DLPU131A November   2023  – September 2024

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 DLPDLCR160CPEVM Subsystems
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  6. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 EVM Images
    2. 2.2 Safety Instructions
    3. 2.3 Setup
      1. 2.3.1 Main Menu
      2. 2.3.2 MicroSD Card Image
      3. 2.3.3 UART Communication
  7. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Programming Instructions
      1. 3.1.1 Programming MSPM0 MCU
      2. 3.1.2 Programming DLPC3421 Display Controller Flash
  8. 4Appendix
  9. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Notifications
    2. 5.2 Trademarks
  10. 6Related Documentation
  11. 7Revision History

1.4 Device Information

  • DLPC3421 (Figure 2-1): display controller controls the DLPA2005 (Figure 2-1) PMIC/RGB illumination driver and the DLP160CP DMD (digital micromirror device).
  • DLP160CP DMD is assembled with an ELEPN optical module using SFM-03X-CG and SFM-03X-RAB LEDs from Luminus with a brightness of 20L out of the box (the module is capable to deliver 50L, but requires additional thermal designs for proper operation).
  • MSPM0G3507 (Figure 2-1): MCU provides control application, nHD image generation through the SSD1963 (Figure 2-1), and UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/ Transmitter) (Figure 2-1) communication programmable capabilities. The MCU can be programmed using ARM® SWD (Serial Wire Debug) interface through the connector J5 (Figure 2-1).
  • SSD1963 (Bridge IC) video interface driver gets 8080 commands from the MCU and outputs RGB666 format data parallel interface signals to the DLPC3421 DLP display controller.
  • DSI input (Figure 2-1): to the DLPC3421 controller is provided through an external interface connector. Video can be input through an external interface connector over the DSI interface. Please refer to the DLPDLCR160CPEVM Software Programers Guide and the TI E2E® community forums for additional support.
  • Power ON switch (Figure 2-1) is used to gently power up and power down the DLP display system.
  • Programmable push button (Figure 2-1) is used to provide user input controlled by the MCU.
  • MicroSD card slot (Figure 2-1) is provided to add custom images controlled by the MCU (MicroSD card not included).
  • USB Type-C power supply interface (Figure 2-1) is used to power the EVM unit (USB Type-C cable and power supply not included).

This DLP chipset is combined with illumination, projection optics, and RGB LEDs to create a projector that offers brightness of approximately 20 lumens out of the box for image or informational video display in a very small volume form factor.

The DLPDLCR160CPEVM is not a production design, and is intended for evaluation only.