest MHL 3.0.

With double the bandwidth compared to the previous specification, MHL 3.0 delivers 4K(Ultra HD) resolution and a wider color gamut to create a more brilliant visual experience. By using a bi-directional channel that’s significantly faster than MHL 2, the new specification enables concurrent 4K video and high-speed peripheral support of mass storage and input devices such as a touch screen, keyboard and mouse.

The MHL Experience

Home Theater: Watch all of your favorite movies, videos in HD, Full HD picture quality from your smart phone to your TV or home theater system. Stop, rewind, pause and play all of your content using the TV’s remote control.

Mobile Games’ Zero Lag

Play all your mobile games on a 4K screen, monitors, TVs with no lag, all while the TV provides power to your smart phone for extended game play.

Office: Work Anytime, Anywhere

Transform your mobile device into a portable computer by connecting it to a keyboard, mouse, monitor (or multiple monitors), and storage device to work anytime, anywhere.

Automotive: Touch Screen to Access Music and Navigation

Interact with the smartphone through your car infotainment touch-screen display or buttons on your steering wheel to make phone calls, play music, navigate with the phone’s GPS, and more, all while providing charge to your smartphone.