Texas Instruments DLP LightCrafter 6500 User manual

DLP®LightCrafter™ 6500 and 9000 Evaluation
Module (EVM) User's Guide
User's Guide
Literature Number: DLPU028C
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Contents
Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1 DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 Module Overview................................................................... 8
1.1 Welcome...................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 What is in the DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 Evaluation Module (EVM)?........................................ 9
1.3 EVM Boards ................................................................................................................ 10
1.4 Other Items Needed for Operation....................................................................................... 12
1.5 DLP LightCrafter 6500 Connections..................................................................................... 13
1.5.1 DLP LightCrafter 6500 LED Enable and PWM Outputs...................................................... 15
1.5.2 DLP LightCrafter 6500 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors ....................................... 16
1.6 DLP LightCrafter 9000 Connections..................................................................................... 17
1.6.1 DLP LightCrafter 9000 LED Enable and PWM Outputs...................................................... 20
1.6.2 DLP LightCrafter 9000 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors ....................................... 20
1.7 DLP LightCrafter 6500 and DLP LightCrafter 9000 EVM Flex Cable ............................................... 21
2 Quick Start ........................................................................................................................ 22
2.1 Power-up the DLP LightCrafter 6500 or 9000.......................................................................... 22
2.2 Creating A Simple Pattern Sequence ................................................................................... 22
3 Operating the DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000....................................................................... 25
3.1 DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 Control Software.................................................................... 25
3.2 PC Software................................................................................................................. 26
3.3 System Common Controls ................................................................................................ 26
3.3.1 Operating Mode ................................................................................................... 26
3.3.2 Chipset Type....................................................................................................... 27
3.3.3 EVM Information................................................................................................... 27
3.3.4 Status ............................................................................................................... 27
3.4 System Settings ............................................................................................................ 28
3.5 Video Mode ................................................................................................................. 29
3.5.1 Video Support...................................................................................................... 30
3.6 Pattern Modes .............................................................................................................. 31
3.6.1 Menu Bar........................................................................................................... 32
3.6.2 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pattern On-The-Fly Mode ................................................. 32
3.6.3 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Pre-Stored Pattern Mode.................................................. 35
3.6.4 Creating a Pattern Sequence in Video Pattern Mode ........................................................ 35
3.6.5 Creating a Pattern Sequence With DMD Block Load ........................................................ 38
3.6.6 Pattern Settings.................................................................................................... 40
3.7 Batch Files .................................................................................................................. 41
3.7.1 Execute Batch File ................................................................................................ 41
3.7.2 Creating a Batch File ............................................................................................. 42
3.8 Peripherals .................................................................................................................. 45
3.9 Firmware..................................................................................................................... 46
3.9.1 Adding or Removing Patterns from the Firmware............................................................. 46
3.10 JTAG Flash Programming ................................................................................................ 50
3.11 Altera FPGA Programming................................................................................................ 51
4 Connectors........................................................................................................................ 52
4.1 Input Trigger Connectors.................................................................................................. 52

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4.2 Output Trigger Connectors................................................................................................ 52
4.3 DLPC900 UART............................................................................................................ 53
4.4 DLPC900 I2C Port 0........................................................................................................ 53
4.5 DLPC900 I2C Port 1........................................................................................................ 53
4.6 DLPC900 I2C Port 2........................................................................................................ 54
4.7 JTAG Boundary Scan...................................................................................................... 54
4.8 GPIO and PWM ............................................................................................................ 54
4.9 Power ........................................................................................................................ 55
5 Power Supply Requirements................................................................................................ 56
5.1 External Power Supply Requirements................................................................................... 56
6 Safety ............................................................................................................................... 57
Revision C History....................................................................................................................... 57
Revision B History....................................................................................................................... 57
Revision A History....................................................................................................................... 58

