DLPU048E August   2016  – July 2024

 

  1.   1
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1 Introduction
    1. 1.1 Document Overview
    2. 1.2 Software Overview
    3. 1.3 Headlight Overview
  4. 2 Electrical Interface
    1. 2.1 Power-Up Signals
      1. 2.1.1 STAY-IN-BOOT (TSTPT_0)
      2. 2.1.2 HOST_IF_SEL
      3. 2.1.3 CRCZ_CHKSUM_SEL
      4. 2.1.4 HOST_SPI_MODE
        1. 2.1.4.1 Boot Flow Debug
      5. 2.1.5 SPREAD-SPECTRUM-DISABLE (TSTPT_5)
    2. 2.2 System Signals
      1. 2.2.1 HOST_IRQ
      2. 2.2.2 GPIO
      3. 2.2.3 PWM Control
  5. 3 Communication Protocol
    1. 3.1 Command Protocol
    2. 3.2 SPI Specifications
    3. 3.3 I2C Specifications
    4. 3.4 Write
      1. 3.4.1 Short Write
        1. 3.4.1.1 SPI Short Write
        2. 3.4.1.2 I2C Short Write
      2. 3.4.2 Bulk Write
        1. 3.4.2.1 SPI Bulk Write
        2. 3.4.2.2 I2C Bulk Write
      3. 3.4.3 Write Command Handling
    5. 3.5 Read
      1. 3.5.1 Read Pre-Fetch
        1. 3.5.1.1 SPI Read Pre-Fetch
        2. 3.5.1.2 I2C Read Pre-Fetch
      2. 3.5.2 Read Activate
        1. 3.5.2.1 SPI Read Activate
        2. 3.5.2.2 I2C Read Activate
      3. 3.5.3 Short Status Read
        1. 3.5.3.1 SPI Short Status Read
        2. 3.5.3.2 I2C Short Status Read
      4. 3.5.4 Read Command Handling
    6. 3.6 CRC and Checksum
      1. 3.6.1 CRC Calculation
        1. 3.6.1.1 CRC Example Implementation
        2. 3.6.1.2 CRC Example
      2. 3.6.2 Checksum Calculation
    7. 3.7 Command Tags
  6. 4 System Operation
    1. 4.1 Operating Modes
      1. 4.1.1 Standby
      2. 4.1.2 Display
    2. 4.2 Software Startup Procedure
  7. 5 Application and Use-Cases
    1. 5.1 Display and Source
      1. 5.1.1 Displaying an Image
      2. 5.1.2 Supported Image Processing
      3. 5.1.3 External Video
      4. 5.1.4 Test Pattern
      5. 5.1.5 Splash Image
      6. 5.1.6 Image Flip
    2. 5.2 Batch Command Sets
    3. 5.3 Flash Programming
      1. 5.3.1 Flash Program - Main Application
      2. 5.3.2 Flash Read - Main Application
      3. 5.3.3 Flash Program - Boot Application
    4. 5.4 Video Frame and Illumination Bin Delay
    5. 5.5 Smooth Illumination Transition
    6. 5.6 Temperature Management
      1. 5.6.1 Temperature Management for DMD Park/Unpark
      2. 5.6.2 PWM Temperature Management Function
    7. 5.7 ADC Measurements
      1. 5.7.1 Sequence-Aligned ADC Measurements
      2. 5.7.2 Single ADC Measurements
  8. 6 Tests and Diagnostics
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Emergency Shutdown
      1. 6.2.1 Emergency Shutdown Causes
    3. 6.3 Diagnostic Memory Interface
    4. 6.4 Test Descriptions
      1. 6.4.1 Periodic Tests
        1. 6.4.1.1  Video Source Loss Detection
          1. 6.4.1.1.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.1.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.1.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.1.4 Error Codes
        2. 6.4.1.2  Video Tell-Tale Checksum
          1. 6.4.1.2.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.2.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.2.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.2.4 Error Codes
        3. 6.4.1.3  Video Frame Counter Checksum
          1. 6.4.1.3.1 One-Pixel Frame Counter
          2. 6.4.1.3.2 Seven-Pixel Frame Counter
          3. 6.4.1.3.3 Configuration
          4. 6.4.1.3.4 Execution
          5. 6.4.1.3.5 Failure Actions
          6. 6.4.1.3.6 Error Codes
        4. 6.4.1.4  Average Picture Level
          1. 6.4.1.4.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.4.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.4.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.4.4 Error Codes
        5. 6.4.1.5  Loss of Ping Command
          1. 6.4.1.5.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.5.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.5.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.5.4 Error Codes
        6. 6.4.1.6  DLPC230-Q1 Processor Memory ECC
          1. 6.4.1.6.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.6.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.6.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.6.4 Error Codes
        7. 6.4.1.7  Flash Table Transport CRC
          1. 6.4.1.7.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.7.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.7.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.7.4 Error Codes
        8. 6.4.1.8  Frame Buffer Swap Watchdog
          1. 6.4.1.8.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.8.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.8.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.8.4 Error Codes
