HDMI is a universal connection standard for transmitting video and audio signals. Its primary applications include connecting monitors and televisions to computers, Blu-Ray players, and similar devices. The HDMI connection takes up less space, making it more suitable for portable display devices such as ultrabooks and notebooks or for two connections on a graphics card. It features a shielded cable with gold-plated contacts for optimal transmission of video signals. The cable has a DVI-D (18+1) connector and an HDMI connector, allowing it to be used in either direction. It is suitable for connecting a TFT monitor with a DVI connection to a graphics card with an HDMI interface.