Display & projection digital micromirror devices (DMDs)

At the heart of DLP technology is the digital micromirror device, a chip covered with millions of microscopic mirrors that tilt to reflect light and create precise images.

The DMD is part of a complete DLP chipset, which includes a controller to drive the mirrors and, depending on power requirements, one or more power-management integrated circuits (PMICs) to ensure efficient and stable operation. Together, these components modulate light from the illumination system and project it though optics, delivering vivid, crisp and reliable visuals with high-performance across a wide range of applications.

Selecting the appropriate DLP chipset depends on your project's resolution, brightness and form factor requirements. Whether you are building portable systems, professional displays, or large venue installations, DLP technology offers a range of chipsets designed to balance performance, power and size.

After selecting a chipset, follow these steps to begin putting your system together:

• Consider the brightness requirements and trade-offs when designing your display projection.
• Purchase an evaluation module (EVM) to begin evaluating and testing your design.
• Pair the EVM with our firmware to diagnose your chipset or resolve any issues.
• Use our search tool to select the optical module makers and system integrators that best fit your optical module specifications.

Texas Instruments provides a variety of resources to accelerate DLP technology development, including evaluation kits, reference designs and software tools.

These resources help engineers test, prototype and optimize their systems more efficiently. Additionally, detailed documentation and technical support are available to guide designers from concept to final product.

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