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  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1 Introduction
  5. 2 DLP Display Projection Benefits
  6. 3 What is DLP Technology?
  7. 4 The DLP Display System
    1. 4.1 Component Part Number Identification
    2. 4.2 Electronics Hardware
    3. 4.3 Optics
  8. 5 Selecting the Correct DLP Display Chipset
    1. 5.1 Brightness
    2. 5.2 Resolution
    3. 5.3 Size
  9. 6 How to Evaluate Selected DLP Display Chipset
  10. 7 Selecting the Correct Optical Engine
    1. 7.1 Optical Module Selection
    2. 7.2 Optical Module Sourcing
  11. 8 DLP Products Supply Chain
  12. 9 Development and Manufacturing
    1. 9.1 Electrical Considerations
    2. 9.2 Software Considerations
    3. 9.3 Optical Considerations
    4. 9.4 Mechanical Considerations
    5. 9.5 Thermal Considerations
    6. 9.6 Manufacturing Considerations
  13. 10Online Resources
    1. 10.1 DLP Chipset Information
  14. 11Common Display and Projection Terminology
  15. 12References
  16. 13Revision History

2 DLP Display Projection Benefits

Table 2-1 shows the main benefits that DLP projection enables for virtually any display application.

Table 2-1 DLP Projection Benefits
Benefit Description
Excellent image quality GUID-20210713-CA0I-PW33-HZ3P-S8XQ3XVN2QDM-low.png Based on the same display technology used in 9 out of 10 cinemas worldwide (Based on PMA Research), the DLP chipset can enable a display that offers saturated colors and high contrast. Display system performance can vary depending on the optical engine.
Highcontrast ratio GUID-20210728-CA0I-R3SX-VNTX-RSRPRLBLV6Q0-low.png The reflective technology of DLP technology allows for high contrast as off state mirrors reflect light away from the projection optics creating very black pixels on the display surface.
Free form display GUID-20210713-CA0I-9VZ1-4MN5-Q1GBRKPM7L1X-low.png Given its projection nature and high contrast ratio, one can enable a display with virtually any form factor. Black pixels will not show on the display surface (effectively providing a transparent background in those areas).
Display on virtually any surface GUID-20210713-CA0I-VWCB-S1CN-38RB3WVGH9S5-low.png Projection will display on virtually any surface. Warping can be used to geometrically compensate for irregular-shaped display surfaces.
Small size, large image GUID-20210713-CA0I-KKDL-HG3C-3FHH3BNBLMPW-low.png The DLP technology optical architecture and pixel design allows for extremely small-form factors compared to the image displayed.
Only visible when needed GUID-20210713-CA0I-6NDK-Q49G-W1SZP5F4FF6N-low.png DLP projection display can be turned on and off on demand. The display disappears when it is turned off.

Customers can learn how to promote features enabled by DLP technology by visiting the DLP Products Messaging and Icons Guidelines document (requires a myTI login).

DLP technology benefits outlined by application when visiting the web sites shown in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2 DLP Technology Benefits
Website Application Examples
Applications for DLP Pico chipsets Pico projector, Enterprise portable projector, Laser TV <85", smart home displays, industrial displays (DLP signage, humanoids, commercial gaming), virtual reality/augmented reality glasses, smartphones and tablets (mobile accessories), and more.
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Applications for DLP Standard chipsets Laser TV > 85", smart projector, digital signage, enterprise projector, large venue, and cinema.
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