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Projectors

The perfect optical partners to our waveguides

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Explore the next generation of Projectors

How we form an image in front of your eyes

There are a number of ways to form an image: from laser beam scanners to spatial light modulators such as DMDs – digital mirrored devices and LCoS – liquid crystal on silicon, and self-emitting displays, such as MicroLED and MicroOLED. WaveOptics’ research focusses on DMDs, LCoS and MicroLED.

DMDs

Our preferred DMD type is the DLP (digital light processor) from Texas Instruments. We choose DMDs because they are a well proven technology, available for mass production and very light efficient.

LCoS

LCoS offer a range of benefits compared to DMDs, predominantly, the smaller pixel size enables greater pixel density which results in a smaller projector. They are also lower cost to produce. We have in-house capability for even higher efficiency LCoS projectors which are the smallest on the market.

MicroLED

MicroLEDs offer huge potential but currently are available in green only, whereas the market requires full colour, at the required brightness.

Our Projector models

We have extensive in-house design and production capabilities for our projectors. We offer models available in DMD and LCoS and we have designed a demonstrator using MicroLED.

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Loki

Loki is the projector used in our Leopard AR smartglass demonstrator unit

Saturn2

The most popular projector paired with our D08 Waveguide

Mercury

The ideal LCOS projector for wide field of view waveguides

Loki

28º DIAGONAL SIDE INJECTED MICROLED PROJECTOR

Ideal for notification and navigation use cases.

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Overview
  • MicroLED Projector
  • 640 x 480 Resolution
  • Infinite focal distance
Field of View

28°

Landscape orientation

Dimensions

60 x 30mm

Exit Pupil Diameter

10.26 x 8.42 x 19.04 mm

Weight

7.0g

Thickness

1.15mm
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Saturn2

40º DIAGONAL TOP INJECTED DMD PROJECTOR

Most popular platform for our industrial customers, with multiple enterprise use cases for remote assist and safety.

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Overview
  • DLP Projector
  • 1280×720 Resolution
  • Infinite focal distance
Field of View

40°

Landscape orientation

Dimensions

37.6 x 18.8 x 12.9 mm

Exit Pupil Diameter

4mm

Weight

9.1g

Thickness

3.1mm
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Mercury

56º DIAGONAL TOP INJECTED LCOS PROJECTOR

Widest field of view up to 60° for the most immersive user experience.

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Overview
  • LCOS Projector
  • 1920×1080 Resolution
  • Infinite focal distance
Field of View

56°

Landscape orientation

Dimensions

16.4 x 17.5 x 15.9mm

Exit Pupil Diameter

3×2.6mm

Weight

6g

Thickness

2.65mm
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Our microdisplay technology

As part of our commitment to building world-leading optical engines for augmented reality eyewear, our hardware development capabilities include LCoS integrated display modules and backplane technology.

Best-in-class optical efficiency and brightness

  • Capable of amplitude/polarization or phase/ holographic modulation.
  • IDM, a fully integrated microdisplay module design utilizes an ultra-flexible software-configurable platform.
  • The display is optimized for real-time applications where high frame rates, low latency, short persistence, and small module size are critical.
  • Available in 1080p & 2K2 resolutions.

0.26″ 1080p Integrated Display Module (IDM) Microdisplay Product Brief

DA1080p26-IDM/DP1080p26-IDM
Resolution: 2048 x 1080
Pixel Pitch: 3.015 µm
Active Area @ 1080p: 5.789 x 3.256 mm
Display Diagonal @ 1080p: 0.26″
Package Dimensions: 15.5 x 7.25 x 3.4 mm
Flex Connections: 39-48
Operating Temperature: 10°C – 70 °C
Amplitude Mode Part#: DA1080p26-IDM
Reflectivity (R/G/B): 61/80/80%
Aperture Ratio: 93.5%
Contrast: 2300:1 (system dependent)
Phase Mode Part#: DP1080p26-IDM
Reflectivity (R/G/B): 95/95/92%
Aperture Ratio: 93.5%
Phase Range: 2pi radians

0.34″ 2K2 Integrated Display Module (IDM) Microdisplay Product Brief

DA2K234-IDM
Resolution: 2048 x 2048
Pixel Pitch: 3.015 µm
Active Area @ 2K2: 6.17 x 6.17 mm
Display Diagonal @ 2K2: 0.34″
Steering Pixels: 64 (32 per side)
Package Dimensions: 111 x 11.5 x 2.98 mm
Flex Connections: 62
Operating Temperature: 10°C – 70 °C
Amplitude Mode Part#: DA1080p26-IDM
Reflectivity (R/G/B): 61/80/80%
Aperture Ratio: 93.5%
Contrast: 2000:1 (optical system dependent)
For phase display details please contact us.
Knowledge Hub
How do WaveOptics Projectors work?
AR wearables, such as smart glasses, enable users to see digital images overlaid on top of the real world. There are two key elements that allow these images to be seen – a light source such as a minute projector and a means of transferring the image from the projector into the user’s eyes.
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