DLPU101D December   2020  – July 2024 DLPC900

 

  1.   1
  2.   Trademarks
  3.   Read This First
  4. 1 About This Guide
  5. 2 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
  6. 3 If You Need Assistance
  7. 4 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM Overview
    1. 4.1 Welcome
    2. 4.2 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 Evaluation Module (EVM) Hardware
    3. 4.3 EVM Board
    4. 4.4 Other Items Needed for Operation
    5. 4.5 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 Connections
      1. 4.5.1 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 LED Enable and PWM Outputs
      2. 4.5.2 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors
    6. 4.6 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM Flex Cable
    7. 4.7 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM and DMD EVM Assembly
  8. 5 Quick Start
    1. 5.1 Power-up the DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM
    2. 5.2 Creating a Simple Pattern Sequence
  9. 6 Operating the DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM
    1. 6.1  DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 Control Software
    2. 6.2  PC Software
    3. 6.3  System Common Controls
      1. 6.3.1 Operating Mode
      2. 6.3.2 Connected DMD Type
      3. 6.3.3 EVM Information
      4. 6.3.4 Status
    4. 6.4  System Settings
    5. 6.5  Video Mode
      1. 6.5.1 Video Support
    6. 6.6  Pattern Modes
      1. 6.6.1 Menu Bar
      2. 6.6.2 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pattern On-The-Fly Mode
      3. 6.6.3 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pre-Stored Pattern Mode
      4. 6.6.4 Reordering a Pattern Sequence using the Edit LUT Feature
        1. 6.6.4.1 Special Considerations for Input Triggers when using the Edit LUT Feature
      5. 6.6.5 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Video Pattern Mode
      6. 6.6.6 Creating a Pattern Sequence With DMD Block Load
      7. 6.6.7 Pattern Settings
    7. 6.7  Batch Files
      1. 6.7.1 Execute Batch File
      2. 6.7.2 Creating and Saving Batch Files
        1. 6.7.2.1 Creating and Saving a Batch File Using the GUI
        2. 6.7.2.2 Creating a Batch File Using a Text Editor
      3. 6.7.3 Loading a Batch File
      4. 6.7.4 Adding a Batch File to the Firmware
    8. 6.8  Peripherals
      1. 6.8.1 Peripherals Tab
      2. 6.8.2 Debug Tab
    9. 6.9  Firmware
      1. 6.9.1 Adding or Removing Patterns from the Firmware
        1. 6.9.1.1 Deleting Images
        2. 6.9.1.2 Adding Images
        3. 6.9.1.3 Adding Both Images and Batch Files
      2. 6.9.2 Reprogram Firmware for a Different Supported DMD
    10. 6.10 Flash Device Parameters
    11. 6.11 JTAG Flash Programming
    12. 6.12 Programming an EDID
  10. 7 Connectors
    1. 7.1  Input Trigger Connectors
    2. 7.2  Output Trigger Connectors
    3. 7.3  DLPC900 UART
    4. 7.4  DLPC900 I2C Port 0
    5. 7.5  DLPC900 I2C Port 1
    6. 7.6  DLPC900 I2C Port 2
    7. 7.7  JTAG Boundary Scan
    8. 7.8  GPIO and PWM
    9. 7.9  Power
    10. 7.10 External Parallel Video Connector
  11. 8 Power Supply Requirements
    1. 8.1 External Power Supply Requirements
  12. 9 Safety
    1. 9.1 Caution Labels
  13. 10Revision History

4.5 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 Connections

Figure 4-3 depicts the switches and connectors with the respective locations.