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List of Figures
List of Figures
1. DLP LightCrafter 6500 Evaluation Module .............................................................................. 6
2. DLP LightCrafter 9000 Evaluation Module .............................................................................. 7
1 DLP LightCrafter 6500 Hardware Components.......................................................................... 9
2 DLP LightCrafter 9000 Hardware Components.......................................................................... 9
1-3. DLP LightCrafter 6500 EVM Block Diagram............................................................................ 10
1-4. DLP LightCrafter 9000 EVM Block Diagram............................................................................ 11
1-5. DLP LightCrafter 6500 Connectors (Top View) ........................................................................ 13
1-6. DLP LightCrafter 6500 Trigger Voltage Level Selectors .............................................................. 16
1-7. DLP LightCrafter 9000 Connectors (Top View) ........................................................................ 17
1-8. DLP LightCrafter 9000 Trigger Voltage Level Selectors .............................................................. 20
1-9. Flex Cable Diagram........................................................................................................ 21
2-1. Pattern Mode Panel........................................................................................................ 23
2-2. Simple Three Pattern Sequence ......................................................................................... 24
3-1. DLP LightCrafter 6500/9000 GUI ........................................................................................ 26
3-2. System Settings Panel..................................................................................................... 28
3-3. Video Mode Panel.......................................................................................................... 29
3-4. Pattern Mode Design Panel............................................................................................... 31
3-5. Pattern Mode Menu Bar................................................................................................... 32
3-6. Add From List............................................................................................................... 33
3-7. Pattern Sequence .......................................................................................................... 33
3-8. Three Pattern Sequence .................................................................................................. 34
3-9. Video Pattern Mode........................................................................................................ 37
3-10. DMD Block Load Pattern Sequence..................................................................................... 39
3-11. Pattern Settings Panel..................................................................................................... 40
3-12. Batch Files Panel........................................................................................................... 41
3-13. Batch File Example ........................................................................................................ 43
3-14. Peripherals Panel .......................................................................................................... 45
3-15. Firmware Panel............................................................................................................. 46
3-16. Pattern LUT Definition and Configuration............................................................................... 50
3-17. Updating the Index and Bit Position ..................................................................................... 50
3-18. UM232H Module ........................................................................................................... 50
3-19. UM232H Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................. 50

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List of Tables
List of Tables
3-1. Resolution and Frame Rate Support .................................................................................... 30
4-1. Trigger Input Connector Pins ............................................................................................. 52
4-2. Trigger Output Connector Pins........................................................................................... 52
4-3. UART Connector Pins ..................................................................................................... 53
4-4. I2C Port 0 Connector Pins................................................................................................. 53
4-5. I2C Port 1 Connector Pins................................................................................................. 53
4-6. I2C Port 2 Connector Pins................................................................................................. 54
4-7. JTAG Boundary Scan Connector Pins .................................................................................. 54
4-8. GPIO and PWM Connector Pins......................................................................................... 55
4-9. Power Connector Pins..................................................................................................... 55

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LightCrafter is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
DLP is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments.
Preface
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About This Guide
The DLP®LightCrafter™ 6500 and 9000 EVMs are a third-party implementation of the next generation
DLP reference designs to enable faster development cycles requiring higher resolution for video and
intelligent pattern display applications.
This guide is an introductory document for the DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 that provides an overview
of the system and its software. Other documents provide more in-depth information of the hardware and
software features of the components of the DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000.
NOTE: Power supply, optics, illumination source, and cables are sold separately.
Figure 1. DLP LightCrafter 6500 Evaluation Module

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Figure 2. DLP LightCrafter 9000 Evaluation Module
Related Documentation from Texas Instruments
DLPC900 Data Sheet: DLPC900 Digital Controller for Advanced Light Control, DLPS037
DLP9000FLS Data Sheet: DLP9000 Family of 0.9 WQXGA Type A DMDs, DLPS036
DLP6500FLQ Data Sheet: DLP6500 0.65 1080p MVSP Type A DMD, DLPS040
DLP6500FYE Data Sheet: DLP6500 0.65 1080p MVSP S600 DMD, DLPS053
User's Guide: DLPC900 Programmer's Guide, DLPU018
If You Need Assistance
Refer to the DLP Products and MEMS TI E2E Community support forums.

