News and Information
Digital Light Innovations
2-18-10
TI Digital and Analog MEMS Symposium
On April 23rd, DLi will be hosting the 2nd Annual TI Digital and Analog MEMS Symposium at the AT&T Conference Center located on the University of Texas at Austin Campus. Beginning at 8:30AM, the symposium will focus on many key topics that are pertinent to institutions that are either considering the use of DLP technology or have already integrated DLP into an existing product and are curious as to what resources are available to move to production. The presentations and demonstrations will cover new and existing applications for DLP such as Maskless Lithography, Medical and Hyperspectral imaging, Laser Beam Shaping, and Rapid Prototyping. Some of our integral development partners will also be presenting on the topics of Light Sources, Optical Design Considerations, and Contract Manufacturing. This is not a Symposium that should be missed.
Details are as follows:
- When: April 23rd 2010, Start Time 8:30AM
- Where: AT&T Conference Center on the University of Texas Campus at Austin
- Price: $50/person for regular admission, student admission is free
- Catering: Lunch will be provided by the AT&T Conference Center
- Affiliates: Hosted by Digital Light Innovations; Sponsored by Texas Instruments and Deaton Engineering
- Contact: Please contact Nicole Eldridge with questions regarding the 2010 TI Digital and Analog MEMS Symposium
Click Here to download a brochure for the 2010 TI Digital and Analog MEMS Symposium.
Digital Light Innovations
1-7-10
DLi and Texas Instruments recently filmed an NIR demo using the D4100 .7XGA NIR, D2D DVI interface, and an S2+ optics module specifically coated for NIR wavelengths. The demo not only illustrates the D4100's precision with NIR scene projection but also the easy of use in working with the Discovery hardware.
To view the video, please visit the products section of our website.
Digital Light Innovations
11-2-09
On January 26th-28th, Digital Light Innovations will be at the annual Photonics West exhibition that is held in San Jose, CA. Please stop by our booth and find out more about where DLP® technology is headed in 2010.
Find solutions, discover new innovations, and meet your suppliers at North America's largest optics and photonics exhibition.
See the latest innovations in:
- IR Sources and Detectors
- Cameras and Displays
- Electronic Imaging Components
- Fiber Optic Systems
- Optics, Filters, Coatings
- Optical Components, Detectors, Fibers, Materials
- Optics and Photonics Manufacturing
- Sensors and Systems
Digital Light Innovations
10-13-09
Texas Instruments Tech Day NOV 11th
On Nov 11th, Texas Instruments will be hosting its annual "Technology Day" here in Austin, TX. There will be five primary sections that cover the following information:
- Low Power Wireless, RFiD, and DLP
- Signal Chain Solutions
- Power Supply Design
- Innovations in Embedded Processing
- Hands-on Processor Workshops
For the full schedule, please go here:
Digital Light Innovations
8-31-09
In additional to all of the DLP Discovery information that we host on our site, Texas Instruments has just recently added a great deal of new materials to their website as well. Here are several additions that you may find useful:
Single Chip DLP Projection System Optics
Digital Light Innovations
7-6-09
Due to the market expressing a need for an off-the-shelf DVI solution, Digital Light Innovations developed the DLi D2D, a fast and intuitive DVI interface developed specifically for the D4100 platform.
The D2D daughter card connects to the D4100 control board via the on-board EXP connections and provides plug and play functionality for streaming video to the DMD. The D2D is currently configured for 8 bit grayscale at 60Hz; however, in the future it will also support 10 bit grayscale and 24 bit color.
The DLi D2D is the ideal solution for anyone looking for a powerful, easy to use DVI interface for the D4100. The DLi D2D will be available soon- for more information or to be placed on the preorder list please consult a DLi Sales Rep at sales@DLinnovations.com
Digital Light Innovations
5-28-09
Price Reduction for the Pico Projector
At $319.00 USD, the Pico Projector is the perfect low cost entry platform for users that want to experiment with DLP® technology and become familiar with its capabilities. For individuals already in a conceptual product stage, it also provides an inexpensive avenue to develop low cost proof of concept models before migrating to the high performance DLP® Discovery™ product line. At the heart of the Pico Projector Development Kit is a DLP® Pico Chipset, a miniaturized version of the DLP® chip found in most high-end projectors currently on the market.
For information related to purchasing, Click Here.
