(Co-authored with Dave Duncan) True 4K ultra high definition (UHD) technology reveals stunning detail in a variety of applications. But what is “true” 4K UHD? The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) defines 4K UHD as a screen display of...

Other Parts Discussed in Post: DLP2000, DLP160CPYou’re integrating an on-demand projection display into a next-generation appliance, autonomous robot or augmented reality (AR) glasses. Or maybe you’re designing a smartphone accessory that...

(Co-authored with Kapil Menda) According to a recent report by eMarketer, e-commerce sales worldwide grew by 27.6% in 2020, with sales expected to hit $5 trillion by 2022. With more people shopping from home, online retailers are processing more orde...

Other Parts Discussed in Post: DLP300S, DLP301SUsed for decades in large, industrial and high-end specialty applications, 3D printers with DLP® technology are becoming a reality in homes, offices or labs, with compact and affordable versions able...

Other Parts Discussed in Post: DLPC6540, DLP471TPWhen TI DLP® Pico  products released its first 4K chipset in 2017, content providers and streaming devices were just beginning to offer 4K options. The introduction of the 0.47-inch 4K digital...

This post was co-authored by Alex Lyubarsky and Paul Rancuret.

The next evolution of projected image displays is a display that provides a realistic viewing experience, as often depicted in futuristic Hollywood movies. The display industry has succeeded...

3D printing has the power to bring imagination to life by giving it a concrete shape. A student can translate his understanding of the physical world into 3D objects. A designer can transform ideas into real objects that they can touch and feel before...

Thank you for following  Enlightened: The TI DLP Blog. This week, we are refreshing the look and structure of the technical blogs on the TI E2E site to simplify how to find and select the relevant content for your interests. Moving forward, you will find...

Think about how often you look at photos or watch videos on your mobile device. Although many people prefer the convenience of a small smartphone that can fit in their pocket, they will switch to a tablet...

Smart speakers are becoming common in many households, as consumers continue to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to connect in-home devices to external and internal networks. In fact, the market for smart speakers is likely to continue its high...

Other Parts Discussed in Post: DLP230GP, DLP230NP Consumers today are clamoring for brighter, larger displays from their mobile, portable and in-home devices. But designing for high brightness and high resolution often means creating bulky devices t...

If you conduct a web search with the phrase “How to find out what a fabric is made from,” then you're likely to find references to “burn tests.” Burn tests involve taking a small sample of the fabric and holding it over a naked flame to observe whether...

DLP technology is taking center stage. Literally.

 

A new optical reference design from TI demonstrates that stage lights using DLP technology are comparable with traditional spotlights in terms of the brightness using just a single DLP chipset to deliver...

The desire to differentiate is fundamentally human and is constantly on the rise. Personalization is becoming more and more important in...

The DLP® LightCrafter™ Display 2000 evaluation module (EVM) is a robust entry-level platform that enables users to evaluate and prototype DLP technology in applications such as smart home displays, head-up...

DLP® technology is gaining popularity in automotive applications such as augmented reality (AR) head-up displays (HUDs) and one of the primary reasons is the bright, vivid colors that it can deliver. To better understand how color plays a role in...

Augmented reality (AR) head-up displays (HUDs) are the next big thing in the automotive industry. The technology has finally advanced to the point where automakers and Tier-1 suppliers are actively developing AR windshield HUDs.

True AR displays require...

A lot has changed in the automotive industry in the last 100 years, but headlight systems have essentially served the same purpose since their inception. This trend has begun to change with the advent of adaptive...

Other Parts Discussed in Post: DLP471TE, DLP471TP, DLP660TE4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) streaming, broadcast and Blu-ray content is expanding and growing rapidly. 4K UHD content contains over 8 million pixels per data frame – more than four t...

You put on your augmented reality (AR) headset and look up at the ceiling in your living room. At first, nothing looks out of the ordinary. Then a small piece of drywall seems to fall to the floor, followed by another, larger chunk. The 3D display in...

After a 15-year hiatus, Lincoln is back with the new Continental. The luxury vehicle has quite a few advanced features, including the unique new Head-Up Display (HUD) utilizing DLP® technology offered in its technology package.

Originally a technology...

Texas Instruments has taken large steps to enable its groundbreaking DLP® projection display technology. Over five years ago, we released DLP Light Commander, which was our first effort to address developers who wanted...

Digital signage is changing the way consumers receive information. Companies are actively looking for new techniques to engage and attract people to their products and services. However, many businesses and consumers think digital signage is limited to...

When viewing my favorite television shows, movies and sports, I subscribe to the theory that bigger is always better. The good news is that affordable large-screen TVs keep getting bigger, but consumers like me who crave that big-picture experience are...

One thing that never seems to change is that technology continues to evolve. There is always the next big thing. When I think about traditional TVs, I wonder, what’s next? Everyone wants a big screen TV but when do they become so big that they are not...