• High-resolution, speckle-free projections
  • Ultra-compact solution with no mechanics
  • Extended pixel resolution

Laser speckle reduction

Lasers are very attractive for projection systems as they offer high contrast, a broad color spectrum and the advantage that images are always in focus. However, lasers do have the inherent problem of speckle: On optically rough surfaces, local interferences occur that manifest themselves as a grainy pattern of spots. This effect causes noise in projected images and reduces the resolution of measurement systems.

Optotune offers a unique solution to this problem. Electroactive polymers (so-called artificial muscles) are used to oscillate a diffuser at a high frequency to average out the speckle patterns. This principle is extremely compact, completely free of mechanics and low in power consumption. Optotune’s Laser speckle reducer can be customized in terms of size, frequency, coatings and diffuser structure to fit a variety of applications:

  • Pico projectors
  • Business projectors
  • Cinema projectors
  • Metrology

Detailed information the LSR technology and how it is optimally used for your system can be found in the application notes below.

Extended pixel resolution

Optotune’s XPR®-25 is an Extended Pixel Resolution 4-position Actuator. With a clear aperture of about 25mm it is designed for use with Texas Instrument’s 0.47” DMD ECD and Pico chipset, to increase the resolution from HD to 4K.

Main features:

  • High angular position accuracy of typically +/-8%
  • Fast transition times of typically 1.1 to 1.3ms
  • Low acoustic noise of typically 21dBA
  • Fully pre-calibrated at 50 & 60Hz for temperatures up to 75°C
 Downloads  

 LSR presentation

 LSR application note

 Laser projection application one-pager

 

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