5. Construction HDMI to DVI cable

Based on the size of the DVI and HDMI connectors, you can establish approximate average for an HDMI cable connected properly to the connectors. The cable sheath should be cut to about 18 mm. For drivers a distance of 3 mm is sufficient (if the measure is too large can cause unwanted shorts) and the internal shielding give a margin of 5 mm, to allow the location of drivers without difficulty.

Measures HDMI cable to mount the DVI and HDMI

If we cut and tinned cable wires as the above measures, gives a result similar to the following image.

Details HDMI cable and tinned side the measures outlined

For DVI connector assembly follow the following steps:

• After tinning the wires in the HDMI cable make a distribution of these according to the numbering of the DVI connector pins to which they relate, it is important to perform this operation prior to this one is twisted to avoid or to interfere between them.
• Soldering the connector pins to weld them a cable.
• Finally, solder wires to each side without applying tin, which was previously deposited on the wires and pins (pins) is sufficient to ensure a good weld.

Details DVI to HDMI cable soldered to their pins

HDMI connector mounting have to follow the same steps as in the DVI connector.

I must stress that this type of connector welding is a complicated and difficult, due to the small size of the contact pins (pins). It is extremely difficult to solder the pins, the close proximity between them makes short circuiting with the tin. The best option is not solder the pins on the HDMI connector with tinned wire we place on the connector pin with the soldering lobbied against both and hope until it melts the solder wire and adhere to the pin on the connector. If this operation is performed gently get a good result.

Connector Details HDMI to HDMI cable soldered to their pins

Conclusions:

I made a cable with a distance of approximately 11 to 12 meters cable with TSK 1061, exceeding the limit specified by the manufacturer (10m) and the result is optimal, it works correctly. The biggest challenge is to weld the HDMI connector due to the proximity of the pins, you should choose an HDMI connector incorporating printed circuit boards extensor. DVI connector for comment that is perfect, its mechanical properties with appropriate measures make it a robust connector and high-quality, all contrary to HDMI which can be described as mediocre.