The HDMI-Mate lets you connect multiple HDMI™ cables to create a longer running cable distance between source DVD or Set-top boxes and the HDTV display.
The cables use a much smaller connecter than DVI style connector. The HDMI™ specification handles all HDTV resolutions of uncompressed video and up to eight channel of digital audio, all enclosed in one simple cable and HDMI connectors.
1- Extending HDMI™ cables by offering to "string" them along. 2- Bridging between DVI cables and HDMI™ cables