It is also used in about 85% of digital cinema projection, and in additive manufacturing as a light source in some printers to cure resins into solid 3D objects. DLP is used in a variety of display applications from traditional static displays to interactive displays and also non-traditional embedded applications including medical, security, and industrial uses.ĭLP technology is used in DLP front projectors (standalone projection units for classrooms and business primarily), DLP rear projection television sets, and digital signs.

Digital Projection and Texas Instruments were both awarded Emmy Awards in 1998 for the DLP projector technology. While the DLP imaging device was invented by Texas Instruments, the first DLP-based projector was introduced by Digital Projection Ltd in 1997. It was originally developed in 1987 by Larry Hornbeck of Texas Instruments.

The Christie Mirage 5000, a 2001 DLP projectorĭigital Light Processing ( DLP) is a set of chipsets based on optical micro-electro-mechanical technology that uses a digital micromirror device.

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