        9. 6.4.1.9  Sequencer Instruction Read Watchdog
          1. 6.4.1.9.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.9.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.9.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.9.4 Error Codes
        10. 6.4.1.10 DMD Reset Instruction Watchdog
          1. 6.4.1.10.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.10.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.10.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.10.4 Error Codes
        11. 6.4.1.11 DLPC230-Q1 System Voltage Monitor
          1. 6.4.1.11.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.11.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.11.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.11.4 Error Codes
        12. 6.4.1.12 DLPC230-Q1 DMD Voltage Monitor
          1. 6.4.1.12.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.12.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.12.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.12.4 Error Codes
        13. 6.4.1.13 DLPC230-Q1 TPS99000-Q1 Bandgap Monitor
          1. 6.4.1.13.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.13.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.13.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.13.4 Error Codes
        14. 6.4.1.14 DMD Temperature Monitor
          1. 6.4.1.14.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.14.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.14.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.14.4 Error Codes
        15. 6.4.1.15 DMD Clock Monitor
          1. 6.4.1.15.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.15.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.15.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.15.4 Error Codes
        16. 6.4.1.16 DMD High Speed Interface Training
          1. 6.4.1.16.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.16.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.16.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.16.4 Error Codes
        17. 6.4.1.17 DMD Low Speed Interface Test
          1. 6.4.1.17.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.17.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.17.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.17.4 Error Codes
        18. 6.4.1.18 TPS99000-Q1 DLPC230-Q1 Processor Watchdog (WD1)
          1. 6.4.1.18.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.18.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.18.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.18.4 Error Codes
        19. 6.4.1.19 TPS99000-Q1 DLPC230-Q1 Sequencer Watchdog (WD2)
          1. 6.4.1.19.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.19.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.19.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.19.4 Error Codes
        20. 6.4.1.20 TPS99000-Q1 Temperature Warning / Error
          1. 6.4.1.20.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.20.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.20.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.20.4 Error Codes
        21. 6.4.1.21 TPS99000-Q1 Clock Ratio Monitor
          1. 6.4.1.21.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.21.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.21.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.21.4 Error Codes
        22. 6.4.1.22 TPS99000-Q1 Register Password Lock
          1. 6.4.1.22.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.22.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.22.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.22.4 Error Codes
        23. 6.4.1.23 TPS99000-Q1 Register Checksum
          1. 6.4.1.23.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.23.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.23.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.23.4 Error Codes
        24. 6.4.1.24 Software Monitor Thread
          1. 6.4.1.24.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.1.24.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.1.24.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.1.24.4 Error Codes
      2. 6.4.2 Non-Periodic Tests
        1. 6.4.2.1  Execution Time
        2. 6.4.2.2  DLPC230-Q1 Front End Functional BIST (Main)
          1. 6.4.2.2.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.2.2.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.2.2.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.2.2.4 Error Codes
        3. 6.4.2.3  DLPC230-Q1 Back End Functional BIST (Main)