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DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 Module Overview
Chapter 1
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DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 Module Overview
1.1 Welcome
The DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 modules allow evaluation of TI’s DLP6500 and DLP9000 platforms.
This technology brings together a set of components providing an efficient and compelling system solution
for:
• Structured light applications
– 3D modeling and design
– Fingerprint identification
– Face recognition
– Machine vision and inspection
– Automated optical inspection
– Solder paste inspection
• 3D printing
• Medical and life sciences
– Vascular imaging
– Dental impression scanners
– Orthopaedics, prosthesis, CT, MRI, and X-ray marking
– Retail cosmetics
• High Resolution Display Projectors
– Interactive display
– Information display

DLP6500
1080p
DLPC900
Flash
HDMI
DisplayPort
USB
Power
Management
Triggers
LED Enable
and PWM
Control
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DMD Board
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FPGA
HDMI
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USB
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1.2 What is in the DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 Evaluation Module (EVM)?
The DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 module consist of two subsystems:
• DLPC900 Board – Includes the DLPC900, digital receiver, flash, power management circuits, and
supporting digital logic.
• DMD Board – Includes the DLP9000 or the DLP6500 digital micromirror device (DMD) and power
management circuits.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the major hardware components for both EVMs.
Figure 1. DLP LightCrafter 6500 Hardware Components Figure 2. DLP LightCrafter 9000 Hardware Components

DLPC900
Flash
IT6535
1.15V
TPS54320RHLR
USB (J7)
I2C0 (J13)
I2C1 (J14)
I2C2 (J15)
HDMI (J1)
DP (J2)
UART (J6)
DLP6500
LED Connector
(J23)
LED Enable
LED PWM Trigger In (J20)
Trigger Out (J24)Trigger Out
Trigger In
JTAG ICE (J8)
JTAG BS (J10)
OCLKA (J5)
GPIO/PWM (J12)
DMD Connector
(J16)
Boot Mode (J11)
Reset Hold (J9)
M29DW128G70
DP EDID (J4)
HDMI EDID (J3)
12VDC
(J18)
1.8V
TPS54320RHLR 3.3V TPS54620RGYR
D8
D6
D5
1.8V LDO
TPS76618D
1.8V LDO
TLV117118DCY
Trigger
Voltage Selectors
(J19, J21, J22, J25)
12V Supervisor
TL7712ACDR
Logic Gate
SN74LV21APWR
D9
MOSC
X2
SW1
12VDC
J17
EDID PROM
EDID PROM
FLEX
FAULT_STATUS
HEARTBEAT
PWRGOOD
OCLKA
UART0
GPIO/PWM
POSENSE
SCL1/SDA1
RGB
SYNCS
PCLK
BOOTHOLDZ
USB_N/USB_P
SCL2/SDA2
SCL0/SDA0
MOSC_P
CSZ_0
CSZ_1
CSZ_2
12VDC
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1.3 EVM Boards
The DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 EVMs contain the electronics to drive the DLP6500 and the
DLP9000 DMDs. The EVMs offer several interface options for USB, I2C, trigger inputs and outputs, video
input through HDMI and Display Port connectors. Figure 1-3 shows the EVM block diagram of the DLP
LightCrafter 6500 and Figure 1-4 shows the EVM block diagram of the DLP LightCrafter 9000.
Figure 1-3. DLP LightCrafter 6500 EVM Block Diagram

