Pixelworks Launches SoC for Next-Gen LED, 3D Projectors

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.

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master_chen 5 years ago

Just take my money already.
waxdart 5 years ago

master_chenJust take my money already.

And make a 2538×1080 - 2.35:1 projector and take mine too.
annymmo 5 years ago

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to LED and laser technologies

That's where we need to go with projectors. Increase efficiency and decrease wasted heat.

More efficiency improvements coming up:
annymmo 5 years ago

http://phys.org/news/2012-07-physicists-efficiency-lc-projectors.html
drwho1 5 years ago

"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."

Right...
But at what cost?
drwho1 5 years ago

annymmohttp://phys.org/news/2012-07-physi [...] ctors.html

very good article
freggo 5 years ago

Bit light on content/facts and not even a hint of the price range.
Just wasted 60 seconds of my life :-)
master_chen 5 years ago

drwho1Right...But at what cost?

THE CONSEQUENCES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!!!
CaedenV 5 years ago

drwho1"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."Right...But at what cost?

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.
marcusgarvey 5 years ago

I mean that is sexy but i'm really curious how they are going to argue that 3d is necessary as a features in a classroom setting. That is just going to increase mark-up. Besides enterprise I don't see how this is going to fly in the consumer market. It is going to be a high cost with a useless 3d features whereas your AAXA's Optomas and 3M's are going to market their mini projectors at a much more consumer friendly price. Let's hope Pixelworks doesnt fudge up the marketing
xtc28 5 years ago

freggoBit light on content/facts and not even a hint of the price range.Just wasted 60 seconds of my life :-)

IMO the only time you wasted was on your comment. Look now I wasted my time showing you, you're error.
draphius 5 years ago

annymmoThat's where we need to go with projectors. Increase efficiency and decrease wasted heat.More efficiency improvements coming up:

are just use 3 projectors and use em in landscape mode 3600x1920 would be nice

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