PWRGOOD cannot be used as an early
warning signal for an anticipated power down. DMDs require an enhanced power down
where the DLPC900 performs a sequence of memory loads to the DMD followed by the
mirror park instruction so that the mirrors end up in an un-landed state. Issue the
power-down command before unplugging the power cord from the system.
There are two scenarios to consider
when powering down DMDs supported by the DLPC900. Figure 5-3 shows a power
distribution layout for a typical system, which provides the mechanisms for both
scenarios:
- An anticipated power down, which
is during a typical power down of the system. Anticipated Power Down Timing Diagram shows a
timing diagram where an external host sends a power-down command to the
microprocessor (µP). The µP must send a Power Mode = 1
"Standby" command to the DLPC900. The DLPC900 then performs
the necessary power down sequence on the DMD. The power can be safely removed
once the minimum tSB is met.
- An unanticipated power loss. In
this case, a power loss detection circuit must provide a means of triggering a
power loss. Figure 5-5 shows a
timing diagram where the Voltage Monitor detects a power loss and deasserts
PWRGOOD. Power Regulation must maintain the DC Power Supplies until the
minimum tePH is met. During tePH the DLPC900
performs the necessary power-down sequence on the DMD. The power supplies can be
allowed to drop below their specifications once the minimum tePH is
met.
Refer to the DLPC900 Programmer's
Guide for a description of the Power Mode = 1 "Standby"
command.
Figure 5-4 Anticipated Power Down Timing Diagram