Note: Power supply (and cable), USB cable, and display cable are NOT included with the module.
DLPC900 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM Connectors (Top View) Figure 4-3 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM Connectors (Top View)
Table 4-1 DLP LightCrafter Single DLPC900 EVM Connector Reference
Connector Reference EVM Function Description or Use
SW1 Hardware Reset Switch When pressed resets the DLPC900 controller. When released, the controller boots from reset.
J1 HDMI Input HDMI video input (primary).
J2 DisplayPort Input DisplayPort video input (secondary).
J3 EDID jumper (HDMI) When jumper is installed, the EDID prom for the HDMI interface can be updated.
J4 EDID jumper (DisplayPort) When jumper is installed, the EDID prom for the DisplayPort interface can be updated.
J5 OCLKA output User configurable DLPC900 output clock for additional user on board logic. Pin 1 = OCLKA; Pin 2 = GND
J6 DLPC900 debug UART DLPC900 UART interface for debug messages to a terminal
  • Bits per second: 115200
  • Data bits: 8
  • Parity: None
  • Flow control: none
  • Pin 1 = 3.3V
  • Pin 2 = TX out
  • Pin 6 = Ground
LVTTL compatible only
J7 Host USB interface DLPC900 USB interface for Host communications with DLPC900
J8 ARM RVI ICE debugger TI use only; Used for debugging DLPC900 ARM software code, requires the ARM RVI ICE debugger.
J9 DLPC900 Reset jumper When jumper is installed, the controller is held in RESET.
J10 JTAG Boundary Scan Used for programming the boot image into the flash memory when flash memory is blank or corrupted.
J11 BOOTHold jumper When jumper is installed, forces the controller to remain in boot mode when power is applied.
J12 GPIO inputs/outputs User configurable general purpose Inputs and/or outputs for customer use.
J13 Host I2C Port 0 Host dedicated I2C interface port for communications to DLPC900. [Pin 1 = SCL, Pin 2 = SDA, Pin 3 = 3.3V, Pin 4 = GND]
J14 Host I2C Port 1 I2C interface port for programming EDID UARTs via I2C [ Pin 1 = SCL, Pin 2 = SDA, Pin 3 = 3.3V, Pin 4 = GND]
J15 Host I2C Port 2 I2C interface port 2. For TI internal use. [ Pin 1 = SCL, Pin 2 = SDA, Pin 3 = 3.3V, Pin 4 = GND]
Note:

On several board lots, the silk screen jumper labels J14 and J15 are swapped. Labels I2C_1 and I2C_2 on all boards are correct. The correct jumper labels are I2C_1 is J14 and I2C_2 is J15.

DLPC900 Correct J14 and J15 Labels Figure 4-4 Correct J14 and J15 Labels
DLPC900 Incorrect J14 and J15 Labels Figure 4-5 Incorrect J14 and J15 Labels
J16 DMD flex connector (DLPC900) Flex cable connection for data interface to DMD board and DMD.
J17 +12 VDC Power input EVM power input. [Pin 1 = +12 VDC, Pin 2,3 = GND] See Section 8.1.
J18 +12 VDC Power input (Alternate) EVM power alternate input. [Pin 1,2,3 = GND, Pin 4,5,6 = +12 VDC] See Section 8.1.
J19 Trigger Input 1 voltage level selectors. Set the voltage levels of the Trigger Input 1 signals.
  • Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3V
  • Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8V
J20 External Input Triggers connector Trigger input 1 and 2 for triggering the DLPC900 with external input signals (from cameras, processors). See Section 7.1.
J21 Trigger Input 2 voltage level selectors. Set the voltage levels of the trigger input 2 signals.
  • Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3V
  • Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8V
J22 Trigger Output 1 voltage level selectors Set the voltage levels of the trigger output 1 signals.
  • Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3V
  • Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8V
J23 LED illuminator enables and PWM drive signals
  • Pins 1, 2, and 3 are 12V.
  • Pin 5 is Red LED Enable output.
  • Pin 6 is Green LED Enable output.
  • Pin 7 is Blue LED Enable output.
  • Pin 8 is RED PWM output.
  • Pin 9 is Green PWM output.
  • Pin 10 is Blue PWM output.
  • Pin 11 is 3.3V.
  • Pins 12, 13, and 14 are ground.
J24 Trigger Output connector Trigger outputs 1 and 2 for triggering external devices. See Section 7.2.
J25 Trigger Output 2 voltage level selectors Set the voltage levels of the Trigger Output 2 signals.
  • Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3V
  • Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8V
J26 External Parallel Video Connector Used for direct connection to an external parallel video source.
D5 DLPC900 Red fault status LED When lit indicates a fault has occurred in the DLPC900 controller.
D6 DLPC900 Green Heartbeat LED When toggling indicates DLPC900 controller is operating.
Note: The heartbeat operates even if no DMD is present.
D8 12V Power LED When lit indicates external 12V supply is on.
D9 PWRGOOD LED When lit indicates power is within the expected limits.