DLPC900
Master
Flash
IT6535
1.15V
TPS54620RGYR
USB (J8)
I2C0 (J14)
I2C1 (J15)
I2C2 (J16)
HDMI (J1)
DP (J2)
UART (J7)
DLP9000
LED Connector
(J26)
LED Enable
LED PWM Trigger In (J23)
Trigger Out (J27)Trigger Out
Trigger In
JTAG ICE (J9)
JTAG BS (J11)
OCLKA (J6)
GPIO/PWM (J13)
DMD Connector
(J18)
Boot Mode (J12)
Reset Hold (J10)
M29DW128G70
DP EDID (J4)
HDMI EDID (J3)
12VDC
(J21)
1.8V
TPS54320RHLR 3.3V TPS54620RGYR
D7
D6
1.8V LDO
TPS76618D
1.8V LDO
TLV117118DCY
Trigger
Voltage Selectors
(J22, J24, J25, J28)
12V Supervisor
TL7712ACDR
Logic Gate
SN74LV21APWR
MOSC
X2
SW1
12VDC
J20
EDID PROM
EDID PROM
FLEX
FAULT_STATUS
HEARTBEAT
PWRGOOD
OCLKA
UART0
GPIO/PWM
POSENSE
SCL1/SDA1
RGB
SYNCS
PCLK
BOOTHOLDZ
USB_N/USB_P
SCL2/SDA2
SCL0/SDA0
MOSC_P
CSZ_0
CSZ_1
CSZ_2
DLPC900
Slave
FPGA
RGB
SYNCS
PCLK
D9
D8 FAULT_STATUS HEARTBEAT
DMD Connector
(J19) FLEX
UART (J17)UART0
BOOTHOLDZ Slave Reset (J29)S_RESET
SYNC
SSP
I2C
GPIO
Flash
M29DW128G70
CSZ_0
CSZ_1
CSZ_2
FPGA (J5)
D5
JTAG
2.5V LDO
TPS73125DBV
3V VCCIO
TPS62170DSGT
12VDC
D12
MOSC_PD11
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Figure 1-4. DLP LightCrafter 9000 EVM Block Diagram
The DLP LightCrafter 6500 major components are:
• DLP6500 0.65-inch 1080p DMD
• DLPC900 Controller
• 48-MB parallel FLASH contains DLPC900 firmware and pattern images
• Power regulators
• IT6535 digital receiver for HDMI and Display Port Video Input

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The DLP LightCrafter 9000 EVM major components are:
• DLP9000 0.9-inch WQXGA DMD
• FPGA
• 2x DLPC900 Controllers
• 2x 48 MB parallel FLASH contains DLPC900 firmware and pattern images
• Power regulators
• IT6535 digital receiver for HDMI and Display Port Video Input
1.4 Other Items Needed for Operation
The DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 EVMs are flexible, ready-to-use evaluation modules (EVM).
However, the DLP LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 EVMs do not ship with optics, illumination source, cables,
power supplies, or additional hardware components.
• Power supply requirements:
– Nominal voltage: 12-V DC at -5%/+10%
– Typical current: 5 A
– Maximum current: 7 A
– DC connector size:
• Inner diameter: 2.5 mm
• Outer diameter: 5.5 mm
• Shaft: 9.5-mm female, center positive
– Efficiency level: V
– A recommended power supply is Digi-Key part number 271-2718-ND, or equivalent
• USB cable: A to B USB cable
• Optics
• Illumination module

J18 J17 J2 J1 J7
J20
J24
J23
J16
J10
J12
J8
J11
SW1
J9 J6 J5
J3
J4
J25
J25
J21
J19
J13
J14
J15
D6
D5
D9
D8
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1.5 DLP LightCrafter 6500 Connections
Figure 1-5 depicts the switches and connectors with their respective locations. Note that neither cables
nor the power supply is included with the module.
Figure 1-5. DLP LightCrafter 6500 Connectors (Top View)
• SW1 – Reset switch. When pressed, resets the controller.
• J1 – HDMI Connector. Default primary video input after power is applied to the EVM.
• J2 – DisplayPort Connector. Secondary video input.
• J3 – HDMI EDID jumper. When jumper is installed, the EDID prom can be updated.
• J4 – DisplayPort EDID jumper. When jumper is installed, the EDID prom can be updated.
• J5 – OCLKA connector. Configurable output clock A.
– Bits per second: 115200
– Data bits: 8
– Parity: None
– Flow Control: None
– Pin 1 = 3.3 V
– Pin 2 = TX out
– Pin 6 = Ground
• J7 – USB connector. USB interface to PC or host for communications with the DLPC900.
• J8 – JTAG ICE. Used for debugging code. Requires the ARM RVI ICE debugger.
• J9 – Controller RESET jumper. When jumper is installed, the controller is held in RESET.