Digital Light Innovations
5-11-09
The S2+ NIR optics module is now available for the D4100 .7"
The S2+ NIR (1100-2000nm) is now available for purchase. The S2+ NIR is an ultra-compact module that consist of a Carl Zeiss zoom projection lens, illumination system with integrator, relay system, and an in-coupling mirror and fixture interface. This system is designed to provide the highest optical efficiency, which can be regulated and adjusted via the zoom lens.
For more information about purchasing please contact DLi Sales at sales@DLinnovations.com
Digital Light Innovations
4-22-09
The .17" HVGA Pico chipset is now available for purchase. The chipset includes the .17" DMD, DDP 1505 FPGA, and DDP PROM1505. For literature, specifications, and information related to purchasing, please consult a DLi Sales Rep at sales@DLinnovations.com
Digital Light Innovations
3-27-09
New Shipment of Pico Projectors has Arrived
We have recieved our next shipment of Pico Projectors. Please go to the Pico Page to place your order.
Digital Light Innovations
3-24-09
2009 SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing Exhibition
Following the recent entry of DLP® technology into the US defense market, Digital Light Innovations will be present at the 2009 SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing Exhibition hosted in Orlando, FL on April 13th-17th.
Come visit booth 3402 and learn about the exciting new ways that the DLP® Discovery™ portfolio of products is revolutionizing defense applications such as 3D display, hyperspectral imaging, sensing, HUD, and NIR projection. We will have the robust and powerful D4100 on display as well as the small and versatile Pico Projector.
Additionally, two of our strategic partners, Schneider Optics and Flight Safety International, will also be co-exhibiting in our booth.
We look forward to seeing you at the exhibition.
Digital Light Innovations
2-12-09
Pixel Precision 2.0 Now Available
3D Icon Expands Its Commercial Product Line with the Release of Pixel Precision 2.0
Pixel Precision 2.0 expands the product's capabilities and is fully compatible with Texas Instruments' newly released DLP® Discovery™ 4100 kits.
Pixel Precision 2.0's new features include:
- Interfacing with and driving Texas Instruments' recently released Discovery 4100 product line
- Projecting moving images and animation by reading uncompressed .avi files and projecting in continuous mode
- Processing larger files without the need for additional computer power through dynamic use of memory
- Ease of Use tools that make Pixel Precision 2.0 even more user-friendly
- Compatibility with Windows Vista®
Pixel Precision is a software tool that interfaces seamlessly with the DLP® Discovery™ line of products and provides users with quick and precise control over individual mirror pixel elements. Such control would otherwise involve tedious FPGA programming. Pixel Precision eliminates this programming entirely by providing the user with point-and-click control of individual mirrors in the DMD array.
Digital Light Innovations
2-4-09
Medical Electronics Seminar March 11th
Digital Light Innovations, The Texas Life-sciences Collaboration Center, and Texas Instruments will host the Enabling Breakthroughs in Medical Electronics Seminar and Conference on March 11, 2009 at the new Round Rock Higher Education Center. The conference will include medical applications of DLP, photonic microsystems, semiconductor chips, digital signal processors and nanotechnologies.
The seminar will include:
- Photomedical Applications for Advanced Research and Clinical Care
- Hyperspectral Imaging and Multi-Object Sensing
- EUV and Advanced Lithography
- Optical Techniques for 3D-Metrology, Calibration and Microscopy
- Advanced Micromirror Applications
- Texas Instruments DLP, Semiconductor and Digital Signal Processors
For information please email ehodges@texaslifesciences.com or call (512) 864-1891. Early registration available for $125 through January 31, 2009. An old-time Texas BBQ luncheon will be provided.
Digital Light Innovations
1-29-09
DLi Presents at Photonics West
Below is the abstract of the paper presented at the Emerging DMD-Based Systems and Applications track Photonics West 2009 by DLi’s David Smith.
Development of MOEMS technology in maskless lithography
David Smith, Dieter Klenk
Micro-opto-electro-mechanical-systems (MOEMS) have proven to be a facilitating technology in the lithography industry. Recently, there have been significant advancements in digital micromirror device (DMD) based maskless lithography. These advancements have been in the areas of throughput, resolution, accuracy, and cost reduction. This progression in digital micromirror evolution provides considerable opportunities to displace existing lithographic techniques. Precise control of the individual mircormirrors, including scrolling, and full utilization of the FPGA, have allowed DMD-based lithography systems to reach new levels of throughput and repeatability, while reducing production and warranty costs. Throughput levels have far surpassed scanning laser techniques. Chip level cooling technologies allow for higher incident power to be reliably distributed over larger areas of the substrate. Resolution roadmaps are in place to migrate from the current 2400dpi (11µm) to 4800dpi (5.3µm). Without the constraints of mask requirements, mask alignment, storage, and defect analysis are not required, thus increasing accuracy and reducing cost. This contribution will examine the advancements in and benefits of DMD based maskless lithography.
