Panduit CMHDMIIW HDMI 2.0 Type A Female-to-Female Mini-Com Coupler
Overview
The Panduit CMHDMIIW is a Mini-Com™ series HDMI 2.0 Type A female-to-female coupler module designed to integrate into Panduit Mini-Com faceplates and surface-mount boxes. If you're running HDMI infrastructure through structured cabling in conference rooms, classrooms, or AV-over-structured-wiring deployments, this module lets you terminate runs cleanly at the wall rather than leaving cable loops exposed. The ivory (cream-white) finish blends with standard commercial interior hardware. HDMI 2.0 support means the connection passes 4K/60Hz signals without the bandwidth bottlenecks of earlier coupler generations.
Key Features
- HDMI 2.0 Standard: Supports the full 18 Gbps bandwidth of HDMI 2.0 — enough headroom for 4K at 60Hz, HDR content, and multi-channel audio. If your source or display is HDMI 2.0, this coupler won't be the bottleneck.
- Type A Female-to-Female: Two-position female receptacle accepts standard HDMI Type A plugs on both sides, allowing a standard patch cable on each end of the wall run. No adapters, no gender changers needed at the faceplate.
- Mini-Com™ Module Form Factor: Drop-in compatible with Panduit Mini-Com faceplates, surface-mount boxes, and patch panels. If your infrastructure already uses Mini-Com outlets for data or voice, CMHDMIIW slots in using the same toolless snap-in mechanism — no extra hardware.
- ABS Construction: The module body is molded ABS — durable enough for commercial wall applications where modules get plugged and unplugged regularly without cracking the housing.
- Compact Profile (0.72" H × 1.24" W): At 18.3mm × 31.5mm, this is a single-port Mini-Com footprint. It fits in any standard Mini-Com cutout without displacing adjacent ports, so you can mix HDMI and RJ-45 or fiber modules in the same faceplate.
- RoHS and CE Compliant: Meets European RoHS (hazardous substance) and CE (product safety and EMC) standards — required for institutional and government procurement in many regions, and a baseline expectation on commercial AV installs.
- Sold Individually, Carton of 10 Available: Package quantity is 1 module. For larger deployments — conference center rollouts or multi-room AV buildouts — the carton quantity of 10 simplifies procurement and reduces per-unit cost.
Integration & Compatibility
The CMHDMIIW is part of the Panduit Mini-Com™ system, which covers a wide range of modular jacks, fiber adapters, and AV connectors on a common faceplate platform. It is compatible with any Mini-Com faceplate or housing that accepts a standard 1-port or multi-port module. For structured AV cabling deployments, pair this module with appropriately rated HDMI cable (18 Gbps rated for HDMI 2.0 runs) — the coupler itself won't degrade signal if the cable plant is within spec, but an undersized HDMI cable behind the wall will limit performance regardless of the module quality. The ivory color is designated Panduit color code cream-white; verify faceplate color match if aesthetic consistency matters in your installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the CMHDMIIW compatible with HDMI 1.4 devices?
A: Yes. HDMI 2.0 is backward compatible with HDMI 1.4 devices. The coupler will pass HDMI 1.4 signals without issue; you simply won't use the full 18 Gbps bandwidth available.
Q: What faceplates does the CMHDMIIW fit?
A: The CMHDMIIW is designed for Panduit Mini-Com™ series faceplates and surface-mount boxes. It uses the standard Mini-Com single-port module footprint (approximately 18.3mm × 31.5mm).
Q: Does the CMHDMIIW support 4K signals?
A: The module supports HDMI 2.0 with up to 18 Gbps bandwidth, which is sufficient for 4K at 60Hz. Signal quality at 4K also depends on the cable behind the wall — use 18 Gbps-rated HDMI cable for the in-wall run.
Q: Is the CMHDMIIW RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The CMHDMIIW meets RoHS and CE compliance standards per the manufacturer's specifications.
Q: What is the color of the CMHDMIIW?
A: The module is ivory (cream-white) — Panduit's standard light neutral finish for commercial interior applications.
The CMHDMIIW is the kind of component that makes or breaks a clean AV rough-in. At 18.3mm × 31.5mm, it drops into any Mini-Com faceplate cutout without displacing adjacent data ports — and because it's a true HDMI 2.0 coupler, you're not artificially capping a 4K/60Hz signal path at the wall plate the way a 1.4-era module would.
Technical Highlights:
- HDMI 2.0 Bandwidth: 18 Gbps throughput supports 4K at 60Hz and HDR — no de-rating at the coupler itself, assuming the in-wall cable is rated to match.
- ABS Housing: Commercial-grade ABS body handles repeated plug cycles in high-traffic spaces (conference rooms, huddle spaces) without the housing cracking or the retention tabs wearing out prematurely.
- RoHS/CE Compliance: Both marks confirmed — clears the procurement hurdle on government, healthcare, and EU-destined installs without having to chase down compliance paperwork separately.
Deployment Considerations:
- The coupler is passive — signal integrity over the complete run (source to display) depends entirely on cable quality. For HDMI 2.0 / 4K use, both the patch cables and the in-wall segment must be rated for 18 Gbps; a high-speed HDMI 1.4 cable behind the wall will degrade 4K performance regardless of what module is at the faceplate.
- Color match matters on high-visibility installs: the CMHDMIIW is ivory (cream-white). If your faceplates are bright white or off-white from a different manufacturer, verify color compatibility before specifying at scale.
Best fit for conference rooms, training facilities, and classrooms where structured HDMI runs terminate at the wall and AV sources change frequently — the Mini-Com format keeps the faceplate clean and the connection repeatable without permanent cable runs to the display.