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• J10 – JTAG Boundary Scan connector. Used for programming the boot image into the flash memory
when flash memory is blank or corrupted.
• J11 – HOLD Boot mode jumper. When the jumper is installed, it will force the controller to remain in
boot mode when power is applied.
• J13 – I2C Port 0 connector. Connector on bottom side of EVM. Dedicated I2C interface port for host
communications.
– Pin 1 is SCL
– Pin 2 is SDA
– Pin 3 is 3.3 V
– Pin 4 is GND
• J14 – I2C Port 1 connector (see note). Connector on bottom side of EVM.
– Pin 1 is SCL
– Pin 2 is SDA
– Pin 3 is 3.3 V
– Pin 4 is GND
• J15 – I2C Port 2 connector (see note). Connector on bottom side of EVM.
– Pin 1 is SCL
– Pin 2 is SDA
– Pin 3 is 3.3 V
– Pin 4 is GND
NOTE: The silk screen labels J14 and J15 are swapped on one board lot. Labels for I2C_2 and
I2C_1 on the boards are correct. I2C_1 is J14 and I2C_2 is J15.
• J16 – DMD flex connector. DMD flex connector for DMD data and control.
• J17 – 12-V power connector. 12-V DC input. See Digi-key Part # 454-1458-ND or similar.
– Pin 1 is 12-V DC.
– Pin 2 and 3 are ground.
• J18 – 12-V power connector. 12-V DC input.
– Pins 1, 2, and 3 are ground.
– Pins 4, 5, and 6 are 12-V DC.
• J19 –Trigger input voltage level selectors. See Figure 1-6.
– Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
– Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
• J20 – Trigger input connector. Trigger input 1 and 2 for triggering the controller with external devices.
• J21 –Trigger input voltage level selectors. See Figure 1-6.
– Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
– Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
• J22 –Trigger output voltage level selectors. See Figure 1-6.
– Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
– Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
• J23 – LED Enable and PWM connector.
– Pin 1, 2, and 3 are 12 V.
– 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.

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– Pin 9 is Green PWM output.
– Pin 10 is Blue PWM output.
– Pin 11, 12, 13, and 14 are ground.
• J24 – Trigger output connector. Trigger outputs 1 and 2 for triggering external devices.
• J25 –Trigger output voltage level selectors. See Figure 1-6.
– Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
– Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
• D5 – Red fault status LED. When lit indicates a fault has occurred in the controller
• D6 – Green Heartbeat LED. When toggling indicates controller is operating.
• D8 – 12-V Power LED. When lit indicates external 12-V supply is on.
• D9 – PWRGOOD LED. When lit indicates power is normal.
NOTE: The DLPC900 does not have a dedicated INIT_DONE signal output to indicate that it has
completed its power-up initialization and is ready to accept commands. The user may
configure one of the nine GPIOs available as an INIT_DONE signal output simply by adding
the GPIO configuration into a default batch file that is executed at power-up. A 10-kΩpull-
down resistor must be connected to the GPIO that will be used.
The following is an example of adding the configuration for GPIO_08 to a batch file, where
GPIO_08 is configured as an output and the signal is set high. When this command is added
to the top of the batch file, the GPIO output will go high in approximately 800 ms from the
time POSENSE goes high.
GPIO_CONFIG: 0x8 0x3
1.5.1 DLP LightCrafter 6500 LED Enable and PWM Outputs
The LED enables on J23 are low-current 3.3-V outputs and should not be used to drive LEDs directly. The
enables should be used as a control to enable a regulator that provides the necessary current to the
LEDs. The PWM outputs are also 3.3-V outputs and used for controlling the current to the LEDs, which
controls the brightness.
NOTE: The 12-V DC output on J23 should not be used to power the LED drive circuitry as it does
not provide the necessary current when all three LED enables are simultaneous turned on.
Doing so can cause a drop in the 12-V supply to the EVM regulator circuitry and reset the
controller.