          1. 6.4.2.3.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.2.3.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.2.3.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.2.3.4 Error Codes
        4. 6.4.2.4  DLPC230-Q1 Memory BISTs (Main)
          1. 6.4.2.4.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.2.4.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.2.4.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.2.4.4 Error Codes
        5. 6.4.2.5  TPS99000-Q1 Interface Signal Connection Test (Main)
          1. 6.4.2.5.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.2.5.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.2.5.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.2.5.4 Error Codes
        6. 6.4.2.6  DMD Memory Test (Main)
          1. 6.4.2.6.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.2.6.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.2.6.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.2.6.4 Error Codes
        7. 6.4.2.7  Flash Data Verification (Boot/Main)
          1. 6.4.2.7.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.2.7.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.2.7.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.2.7.4 Error Codes
        8. 6.4.2.8  DLPC230-Q1 Boot ROM CRC (Boot)
          1. 6.4.2.8.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.2.8.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.2.8.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.2.8.4 Error Codes
        9. 6.4.2.9  DLPC230-Q1 Flash Table CRC (Boot)
          1. 6.4.2.9.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.2.9.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.2.9.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.2.9.4 Error Codes
        10. 6.4.2.10 DLPC230-Q1 Main Application CRC (Boot)
          1. 6.4.2.10.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.2.10.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.2.10.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.2.10.4 Error Codes
        11. 6.4.2.11 DLPC230-Q1 Command and Flash Interface Memory Test (Boot)
          1. 6.4.2.11.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.2.11.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.2.11.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.2.11.4 Error Codes
      3. 6.4.3 Interface Tests
        1. 6.4.3.1 Temperature Sensor Interface
          1. 6.4.3.1.1 Failure Actions
        2. 6.4.3.2 DLPC230-Q1 to TPS99000-Q1 SPI Interface
          1. 6.4.3.2.1 Failure Actions
        3. 6.4.3.3 DLPC230-Q1 to TPS99000-Q1 ADC Interface
          1. 6.4.3.3.1 Failure Actions
        4. 6.4.3.4 DMD Socket Connectivity Test
          1. 6.4.3.4.1 Configuration
          2. 6.4.3.4.2 Execution
          3. 6.4.3.4.3 Failure Actions
          4. 6.4.3.4.4 Error Codes
  9. 7 Commands - Boot Application
    1. 7.1 Command Table
    2. 7.2 Command Definitions
      1. 7.2.1  System Reset - Write (00h)
      2. 7.2.2  Read Pre-Fetch - Write (01h)
      3. 7.2.3  Read Activate (02h)
      4. 7.2.4  System Software Version - Read (B0h)
      5. 7.2.5  Flash Device ID - Read (B1h)
      6. 7.2.6  Short Status - Read (C0h)
      7. 7.2.7  Error History - Read (C1h)
      8. 7.2.8  Clear Short Status Errors - Write (C2h)
      9. 7.2.9  Clear Error History - Write (C3h)
      10. 7.2.10 Flash Full Erase - Write (E0h)
      11. 7.2.11 Flash Write Data - Write (E1h)
      12. 7.2.12 Flash Verify Data - Write (E2h)
      13. 7.2.13 Flash Interface Rate - Write (E3h)
      14. 7.2.14 Flash Interface Rate - Read (E4h)
  10. 8 Commands - Main Application
    1. 8.1 Mode Availability
    2. 8.2 Command Definitions
      1. 8.2.1  System Reset - Write (00h)
      2. 8.2.2  Read Pre-Fetch - Write (01h)
      3. 8.2.3  Read Activate (02h)
      4. 8.2.4  Operating Mode - Write (03h)
      5. 8.2.5  Operating Mode - Read (04h)
      6. 8.2.6  Source Select - Write (05h)
      7. 8.2.7  Source Select - Read (06h)
      8. 8.2.8  Prepare for Source Change - Write (07h)
      9. 8.2.9  Display Image Orientation - Write (18h)
      10. 8.2.10 Display Image Orientation - Read (19h)
      11. 8.2.11 System Mode Select - Write (1Ch)
      12. 8.2.12 System Mode Select - Read (1Dh)
      13. 8.2.13 Execute Batch Command Set - Write (21h)
      14. 8.2.14 Execution Delay - Write (22h)
      15. 8.2.15 GPIO Configure - Write (23h)
      16. 8.2.16 GPIO Configure - Read (24h)
      17. 8.2.17 GPIO Outputs - Write (25h)
      18. 8.2.18 GPIO Outputs - Read (26h)
      19. 8.2.19 GPIO Reserved - Read (27h)
      20. 8.2.20 Execute Non-Periodic BIST - Write (28h)
      21. 8.2.21 External Video Checksum Control - Write (29h)
