Texas Instruments DLPC964 Digital Micromirror Device Controller

Texas Instruments DLPC964 Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) Controller works with the DLP991U digital micromirror device (DMD). The controller provides a high-speed data and control interface for the DMD, enabling binary pattern rates up to 12.4kHz. These fast pattern rates set DLP technology apart from other spatial light modulators and offer a strategic advantage for equipment needing accurate, quick, and programmable light steering capability. The DLPC964 provides the required timing and clocking pulse information to the DMD. The unique value and capability offered by the controller make it well-suited to support a wide variety of direct imaging, advanced display, and industrial applications.

The image data is 100% digital from the DLPC964 input port to the projected image in DLP-based electronics solutions. The image is never converted into an analog signal and stays in digital form. The Texas Instruments DLPC964 processes the digital input image and converts the data into a format the DMD needs for proper display. The DMD then steers the light to the location determined by the pixel data loaded into the DMD.

Features

  • Operates the DLP991U DLP® DMD
  • Continuous streaming input data over 12 HSS input lanes up to 120Gbps
  • Enables high-speed pattern rates up to 12.4kHz binary patterns per second
  • 32-lane differential high-speed serial interface (HSSI) data bus interface
  • Random DMD block addressing and LOAD2 loading
  • Compatible with a variety of user-defined FPGAs
  • I2C interface for control and status queries

Applications

  • Industrial
    • 3D printing
    • 3D scanners for machine vision
    • Quality control
  • Displays
    • 3D imaging
    • Augmented reality and information overlay
  • Lithography
    • Direct imaging
    • Flat panel display
    • Printed circuit board manufacturing

Simplified Application

Application Circuit Diagram - Texas Instruments DLPC964 Digital Micromirror Device Controller
Published: 2024-06-05 | Updated: 2024-09-17