J21
J19
J25
J22
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
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1.5.2 DLP LightCrafter 6500 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors
The trigger inputs on J20 are inputs from external devices to control the pattern sequence. While trigger
input 2 is high, trigger input 1 will advance the pattern sequence to the next pattern in the sequence on
every pulse.
The trigger outputs on J24 are outputs to control external devices. While trigger output 1 going high
indicates the start of the exposure time of the pattern (and going low indicates the stop), trigger output 2
marks the beginning of each pattern start with a 20 µs pulses. Trigger output 1 can be used for triggering
a camera and capturing the patterns as they are displayed on some object. A computer can then use
trigger output 2 to keep track of each pattern. The captured images can then be reassembled to produce,
for example, a 3D point cloud.
Both input and output triggers have voltage level selectors. Use J19, J21, J22, and J25 to select the
voltage as shown in Figure 1-6. If no voltage is selected, then the onboard logic will not be functional and
any outgoing or incoming signals will not available.
Figure 1-6. DLP LightCrafter 6500 Trigger Voltage Level Selectors

J5
SW1J3 J4 J30 J20
J21
J1
J2
J11
J19 J18
J12 J10
J22
J23
J27
J8
J26
J7
J17
J25
J6
J9
D8 D9
J29
D6
D7
D12 D5 D11
J24
J28
J13
J16
J15
J14
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1.6 DLP LightCrafter 9000 Connections
Figure 1-7 depicts the switches and connectors with their respective locations. Note that neither the cables
nor the power supply are included with the module.
Figure 1-7. DLP LightCrafter 9000 Connectors (Top View)
• SW1 – Reset switch. When pressed resets the controller.
• J1 – HDMI Connector. Default primary video input after power is applied to the EVM.
• J2 – DisplayPort Connector. Secondary video input.
• J3 – HDMI EDID jumper. When jumper is installed, the EDID prom can be updated.
• J4 – DisplayPort EDID jumper. When jumper is installed, the EDID prom can be updated.
• J5 – Altera FPGA programming connector. Use Altera tools to program the FPGA.
• J6 – OCLKA connector. Configurable output clock A.
– Pint 1 is clock output.
– Pin 2 is ground.
• J7 – Master DLPC900 UART header. Supports only output debug messages to terminal with the below
settings. The outputs are 3.3-V TTL level and require an external transceiver to convert to RS232.
– Bits per second: 115200
– Data bits: 8
– Parity: None
– Flow Control: None
– Pin 1 = 3.3 V
– Pin 2 = TX out
– Pin 6 = Ground

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• J8 – USB connector. USB interface to host for communications with the DLPC900.
• J9 – JTAG ICE. Used for debugging code. Requires the ARM RVI ICE debugger.
• J10 – Controller RESET jumper. When jumper is installed, the controller is held in RESET.
• J11 – JTAG Boundary Scan connector. Used for programming the boot image into the flash memory
when flash memory is blank or corrupted.
• J12 – HOLD Boot mode jumper. When jumper is installed will force the controller to remain in boot
mode when power is applied.
• J13 – GPIO input/output connector.
• J14 – I2C Port 0 connector. Connector on bottom side of EVM. Dedicated I2C interface port for host
communications.
– Pin 1 is SCL
– Pin 2 is SDA
– Pin 3 is 3.3 V
– Pin 4 is GND
• J15 – I2C Port 1 connector. Connector on bottom side of EVM.
– Pin 1 is SCL
– Pin 2 is SDA
– Pin 3 is 3.3 V
– Pin 4 is GND
• J16 – I2C Port 2 connector. Connector on bottom side of EVM.
– Pin 1 is SCL
– Pin 2 is SDA
– Pin 3 is 3.3 V
– Pin 4 is GND
• J17 – Slave DLPC900 UART header. Supports only output debug messages to terminal. The outputs
are 3.3-V TTL level and require an external transceiver to convert to RS232.
• J17 – Slave DLPC900 UART header. Supports only output debug messages to terminal. The outputs
are 3.3-V TTL level and require an external transceiver to convert to RS232.
– Bits per second: 115200
– Data bits: 8
– Parity: None
– Flow Control: None
– Pin 1 = 3.3 V
– Pin 2 = TX out
– Pin 6 = Ground
• J18 – Master DLPC900 DMD flex connector. DMD flex connector for DMD data and control.
• J19 – Slave DLPC900 DMD flex connector. DMD flex connector for DMD data and control.
• J20 – 12-V power connector. 12-V DC input. See Digi-key Part # 454-1458-ND or similar.
– Pin 1 is 12-V DC.
– Pin 2 and 3 are ground.
• J21 – 12-V power connector. 12-V DC input.
– Pins 1, 2, and 3 are ground.
– Pins 4, 5, and 6 are 12-V DC.
• J22 –Trigger Input 1 voltage level selectors. See Section 1.7.
– Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
– Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
• J23 – Trigger input connector. Trigger input 1 and 2 for triggering the DLPC900 with external devices.

