DLPU102C December   2020  – July 2024

 

  1.   1
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Read This First
    1. 1.1 About This Guide
    2. 1.2 Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
    3. 1.3 If You Need Assistance
  4. 2DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Overview
    1. 2.1 Welcome
    2. 2.2 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Evaluation Module (EVM) Hardware
    3. 2.3 EVM Board
    4. 2.4 Other Items Needed for Operation
    5. 2.5 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Connections
      1. 2.5.1 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 LED Enable and PWM Outputs
      2. 2.5.2 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors
    6. 2.6 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Flex Cable
    7. 2.7 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM and DMD EVM Assembly
  5. 3Quick Start
    1. 3.1 Power-up the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM
    2. 3.2 Creating A Simple Pattern Sequence
  6. 4Operating the DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM
    1. 4.1  DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Control Software
    2. 4.2  PC Software
    3. 4.3  System Common Controls
      1. 4.3.1 Operating Mode
      2. 4.3.2 Connected DMD Type
      3. 4.3.3 EVM Information
      4. 4.3.4 Status
    4. 4.4  System Settings
    5. 4.5  Video Mode
      1. 4.5.1 Video Support
    6. 4.6  Pattern Modes
      1. 4.6.1 Menu Bar
      2. 4.6.2 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pattern On-The-Fly Mode
      3. 4.6.3 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pre-Stored Pattern Mode
      4. 4.6.4 Reordering a Pattern Sequence using the Edit LUT Feature
        1. 4.6.4.1 Special Considerations for Input Triggers When Using the Edit LUT Feature
      5. 4.6.5 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Video Pattern Mode
      6. 4.6.6 Creating a Pattern Sequence With DMD Block Load
      7. 4.6.7 Pattern Settings
    7. 4.7  Batch Files
      1. 4.7.1 Execute Batch File
      2. 4.7.2 Creating and Saving Batch Files
        1. 4.7.2.1 Creating and Saving a Batch File Using the GUI
        2. 4.7.2.2 Creating a Batch File Using a Text Editor
      3. 4.7.3 Loading a Batch File
      4. 4.7.4 Adding a Batch File to the Firmware
    8. 4.8  Peripherals Panel
      1. 4.8.1 Peripherals Tab
      2. 4.8.2 Debug Tab
    9. 4.9  Firmware
      1. 4.9.1 Adding or Removing Patterns from the Firmware
        1. 4.9.1.1 Deleting Images
        2. 4.9.1.2 Adding Images
        3. 4.9.1.3 Adding Both Images and Batch Files
    10. 4.10 Reprogram Controller Board for a Different Supported DMD
    11. 4.11 Flash Device Parameters
    12. 4.12 JTAG Flash Programming
    13. 4.13 Programming an EDID
    14. 4.14 Intel (Altera) FPGA Programming
  7. 5Connectors
    1. 5.1  Input Trigger Connectors
    2. 5.2  Output Trigger Connectors
    3. 5.3  DLPC900 UART Headers
    4. 5.4  DLPC900 I2C Port 0
    5. 5.5  DLPC900 I2C Port 1
    6. 5.6  DLPC900 I2C Port 2
    7. 5.7  JTAG Boundary Scan
    8. 5.8  GPIO and PWM
    9. 5.9  Power
    10. 5.10 External Parallel Video Connector
  8. 6Power Supply Requirements
    1. 6.1 External Power Supply Requirements
  9. 7Safety
    1. 7.1 Caution Labels
  10. 8Revision History

2.5 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 Connections

Figure 2-3 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 Dual DLPC900 EVM Connectors (Top View) Figure 2-3 DLP LightCrafter Dual DLPC900 EVM Connectors (Top View)
Connector Reference EVM Function Description or Use
SW1 Hardware Reset Switch When pressed resets both DLPC900 controllers. When released, both controllers boots from reset.
J1 HDMI Input Video input to Video Splitter FPGA and DLPC900 controllers. For Video or Video Pattern inputs (primary).
J2 DisplayPort Input Video input to Video Splitter FPGA and DLPC900 controllers. For Video or Video Pattern inputs (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 FPGA programming connector (Intel video splitter) Connect Intel (Altera) FPGA programming tools to program the Video Splitter FPGA.
J6 OCLKA output User configurable DLPC900 output clock for additional user on board logic. Pin 1 = OCLKA; Pin 2 = GND
J7 DLPC900 debug UART (Primary DLPC900) Primary 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
J8 Host USB interface DLPC900 USB interface for Host communications with DLPC900
J9 ARM RVI ICE debugger TI use only; Used for debugging DLPC900 ARM software code, requires the ARM RVI ICE debugger.
J10 DLPC900 Reset jumper When jumper is installed, the controller is held in RESET.
J11 JTAG Boundary Scan Used for programming the boot image into the flash memory when flash memory is blank or corrupted.
J12 BOOTHold jumper When jumper is installed, forces the controllers to remain in boot mode when power is applied.
J13 GPIO inputs/outputs User configurable general purpose Inputs and/or outputs for customer use.
J14 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]
J15 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]
J16 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]
J17 DLPC900 debug UART (Secondary DLPC900) Secondary 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
J18 DMD flex connector (Primary DLPC900) Flex cable connection for data interface to DMD board and DMD.
J19 DMD flex connector (Secondary DLPC900) Flex cable connection for data interface to DMD board and DMD.
J20 +12 VDC Power input EVM power input. [Pin 1 = +12 VDC, Pin 2,3 = GND] see Section 6.1
J21 +12 VDC Power input (Alternate) EVM power alternate input. [Pin 1,2,3 = GND, Pin 4,5,6 = +12 VDC] see Section 6.1
J22 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
J23 External Trigger Inputs connector Trigger Input 1 and 2 for triggering the DLPC900 with external input signals (from Cameras, processors, etc.) See Section 5.1.
J24 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
J25 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
J26 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.
  • Pins 11, 12, 13, and 14 are ground.
J27 Trigger output connector Trigger Outputs 1 and 2 for triggering the DLPC900 with external input signals (from Cameras, processors, etc.) See Section 5.2.
J28 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
J29 Secondary DLPC900 hold reset When jumper is installed, the controller is held in RESET.
J30 External Parallel Video Connector Used for direct connection to an external parallel video source.
D5 FPGA Init-Done When lit indicates the FPGA configured without errors after power is applied.
D6 Primary DLPC900 Red fault status LED When lit indicates a fault has occurred in the Primary DLPC900 controller.
D7 Primary DLPC900 Green Heartbeat LED When toggling indicates Primary DLPC900 controller is operating.
Note: The heartbeat operates even if no DMD is present.
D8 Secondary DLPC900 Red fault status LED When lit indicates a fault has occurred in the Secondary DLPC900 controller.
D9 Secondary DLPC900 Green Heartbeat LED When toggling indicates Secondary DLPC900 controller is operating.
Note: The heartbeat operates even if no DMD is present.
D11 12V Power LED When lit indicates external 12V supply is on.
D12 PWRGOOD LED When lit indicates power is within the expected limits.