Founded by LG Electronics, Samsung, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Valens Semiconductor, the HDBaseT Alliance has experienced notable growth since its incorporation in June 2010. Together with the founding board members, a variety of consumer and commercial industry market leaders have joined the Alliance.

Contributor members:

Bel Stewart Connector
Extron Electronics
Microsemi
Pulse Electronics
Quantum Data
Silver Telecom, LTD
Tyco Electronics

Adopter members:

Crestron Electronics
CWIN Technology
Elka International
Gefen, LLC
Grandbeing Technology Co., Ltd
Hank Electronics
Himax Technologies
Intersil Corporation
Kordz
Lastar, Inc
Legrand / Ortronics
MiniFrame, Ltd.
Smart Home Engineering Corp (SHE)
SURE-FIRE Electrical Corporation
Transformative Engineering
Vaux Electronics

“All of these companies play a pivotal role in defining and advancing the development and adoption of the HDBaseT standard,” says HDBaseT Alliance president Ariel Sobelman.

“With the support of our members and their valuable expertise in different areas of the multimedia distribution and networking industry, HDBaseT technology is well positioned to become the installer and consumer’s first choice for multimedia connectivity.”

HDBaseT is the first connectivity solution to deliver all-in-one, HD multimedia connectivity using an existing cable and connector. Using a 100m/328ft, Cat5e/6 LAN cable with standard RJ-45 connectors, already installed in many homes, HDBaseT simultaneously sends the 5Play feature set—full HD video, audio, internet, power (100W) and controls—throughout the home or commercial setting.

Development and preparation for an HDBaseT Alliance Compliance Program is currently under way. In the coming months, the Alliance plans to formulate a logo usage and licensing program to ensure consistency and consumers’ ability to recognise interoperable HDBaseT devices in the market.