Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced its smallest DLP display controller to create its most compact, fastest and lowest power 4K UHD projector measuring just 9mm by 9mm.
The DLPC8445 display controller is the smallest ever made by TI and enables a diagonal display of 100-in or more in vivid image quality and ultra-low latency.
Combining the new display controller with TI’s compatible digital micromirror device (DMD) and power management integrated circuit (PMIC) with LED driver allows designers to replicate the display experiences of high-end TVs and gaming monitors but in an ultra-compact form factor.
Thanks to this latest technology, designers can deliver displays that achieve sub-millisecond display latency, matching or even exceeding high-end gaming monitors and reducing lag time for gamers.
A first for a DLP chipset, TI has integrated variable refresh rate (VRR) support to enable better displays for gamers to allow easy syncing of frame rates and eliminate lagging, image tearing and stuttering.
Advanced image-correction capabilities dynamically adjust for surface imperfections, allowing users to take the projector anywhere and still experience high-quality, immersive viewing.
TI has also stated that it is the first DLP controller designed for laser-illuminated battery-powered projectors.
According to Jeff March, vice president and general manager of DLP Products at TI: “Immersive display entertainment is now sought out by everyday consumers, not just movie enthusiasts and gamers. Where consumers once needed a big TV or monitor for a crisp and clear display, they can now use a lifestyle or gaming projector and transform a wall into the screen size of their choosing with 4K UHD quality.
“Our new controller is the latest example of how TI DLP technology is helping engineers develop epic displays for entertainment that can be taken anywhere.”