White Paper: Introduction to HDCP 2.3
Posted on 05 September 2021
Keeping pace with advancements in digital video technology, HDCP has evolved to version 2.3, with stronger encryption, dedicated protection for high value 4K content, and new restrictions on the AV distribution system. AV professionals will need to understand HDCP 2.3 to integrate protected 4K content into AV systems successfully.
ABSTRACT
The availability of entertainment content is a key driver of growth for the emerging 4K video ecosystem. As in the early days of digital HD, HDCP will be the copy protection system used by content owners to encrypt 4K video. Most uncompressed 4K video entertainment content will be transported over HDMI 2.0, which is capable of 4K/UHD resolution, high color gamut, and high color bit depth. Keeping pace with advancements in digital video technology, HDCP has evolved to version 2.3, with stronger encryption, dedicated protection for high value 4K content, and new restrictions on the AV distribution system. AV professionals will need to understand HDCP 2.3 to integrate protected 4K content into AV systems successfully.