      22. 8.2.22 External Video Checksum Control - Read (2Ah)
      23. 8.2.23 External Video Checksum Settings - Write (2Bh)
      24. 8.2.24 External Video Checksum Settings - Read (2Ch)
      25. 8.2.25 DMD Socket Connectivity Test - Write (2Dh)
      26. 8.2.26 DMD Socket Connectivity Test - Read (2Eh)
      27. 8.2.27 Average Picture Level Control - Write (2Fh)
      28. 8.2.28 Average Picture Level Control - Read (30h)
      29. 8.2.29 Loss Of Ping Control - Write (33h)
      30. 8.2.30 Loss Of Ping Control - Read (34h)
      31. 8.2.31 PWM Temperature Management Enable - Write (35h)
      32. 8.2.32 PWM Temperature Management Enable - Read (36h)
      33. 8.2.33 PWM Temperature Management Source - Write (37h)
      34. 8.2.34 PWM Temperature Management Source - Read (38h)
      35. 8.2.35 PWM Temperature Management Duty Cycle - Read (39h)
      36. 8.2.36 Headlight Ping - Write (46h)
      37. 8.2.37 PWM Control - Write (47h)
      38. 8.2.38 PWM Control - Read (48h)
      39. 8.2.39 Illumination Transition Rate - Write (49h)
      40. 8.2.40 Illumination Transition Rate - Read (4Ah)
      41. 8.2.41 De-gamma Select - Write (54h)
      42. 8.2.42 De-gamma Select - Read (55h)
      43. 8.2.43 ADC Measurements - Read (5Ch)
      44. 8.2.44 ADC Single Measurement - Read (63h)
      45. 8.2.45 Illumination Bin Select - Write (70h)
      46. 8.2.46 Illumination Bin Select - Read (71h)
      47. 8.2.47 TPS99000-Q1 TIA1 Trims - Write (86h)
      48. 8.2.48 TPS99000-Q1 TIA1 Trims - Read (87h)
      49. 8.2.49 TPS99000-Q1 TIA1 Gain - Write (88h)
      50. 8.2.50 TPS99000-Q1 TIA1 Gain - Read (89h)
      51. 8.2.51 TPS99000-Q1 TIA1 Capacitance - Write (8Ah)
      52. 8.2.52 TPS99000-Q1 TIA1 Capacitance - Read (8Bh)
      53. 8.2.53 TPS99000-Q1 TIA1 Dark Offsets - Write (8Ch)
      54. 8.2.54 TPS99000-Q1 TIA1 Dark Offsets - Read (8Dh)
      55. 8.2.55 TPS99000-Q1 TIA1 Input Offsets - Write (8Eh)
      56. 8.2.56 TPS99000-Q1 TIA1 Input Offsets - Read (8Fh)
      57. 8.2.57 TPS99000-Q1 Drive Mode - Read (93h)
      58. 8.2.58 TPS99000-Q1 ADC Configuration - Write (94h)
      59. 8.2.59 TPS99000-Q1 ADC Configuration - Read (95h)
      60. 8.2.60 TPS99000-Q1 Illumination Sync Control - Write (96h)
      61. 8.2.61 TPS99000-Q1 Illumination Sync Control - Read (97h)
      62. 8.2.62 TPS99000-Q1 TIA2 Control - Write (98h)
      63. 8.2.63 TPS99000-Q1 TIA2 Control - Read (99h)
      64. 8.2.64 LED Drive Errors - Read (9Ah)
      65. 8.2.65 LED Drive Errors Clear - Write (9Bh)
      66. 8.2.66 TPS99000-Q1 Test Mux Select - Write (9Ch)
      67. 8.2.67 TPS99000-Q1 Test Mux Select - Read (9Dh)
      68. 8.2.68 Flash Data Type Select - Write (A0h)
      69. 8.2.69 Flash Erase Data - Write (A1h)
      70. 8.2.70 Flash Write Data - Write (A2h)
      71. 8.2.71 Flash Read Data - Read (A3h)
      72. 8.2.72 Flash Verify Data - Write (A4h)
      73. 8.2.73 Flash Block Count - Read (A5h)
      74. 8.2.74 Flash Block CRCs - Read (A6h)
      75. 8.2.75 Flash Structure Version - Read (A7h)
      76. 8.2.76 Flash Data Size - Read (A9h)
      77. 8.2.77 System Software Version - Read (B0h)
      78. 8.2.78 Flash Device ID - Read (B1h)
      79. 8.2.79 DLPC230-Q1 Device ID - Read (B2h)
      80. 8.2.80 DMD Device ID - Read (B3h)
      81. 8.2.81 TPS99000-Q1 Device ID - Read (B4h)
      82. 8.2.82 System Temperatures - Read (B5h)
      83. 8.2.83 Current Source Information - Read (B6h)
      84. 8.2.84 Current Display Information - Read (B8h)
      85. 8.2.85 System Information - Read (BAh)
      86. 8.2.86 Flash Interface Rate - Read (BBh)
      87. 8.2.87 Short Status - Read (C0h)
      88. 8.2.88 Error History - Read (C1h)
        1. 8.2.88.1 Information Bits - Command or Communication
        2. 8.2.88.2 Information Bits - System Voltage
        3. 8.2.88.3 Information Bits - DMD High Speed Interface Training
        4. 8.2.88.4 Information Bits - DMD Memory Test
      89. 8.2.89 Clear Short Status Errors - Write (C2h)
      90. 8.2.90 Clear Error History - Write (C3h)
  11. 9 Commands - Diagnostic Interface
    1. 9.1 Diagnostic Command Read Procedure
    2. 9.2 Command Table
    3. 9.3 Command Definitions
      1. 9.3.1 Read Pre-Fetch - Write (01h)
      2. 9.3.2 Read Activate (02h)
      3. 9.3.3 Diagnostic Interface Status - Read (F0h)
      4. 9.3.4 Diagnostic Interface Status Clear - Write (F1h)
  12. 10Flash Configuration
    1. 10.1 Overview
    2. 10.2 System Mode Overview
    3. 10.3 Scratchpad Data
      1. 10.3.1 CRC
      2. 10.3.2 Block Number
      3. 10.3.3 Version (Major, Minor, Patch)
      4. 10.3.4 Custom Data
  13.   A Error Codes
    1.     A.1 Boot Application
    2.     A.2 Main Application
  14.   Revision History

