Komponentenarm

Komponentenarm, also known as YPbPr or sometimes referred to as component video, is an analog video signal format that separates the video signal into three separate component signals. These components are typically labeled Y, Pb, and Pr. The Y signal carries the luma (brightness) information, along with synchronization pulses, while Pb and Pr carry the chrominance (color) information, representing the difference between blue and green (Pb) and red and green (Pr). This separation allows for a higher quality video signal compared to composite video, which combines all video information into a single signal.

The YPbPr connection typically uses three RCA connectors, often color-coded green for Y, blue for Pb, and red for Pr. This standard is widely used in consumer electronics such as DVD players, Blu-ray players, video game consoles, and older high-definition televisions. While component video offers superior picture quality over composite, it has largely been superseded by digital interfaces like HDMI and DisplayPort for new equipment due to their ability to carry higher resolutions, refresh rates, and digital audio signals without the signal degradation inherent in analog transmission. However, component video remains relevant for devices that only output analog signals or for users with older display equipment.