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• J24 –Trigger Input 2 voltage level selectors. See Section 1.7.
– Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
– Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
• J25 –Trigger Output 1 voltage level selectors. See Section 1.7.
– Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
– Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
• J26 – LED Enable and PWM connector.
– Pins 1, 2, and 3 are 12 V.
– 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 external devices.
• J28 –Trigger Output 2 voltage level selectors. See Section 1.7.
– Jump across pins 1 to 2 for 3.3 V
– Jump across pins 2 to 3 for 1.8 V
• J29 – Slave DLPC900 hold reset. When jumper is installed, the controller is held in RESET.
• D5 – FPGA Init-Done. When lit indicates the FPGA configured without errors after power is applied.
• D6 – Master DLPC900 Red fault status LED. When lit indicates a fault has occurred in the controller.
• D7 – Master DLPC900 Green Heartbeat LED. When toggling indicates controller is operating.
• D8 – Slave DLPC900 Red fault status LED. When lit indicates a fault has occurred in the controller.
• D9 – Slave DLPC900 Green Heartbeat LED. When toggling indicates controller is operating.
• D11 – 12-V Power LED. When lit indicates external 12-V supply is on.
• D12 – PWRGOOD LED. When lit indicates power is normal.
NOTE: The DLPC900 does not have a dedicated INIT_DONE signal output to indicate that it has
completed its power-up initialization and is ready to accept commands. The user may
configure one of the nine GPIOs available as an INIT_DONE signal output simply by adding
the GPIO configuration into a default batch file that is executed at power-up. A 10-kΩpull-
down resistor must be connected to the GPIO that will be used.
The following is an example of adding the configuration for GPIO_08 to a batch file, where
GPIO_08 is configured as an output and the signal is set high. When this command is added
to the top of the batch file, the GPIO output will go high in approximately 800 ms from the
time POSENSE goes high.
GPIO_CONFIG: 0x8 0x3

J24
J22
J28
J25
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin 2
Pin 1
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1.6.1 DLP LightCrafter 9000 LED Enable and PWM Outputs
The LED enables on J26 are low-current 3.3-V outputs and should not be used to drive LEDs directly. The
enables should be used as a control to enable a regulator that provides the necessary current to the
LEDs. The PWM outputs are also 3.3-V outputs and used for controlling the current to the LEDs, which
controls the brightness.
NOTE: The 12-V DC output on J26 should not be used to power the LED drive circuitry as it does
not provide the necessary current when all three LED enables are simultaneous turned on.
Doing so can cause a drop in the 12-V supply to the EVM regulator circuitry and reset the
controller.
1.6.2 DLP LightCrafter 9000 Trigger Input and Output Voltage Selectors
The trigger inputs on J23 are inputs from external devices to control the pattern sequence. While trigger
input 2 is high, trigger input 1 will advance the pattern sequence to the next pattern in the sequence on
every pulse.
The trigger outputs on J27 are outputs to control external devices. While trigger output 1 frames the
exposure time of the pattern, trigger output 2 pulses to mark the beginning of each pattern.
Both input and output triggers have voltage level selectors. Use J22, J24, J25, and J28 to select the
voltage as shown in Section 1.7. If no voltage is selected, then the onboard logic will not be functional and
any outgoing or incoming signals will not be available.
Figure 1-8. DLP LightCrafter 9000 Trigger Voltage Level Selectors