10.2 System Mode Overview

The following terms are commonly used when referring to illumination and display settings:

  • System Mode - A flash structure that maps several types of look-up tables that are intended to be used together in order to achieve a desired image appearance. The tables within a System Mode are all designed for a specific:
    • Frame Rate - The sequences are designed to match a specific input video frame rate
    • RGB Duty Cycle - Percentage of sequence time allocated for red, green, and blue illumination
  • Sequence - A table that controls the synchronization of DMD timing and illumination enable signals throughout a video frame time. Every sequence within a System Mode is designed for the same frame rate and RGB duty cycle. Each sequence is characterized by a specific DMD duty cycle. For example, one sequence may use a 70% (70/30) DMD duty cycle and another may use 50%, 50% (50/50) DMD duty cycle. This percentage is related to the maximum light output that the system can output.
  • Illumination Bin - A table that controls the amount of time that illumination drive signals are active for a given sequence. This is used to provide coarse step control over the amount of light output in dimming use-cases. For applications that do not use dimming, illumination bins are designed to provide maximum sequence intensity.
  • De-gamma Table - A de-gamma curve that controls the mapping of input pixel levels to output pixel brightness levels. These are generally used to compensate for gamma curves that are inherent to video content or to accentuate specific regions of pixel levels. The same de-gamma curves are used for each sequence so that every system brightness can use the same de-gamma curves.

The available sequences, illumination bins, and de-gamma tables are specified in the flash header file provided along with the flash binary file.

The host specifies a System Mode index, an Illumination Bin index, and a De-gamma index. The host never directly specifies a sequence index. This is explained by the example below.

Figure 10-1 uses an example indexing to show the relationship between these tables. A System Mode contains a set of Illumination Bins. The host specifies the system brightness by selecting the desired illumination bin index within a System Mode. Each Illumination Bin is designed for a specific sequence. When the host selects an illumination bin, the main application will automatically select the one sequence that the illumination bin is mapped to. The host never directly sets the sequence. Different Illumination Bins can be mapped to the same sequence. This indicates the use of different illumination percentages with the same DMD duty cycle to achieve a different total brightness level. Each sequence maps to one or more de-gamma curves. The same set of de-gamma curves is applied to all sequences. For example, de-gamma curve 0 could be a simple linear mapping from input pixel to output pixel level (128 in = 128 out). In that example, de-gamma 0 will be linear for all sequences.

DLPC230-Q1 System Mode ExampleFigure 10-1 System Mode Example