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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

4 The DLP Display System

The display system starts with a video input signal and results in a stunning projected image. A display system needs three main components to operate: DMD, DLP display controller, and power management integrated circuit (PMIC). Figure 4-1 illustrates the typical block diagram of an LED DLP display system. You can also click here for a video that covers the block diagram of a DLP display system in detail.

GUID-20210709-CA0I-X5TL-PPS7-SNRGW0CKX1LD-low.png Figure 4-1 Typical DLP Display Block Diagram

The display system requires two primary connections: power and data. Power must be supplied to the DLP PMIC. Digital video data (including 24-bit RGB, DSI, or Vx1) must be supplied to the DLP display controller chip. A media processor, which accepts external sources like HDMI and processes streamed online content, sends digital video data out to the DLP display controller. Alternatively, a product's application processor, such as in a smartphone or tablet, can also send digital video data to the DLP display controller.