At that time setting up a home theater If we want a large format screen and can control the ambient light in the room, projectors remain the best alternative.

Sony’s SXRD equipment or JVC’s D-ILA, 3LCD system or DLP projectors which stands out with its versatility and is about to gain quality a significant increase in performance thanks to the development of a new cutting-edge chip.

New generation DLP projectors

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Texas Instruments, responsible for DLP technology, has announced a new display controller that is noticeably smaller than previous versions and is designed to solve a problem. next generation compact 4K UHD projectorsas well as augmented reality glasses.

As they stated, the new display driver is called DLPC8445 It is only the smallest of its kind 9x9mmis about one 90% reduction compared to previous generation chips.

This means the next wave of DLP projectors will be more compact, manageable and more convenient. reduced electricity consumptionall without compromising on image quality, according to the company. In fact, the chip is designed to “replicate the viewing experience of high-end TVs and gaming monitors in a compact projector format.”

The driver enables display latency with frame rates that match or exceed the most advanced gaming monitors. up to 240HzIt will also be compatible with variable refresh rates as standard, which clearly points to the video game industry.

The smaller size and power consumption of the DLPC8445 controller will enable the next generation of projectors run on batteries and low-consumption laser or LED light sources expand the possibilities of use.

Price and availability

DLPC8445 controller is now available to manufacturersThis means we won’t have to wait too long for compact projector models with this integrated chip to hit the market.

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