Texas Instruments DLP3030-Q1 User manual

DLP3030-Q1 Combiner HUD EVM
DLP3030CHUDQ1EVM
User's Guide
Literature Number: DLPU065
November 2017

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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction......................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 EVM Overview ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Warnings...................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Specifications................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Kit Contents................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Electronic Boards Overview................................................................................................ 7
2 Getting Started .................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Section Overview ............................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Kit Assembly.................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Instructions to Assemble EVM .................................................................................... 9
2.3 First Power Up.............................................................................................................. 14
2.4 EVM Software Tool Configuration........................................................................................ 15
2.4.1 Automotive Control Program (ACP) Lite and Total Phase Cheetah Software Installation............... 15
2.4.2 How to Connect and Use the ACP Lite Tool .................................................................. 16
2.5 Connector Pinouts.......................................................................................................... 18

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List of Figures
List of Figures
1-1. DLP3030CHUDQ1EVM Kit Contents ..................................................................................... 6
1-2. Formatter Controller Board Front.......................................................................................... 7
1-3. Formatter Controller Board Back .......................................................................................... 7
1-4. DMD Interface Board Front................................................................................................. 8
1-5. DMD Interface Board Back................................................................................................. 8
2-1. DMD Flex Cable Installation Alignment................................................................................... 9
2-2. Installation of PGU Cables into Formatter Board ...................................................................... 10
2-3. Installation of LED and Photodiode Cables into PGU................................................................. 11
2-4. HDMI Cable Install ......................................................................................................... 11
2-5. Power Cable Install ........................................................................................................ 12
2-6. Combiner Glass Install..................................................................................................... 12
2-7. Securing Combiner......................................................................................................... 13
2-8. PC Video Output Mode Configuration................................................................................... 14
2-9. Example of C-HUD Displaying Video Content ......................................................................... 14
List of Tables
1-1. Performance Specifications ................................................................................................ 5
1-2. Power Specifications ........................................................................................................ 5
1-3. Temperature Specifications ................................................................................................ 5
1-4. DLP3030CHUDQ1EVM Kit Contents ..................................................................................... 6
2-1. Required Tools and Items .................................................................................................. 9
2-2. External Input Resolutions ................................................................................................ 15
2-3. Power Input Connector.................................................................................................... 18
2-4. SPI Communication Connector........................................................................................... 18
2-5. Photodiode Connector..................................................................................................... 18
2-6. LED Power Connector..................................................................................................... 18
2-7. MCU JTAG Connector..................................................................................................... 19
2-8. LED Thermistor Connector................................................................................................ 19

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Introduction
Chapter 1
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Introduction
1.1 EVM Overview
The DLP3030CHUDQ1EVM evaluation module (EVM) is a wide field of view (WFOV) combiner head-up
display (C-HUD) table top demonstrator. This C-HUD demonstrator enables Tier 1 and OEM customers to
demonstrate a state of the art, high-performance WFOV HUD powered by TI DLP®technology. The C-
HUD is based on the DLP3030-Q1 chipset and DLP3030-Q1 PGU.
The EVM runs off of a nominal 12-V supply (not provided; see Section 2.3 for details) and accepts an
HDMI input video interface.
Additionally, TI provides a software tool that can communicate via a Microsoft®Windows®PC's USB port
for brightness and display mode configuration.
1.2 Warnings
CAUTION
Caution Hot surface.
Contact may cause burns.
Do not touch.

