Pixelworks Launches SoC for Next-Gen LED, 3D Projectors
Pixelworks has said it has begun shipping a new SoC that is targeting next-generation, mainstream LCD or DLP projectors for the education, business and home theater segments.
The Topaz SoC supports 1080p and WUXGA (1920 x1200) resolutions as well as standard and non-standard 3D content, including 3D format decoding with a universal 3D glasses interface.
The SoC also comes with a video decoder that supports 8/10 bit analog inputs or HDMI/DVI digital inputs (HDMI 1.3, 1.4 3D), a USB 2.0 host controller, Ethernet MAC, an on-screen display menu controller and an ARM9 processor to enable projector vendors to use customized applications.
"Current projector technology is undergoing a significant transition as more diverse and sophisticated applications become available, creating expanded opportunities for our newest family of products," said Pixelworks senior vice president Graham Loveridge in a prepared statement.
"The evolution in illumination engines and light source technology is migrating from traditional lamp-based light sources to LED and laser technologies, which will enable a lower cost of ownership as well as more compact and portable designs."
Pixelworks did not reveal any products that may include its new SoC.
And make a 2538×1080 - 2.35:1 projector and take mine too.
That's where we need to go with projectors. Increase efficiency and decrease wasted heat.
More efficiency improvements coming up:
Right...
But at what cost?
very good article
Just wasted 60 seconds of my life :-)
THE CONSEQUENCES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!!!
They have a higher up-front cost, but then the lamps typically will never need to be replaced, or else only replaced once over the life of the projector. From what I have read (I have yet to play with one yet) they give off better image quality, use much less power, and the break-even point on cost for a 6hr day (like a classroom) is ~2-3 years after you figure in the costs of bulbs. And that is only considering the cost of bulbs and power... it is stupidly expensive to get a janitor to break out a ladder and change a lightbulb.
IMO the only time you wasted was on your comment. Look now I wasted my time showing you, you're error.
are just use 3 projectors and use em in landscape mode