Projector Lamp FAQ

What is a Projector Lamp?

The technical description of a projector lamp is that it is an ultra-high pressure mercury vapor ARC lamp. Projector lamps are scientifically categorized as metal halide lamps and Philips has trademarked the name "UHP lamp" for their projector lamps.

How Does a Projector Lamp Work?

A projector lamp operates by sending an electrical current accross an ARC gap that is full of ultra-high pressurized mercury vapor. The electricity lights the mercury vapor which then causes the lamp to emit a light with an extreme intensity or brightness. The bright light created by this process shines onto an LCD (Liquid Crystal Diplay) or DLP panel which then in turn produces the fantastic images projectors are known for.

Projector lamps are a extremely complex technology that are very costly to manufacturer, therefore the price of projector lamps tends to be pretty high.

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