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Single Chip DLP Projector vs Three Chip DLP Projector: Understanding the Real Difference

When choosing a DLP projector, many people focus on brightness, resolution, or price. But one of the most important differences lies deeper inside the projector’s design — whether it uses a single chip or three chips. Both technologies are built around Digital Light Processing (DLP), developed by Texas Instruments, yet they serve different needs and environments.

Let’s break it down in simple, practical terms.

What Is a Single Chip DLP Projector?

A single chip DLP projector uses one Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) chip to create the image. Since it has only one chip, it must project colors sequentially. This is done using a rapidly spinning color wheel placed between the lamp (or LED/laser light source) and the DMD chip.