Sony Releases White Paper on Laser Phosphor Projectors
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Sony has released a white paper called “SXRD 4K and BrightEra 3LCD Laser Projection.” It provides technical background on solid state and laser phosphor solutions and Sony’s implementation in their two types of 3-chip projection architectures.
The white paper is available for free downloading HERE:Covered in the white paper are the following topics:
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Laser Projection
- The limitations of LEDs
- Sony’s Z-Phosphor laser light source
- Light output versus resolution
- Single-chip issues
- The 3-chip advantage
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Operational Advantages
- 20,000 hours with virtually no maintenance
- Up to 87,000 hours in Extended Mode
- Multi-projector consistency
- Lower cost of ownership
- Worry free
- Tilt angle freedom
- Rapid on/off
- Mercury free
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Other Features
- Ultra-short throw
- 4K resolution (4096 x 2160)
- WUXGA resolution (1920 x 1200)
- Sony’s BrightEra panels
- Sony’s SXRD panels
- 3D capability
- Home theater
- Meet the family (model specs)
“The adoption of solid state light sources in projection, especially laser phosphor sources, is accelerating now across all markets,” noted Chris Chinnock, President/Founder of Insight Media, a leading display technology consultancy. “The white paper provides a nice overview of the various approaches and trade-offs along with a concise summary of the advantages of solid state solutions in general and Sony’s products in particular.”
