DLPC3421
- Display controller for DLP160CP DMD
- Two supported modes:
- nHD mode configuration
- Display 640×360 pixels on-screen
- Input frame rates up to 360Hz
- Supports input resolutions up to WVGA
- HD mode configuration
- Display 1280×720 pixels on-screen
- Input frame rates up to 60Hz
- Supports input resolutions up to HD
- nHD mode configuration
- Pixel data processing:
- Content adaptive illumination control (CAIC)
- Local area brightness boost (LABB)
- 1D Keystone correction
- Color coordinate adjustment
- Active power management processing
- Programmable degamma
- Color space conversion
- 4:2:2 to 4:4:4 chroma interpolation
- 24-bit, input pixel interface support:
- Parallel interface protocols
- Pixel clock up to 155MHz
- Multiple input pixel data format options
- FPD-Link through FPGA in HD Mode
- MIPI DSI (display serial interface) type 3:
- 1–4 lanes, up to 470Mbps lane speed
- External flash support
- Auto DMD parking at power down
- Embedded frame memory (eDRAM)
- System features:
- I2C device control
- Programmable splash screens
- Programmable LED current control
- Display image rotation
- Pair with DLPA2000, DLPA2005, and DLPA3000 PMIC (power management integrated circuit) and LED driver
The DLPC3421 digital controller, part of the DLP160CP chipset, enables operation of the DLP160CP digital micromirror device (DMD). The DLPC3421 controller provides a convenient, multifunctional interface between user electronics and the DMD, enabling small form factor and low power display applications.
Technical documentation
Type | Title | Date | ||
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* | Data sheet | DLPC3421 Display Controller datasheet (Rev. B) | PDF | HTML | 28 Oct 2024 |
Application note | TI DLP® Pico™ System Design: Optical Module Specifications (Rev. C) | PDF | HTML | 30 Oct 2024 | |
Application note | TI DLP® 디스플레이 기술 시작하기 (Rev. H) | PDF | HTML | 03 May 2024 | |
Application note | 開始使用 TI DLP® 顯示技術 (Rev. H) | PDF | HTML | 03 May 2024 | |
Application note | Getting Started With TI DLP® Display Technology (Rev. H) | PDF | HTML | 18 Apr 2024 | |
User guide | DLPC3421 Software Programmer's Guide (Rev. B) | PDF | HTML | 18 Apr 2023 | |
Application note | DLP System Design: Brightness Requirements and Tradeoffs (Rev. C) | PDF | HTML | 05 May 2022 | |
User guide | DLPC3421 Software Programmer's Guide | PDF | HTML | 18 Aug 2021 | |
Application note | DLPC34xx Controller Image Calibration | 08 Jan 2020 | ||
White paper | DLP® Pico™ technology for smart speaker displays | 11 Feb 2019 | ||
White paper | TI DLP® Pico™ Technology for smart home applications (Rev. B) | 08 Feb 2019 |
Design & development
For additional terms or required resources, click any title below to view the detail page where available.
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DLP-PICO-FW-SEL — DLP® Pico™ Firmware Selector
DLPDLCR160CPEVM-GUI — GUI for evaluation module (EVM)
Supported products & hardware
Products
≤ 0.47-in array pico products
Hardware development
Evaluation board
DLP-PICO-HARDWARE-DIAGNOSTIC-TOOL — DLP Pico Hardware Diagnostic Tool
Supported products & hardware
Products
≤ 0.47-in array pico products
Visible products (420 to 700 nm)
DMD-DIFFRACTION-EFFICIENCY-CALCULATOR — Calculator helps model DMD diffraction patterns and diffraction efficiency
Supported products & hardware
Products
≥ 0.47-in array products
≤ 0.47-in array pico products
UV products (< 400 nm)
Visible products (420 to 700 nm)
Spectroscopy & optical networking products
Exterior lighting & projection products
Near-UV products (400 to 420 nm)
Display products
Near-infrared products (> 700 nm)
Multi-channel ICs (PMICs)
Hardware development
Evaluation board
Development kit
Optical module
DLP-OPTICAL-DESIGN — DLP-OPTICAL-DESIGN-GUIDELINES
Supported products & hardware
Products
Near-UV products (400 to 420 nm)
≥ 0.47-in array products
≤ 0.47-in array pico products
UV products (< 400 nm)
Visible products (420 to 700 nm)
Spectroscopy & optical networking products
Exterior lighting & projection products
Display products
Near-infrared products (> 700 nm)
Multi-channel ICs (PMICs)
Hardware development
Evaluation board
Development kit
Optical module
DLPR095 — DLP160CP (0.16 nHD) Optical Reference Design
Supported products & hardware
DLPR096 — DLP160CP AR Glasses Eyepiece Optical Reference Design
Supported products & hardware
Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
---|---|---|
NFBGA (ZVB) | 176 | Ultra Librarian |
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