🔌Mini HDMI • Mini HDMI Cable

This cable connects two Mini HDMI (Type-C) ports directly—typically found on cameras, camcorders, and small computing devices. It’s a specialized solution for linking compact gear without adapters.
 
🔧 Cable Format & Use Case
🔌 Mini HDMI Male → Mini HDMI Male
Direct AV connection between two Mini HDMI-enabled devices
Rare format—used in niche workflows or embedded systems
Supports digital video and audio transmission
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
📷 DSLR and mirrorless cameras with Mini HDMI output
📹 Camcorders and field recorders with Mini HDMI input/output
🧠 Embedded boards (Raspberry Pi Zero, Jetson Nano)
🖼️ Portable monitors or preview screens with Mini HDMI input
🧰 AV switchers or converters with Mini HDMI passthrough
 
✅ Common Uses
🎥 Connect camera to portable monitor for live preview
🧠 Link embedded systems for AV testing or prototyping
🛠️ Interface between two Mini HDMI devices in tight setups
📺 Enable playback or recording between compact AV gear
🔁 Bypass bulky adapters in space-constrained environments
 
🧠 Signal Format Notes
⚙️ HDMI 1.3/1.4 standard (depends on cable spec)
📺 Supports up to 1080p or 4K @ 30Hz
🔊 Carries digital audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD)
🔌 19-pin Mini HDMI Type-C connector on both ends
🚫 No Ethernet or ARC support unless explicitly rated
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🧯 Mini HDMI ≠ Micro HDMI—don’t confuse the connector types
📉 Cable length affects signal integrity—keep under 2 meters
🧪 Not all devices support Mini HDMI input—check specs
🔁 Rare use case—verify both ends truly need Mini HDMI
🛡️ Use high-quality shielding to prevent EMI in AV setups
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🧠 Identify Mini HDMI by its trapezoidal shape (Type-C, ~10.42 mm wide)
🔄 Confirm both devices have Mini HDMI ports—not Micro or Standard
🧼 Handle gently—Mini HDMI ports are prone to wear
🏷️ Label clearly—Mini HDMI cables are easy to misplace or misidentify
🎨 Use in compact rigs where space and weight matter