Digital Light Innovations
1-20-09
D4100 .7XGA Near Infrared Now Available
DLi is now accepting orders for this highly anticipated replacement to the D1100 NIR. The D4100 NIR has numerous advantages over the D1100 including a 400MHz 2xLVDS DDR clock, remote mount DMD, and data transfer rates up to 25.6Gb/s. The NIR will perform optimally in the range of 800-2000nm (link this to the trans v. wavelength chart). This high performance board also provides a migration solution for customers that are currently using the D1100 NIR.
For more information about purchasing or how to migrate to the D4100 .7XGA NIR, please contact David Smith at sales@DLinnovations.com
Digital Light Innovations
12-29-08
Be the first to own the real Pico Projector! DLi now sells the Pico Projector, the world's smallest DLP® projector. Smaller then a deck of cards, the Pico Projector is an incredible tool for inventors and developers that are interested in incorporating DLP® technology into handheld devices.
At $349.00 USD, the Pico Projector is the perfect low cost entry platform for users that want to experiment with DLP® technology and become familiar with its capabilities. For individuals already in a conceptual product stage, it also provides an inexpensive avenue to develop low cost proof of concept models before migrating to the high performance DLP® Discovery™ product line. At the heart of the Pico Projector Development Kit is a DLP® Pico Chipset, a miniaturized version of the DLP® chip found in most high-end projectors currently on the market.
For information about purchasing, Click Here.
Digital Light Innovations
12-1-08
Welcome to the new DLi website. We have made many revisions in an effort to remain at the forefront of DLP® technology and to structure our site in a way that maximizes usability for the viewer. Innovation is the foundation of our business and we are consistently developing technology and processes to better service our clientele. The new website is just one of many exciting new things that we have in the pipeline for 2009.
In addition to the obvious aesthetic/structural differences to the website, we have also included several additions for new visitors interested in learning about DLP® technology and our current customers that want to expand their breadth of knowledge. The most important addition is the DLi Forum. The new DLi Forum will cover all topics ranging from products and accessories to questions regarding application and usage. As always, you are more then welcome to go to a DLi associate with a question; however, the forum will present an avenue to receive feedback from peers that may have dealt with a similar issue. We have also included a Design Services section that details the design, development, and programming work that DLi can provide to customers desiring a custom DLP solution. DLi has some of the best FPGA programmers on the planet and we have the resources in place to take any idea to proof of concept, production, and everything in-between.
Please look around the website and let us know what you think. Keep an eye on the News and Information section on the homepage- there are many exciting things on the horizon for DLP® technology, and Digital Light Innovations will be right in the middle of all of it.
˜DLi Staff
Digital Light Innovations
12-1-08
New to our ever-expanding list of accessories is the S3X Optics Module for the D4100 .55XGA and the 5-25 Power Supply.
The S3X is an ultra compact optics module designed to take full advantage of the powerful DLP®Discovery™ 4100 .55XGA. The optics module consists of a Carl Zeiss® zoom projection lens, illumination system with integrator, relay system, and an in-coupling mirror and fixture interface. The system is designed to provide the highest optical efficiency for the projection output, which can be regulated and adjusted via the zoom lens. Please contact purchasing for information on how to buy the S3X.
The 5-25 Power Supply is a high-quality desktop power supply that is compatible with the DLP®Discovery™ 3000 and 4100 control boards, when combined with the included 8 pin Molex adapter extension. The power supply is constructed form medical grade components and it is capable of generating an output voltage of 5 volts, 5 amps, and a maximum power of 25 watts. Contact purchasing for information on how to buy the 5-25 Power Supply.
Digital Light Innovations
12-1-08
On January 24th-29th, Digital Light Innovations will be at the annual Photonics West exhibition that is held in San Jose, CA. We will be at Booth 2043- please stop by and find out more about where DLP® technology is headed in 2009.
Find solutions, discover new innovations, and meet your suppliers at North America's largest optics and photonics exhibition.
See the latest innovations in:
- IR Sources and Detectors
- Cameras and Displays
- Electronic Imaging Components
- Fiber Optic Systems
- Optics, Filters, Coatings
- Optical Components, Detectors, Fibers, Materials
- Optics and Photonics Manufacturing
- Sensors and Systems