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1.3 Specifications
(1) System was calibrated at 25°C and Vbatt at 12 V.
Table 1-1. Performance Specifications
Resolution WVGA (864 × 480) Dimming Range >5,000:1(1)
Field of View 12° × 3.6° Contrast Ratio >1,000:1 (FoFo)
Virtual Image Distance 2.5 m Color Gamut 125% NTSC(1)
Virtual Image Size 487 mm × 155 mm Overall Dimensions Roughly 300 mm × 275 mm × 250 mm
Eyebox Size 130 mm × 60 mm Power Input 6-18 VDC
Max Brightness (Eyebox) >34,000 cd/m2(1) Video Input HDMI
PGU Lumens >70 Lumens(1) Control Interface SPI (via Cheetah USB to SPI adapter)
(1) This value defines minimum white-balanced brightness setting. With LEDs off, power consumption drops to 1.44 W.
(2) Produces 15,000 cd/m2on DLP3030CHUDQ1EVM or 32 lumens on DLP3030PGUQ1EVM.
(3) Produces 34,000 cd/m2on DLP3030CHUDQ1EVM or 70 lumens on DLP3030PGUQ1EVM.
Table 1-2. Power Specifications
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN NOM MAX UNIT
Vbatt Input Voltage 6 12 18 V
Power Consumption Q8WP RGB LEDs operating at 70/30 DMD duty cycle 2(1) 5.6(2) 13.9(3) W
Table 1-3. Temperature Specifications
PARAMETER MIN NOM MAX UNIT
Operational Ambient Temperature Range –40 105 °C
Storage Ambient Temperature Range –40 105 °C

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1.4 Kit Contents
Table 1-4. DLP3030CHUDQ1EVM Kit Contents
ITEM NO. ITEM
1 DMD Interface Board
2 Formatter Controller Board
3 Total Phase Cheetah USB to SPI Adapter
4 3-in DMD Ribbon Cable (2×)
5 Photodiode Cable
6 RGB LED Power and Thermistor Cable
7 Cheetah SPI Interface Cable
8 Power Input Cable
9 6-ft HDMI cable
10 WFOV HUD PGU
11 5-mm M3 Screws (4×)
12 1-ft HDMI cable extender
13 HDMI Panel Mount Connector
14 Combiner HUD Optics
15 12-mm M3 Screws (2×)
16 10-mm M4 Screws (4×)
17 Combiner Glass Mount
18 Combiner Glass
Figure 1-1. DLP3030CHUDQ1EVM Kit Contents

LED Power
Connector
Photo Diode
Connector
DMD FFC
Connector
Power Good
Indicator LED SPI Communicator
Connector
Power Input
Connector
Type A HDMI
Connector
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1.5 Electronic Boards Overview
Figure 1-2. Formatter Controller Board Front
Figure 1-3. Formatter Controller Board Back

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Figure 1-4. DMD Interface Board Front
Figure 1-5. DMD Interface Board Back

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Getting Started
Chapter 2
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Getting Started
2.1 Section Overview
This section will provide step-by-step instructions to display an image using the EVM. Section 2.2 contains
EVM physical assembly instructions, Section 2.3 contains electrical power-up instructions, Section 2.4
contains EVM GUI installation and use, and Section 2.5 contains connector pinout tables.
2.2 Kit Assembly
Table 2-1. Required Tools and Items
ITEM NO. ITEM
1 M3 Allen Wrench
2 M4 Allen Wrench
3 Phillips Screw Driver
4 12 V @ 3-A Power Supply
2.2.1 Instructions to Assemble EVM
• Install the DMD Ribbon Cable between the DMD Board and the Formatter Board, ensuring that it is
inserted evenly across the entire connector, as shown on the right in Figure 2-1.
Note: This connector has a latch that must be lifted when installing the cable and then clamped down
to secure its position.
Figure 2-1. DMD Flex Cable Installation Alignment

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• Install the LED Power Cable into the Formatter Board using the cable connector with the red, green
and blue wires.
• Install the LED Thermistor Cable, part of the LED Power Cable, into the Formatter Board using the
cable connector with the three brown wires.
• Install the Photodiode Cable to the Formatter Board.
CAUTION
Please ensure that the LED Power and LED Thermistor cables are installed
into the proper connector, as shown in Figure 2-2. Improper installation may
cause damage to the LEDs.
Figure 2-2. Installation of PGU Cables into Formatter Board