Evans & Sutherland Eslp 8k Laser Video Projector Specifications

							©2009, Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation. E&S, ESLP, LaserWide, and nanopixel are trademarks or registered trademarks of Evans & Sutherland Computer 
Corporation. All other marks or trade names are the properties of their respective owners. Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.  
Revised 06/08/09 
 
 
 
ESLP
®
 8K Laser Video Projector 
 
 
 
 
A leader in digital theater technology for more than 25 years, Evans & Sutherland is taking display 
technology to a new level with the ESLP 8K Laser Video Projector. This 3D-capable projection system 
combines nanopixel™ technology, a novel approach to modulating light with cool, efficient solid-state 
laser light sources, delivering unprecedented 8K x 4K resolution, brightness, color, and contrast. 
 
 
E&S
® Laser Light Sources 
The second-generation ESLP introduces a hybrid arrangement of commercially available NECSEL™ 
diode lasers, along with E&S’ own unique patented solid-state fiber laser technology.  By using laser light 
sources, the ESLP is able to produce a much wider range of hues and colors than other available 
projection technologies.  These continuous wave lasers are extremely efficient and reliable, and do not 
have the potentially damaging high power densities associated with other pulsed lasers.  Furthermore, 
output power and wavelength of these lasers do not vary over time (as is typically the case with bulb-
illuminated projectors), thereby maintaining optimum performance throughout the life of the system, and 
eliminating the need for constant color matching and tuning. 
 
The ESLP requires no special power or environmental conditioning. And, because the E&S lasers are 
based on telecommunications technology and solid-state semiconductors, they are inherently reliable. 
The laser light sources have lifetimes in excess of 30,000 hours. 
 
 
nanopixel Light Modulator 
The ESLP takes advantage of the nanopixel 
light modulator, which is a MEMS (micro 
electro-mechanical system) device fabricated 
on a silicon microchip.  On this chip are 
thousands of electrostatic reflective elements 
arranged in a line array.  This array 
corresponds to an entire column of pixels on 
the display (up to 4096), and thereby allows all 
of those pixels to be drawn simultaneously. 
 
By sweeping an entire column of light across 
all pixel rows of the image, the system can 
achieve unprecedented levels of resolution.  
The only moving mechanical part in the optical 
path is a horizontal scan mirror which operates 
at a very stable 60 – 120 Hz refresh 
frequency.  
						

							©2009, Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation. E&S, ESLP, LaserWide, and nanopixel are trademarks or registered trademarks of Evans & Sutherland Computer 
Corporation. All other marks or trade names are the properties of their respective owners. Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.  
Revised 06/08/09 
 
Operating Specifications 
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 General  
• Resolution  32 Megapixel (8192 x 4096) 
• Brightness  5000 ANSI Lumens (model ESLP8K-5) 
    2000 ANSI Lumens (model ESLP8K-2) 
• Contrast Ratio  > 15000:1 (sequential) 
• Color Precision  36 bits/pixel (12 bits each, red/green/blue) 
 
nanopixel Modulator 
• Integrated silicon light valve based on MEMS technology 
• Draws all pixels within an entire column (up to 4K) simultaneously 
• Each nanopixel chip has over 8000 precisely controlled reflective elements 
• One nanopixel chip per primary color (red, green, blue) 
• Response time (full-on to full-off):  < 200 nanoseconds 
• Zero smearing of moving images (zero persistence; superb 3D separation) 
• No visible boundaries between pixels 
 
E&S Laser Light Sources 
• Second-generation hybrid lasers based on solid-state diode technology 
• Do not require regular maintenance or replacement (lifetime in excess of 30K 
hours) 
• Expanded color space (200% of NTSC/HDTV) 
• Combines patented E&S direct conversion diode-pumped solid-state high-
power lasers with NECSEL™ laser diode bar devices 
• Efficient and cool 
• 635 nm, 532 nm, 465 nm lasers (red, green, blue)  
 
Optics – Available Configurations 
• Domes or spherical section screens: 
  • 160° Field-of-view Fisheye Lens 
• Flat Screens: 
  • 1.75 Throw Ratio Flat Field Lens 
• (Additional throw ratios TBA) 
• Panoramic or cylindrical screens: 
  • LaserWide® scanner, up to 220° Horizontal F.O.V. 
 
Video Formats 
• Vertical: 4096, 2048, or 1024 pixels 
• Horizontal: Any integer multiple of 8 pixels, up to 8192 
• Refresh Rate: Programmable, 60 – 120 Hz 
• 3-D Stereoscopic @ 4096 x 4096, 120 Hz 
• All settings controlled by flexible remote Windows® client GUI 
 
Interface 
• DVI (single-link, 16 ports/connectors) 
• HDMI 1.3, HDSDI interfaces on request 
• 10/100 Ethernet port for control/diagnostic remote client 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
nanopixel Modulator Chip 
 
 
Environmental 
• Size: 37” W x 23” D x 25” H     (94 x 58 x 63 cm) 
(approximate: varies with projector configuration) 
• Weight: Approx. 550 lb.  (250 kg) 
• Operating temperature range: 62º F - 80º F (17º C - 27º C)  
• Operating humidity range: 30% - 50% (noncondensing)  
• Projector power requirement: 208-240 VAC, 20-Amp outlet 
• Total power consumption: 3.2 KW (model ESLP8K-5) 
• Total heat dissipation: Approx. 2500 BTU/hr 
• Cooling provided by quiet liquid closed-loop external chiller 
  • Chiller dimensions: Approx. 30” H x 30” D x 20” W 
  • Can be located remotely, up to 150 ft. from projector 
  • Power requirement: 208-240 VAC, 20-Amp outlet 
  • Weight: Approx. 325 lb. 
 
Safety 
• EMI, Electrical:  CE Mark 
• Laser Safety Classification: 
  • IEC 3R AEL  (model ESLP8K-2) 
  • IEC 3B AEL  (model ESLP8K-5) 
   LASER RADIATION 
    AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM 
  CLASS 3R/3B LASER PRODUCT 
 
 
 
  Evans & Sutherland 770 Komas Drive  
Salt Lake City, UT 84108 USA  
tel +1.801.588.1000  fax +1.801.588.4532  
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All Specifications are Subject to Change