Texas Instruments (TI) has just rolled out a new display controller, the DLPC8445, for 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) projectors. The new controller measures just 9mm by 9mm, apparently 90% smaller than earlier versions. Performance-wise, TI claims it delivers sub-millisecond display latency and frame rates up to 240Hz.
The company also claims that when paired with TI’s DLP472TP digital micromirror device (DMD) and DLPA3085 power-management integrated circuit (PMIC) with an LED driver, the DLPC8445 can replicate the display quality of high-end TVs and monitors in a much smaller form.
The controller includes variable refresh rate (VRR) support, and its advanced image-correction capabilities ensure a clear display on various surfaces. This is also the first DLP controller specifically designed for laser-illuminated battery-powered projectors, making it highly portable.
Preproduction quantities of the DLPC8445 controller, along with the DLP472TP DMD and DLPA3085 PMIC, are available for purchase on TI’s website. The DLPC8445 starts at $60 for orders of 1,000 units or more. TI plans to introduce future chipsets in this family with DMDs of different sizes and resolutions to meet new display trends, such as augmented reality glasses.
