Texas Instruments DLPC4430EVM User manual

EVM User's Guide: DLPC4430EVM
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Description
The DLPC4430EVM provides a design for driving the
above DMDs, and allow for testing of customer front
end systems. The combination of the DLPC4430EVM
with any of these DMD EVMs can display SPLASH,
test patterns or video from HDMI source on the DMD.
The DLPC4430EVM controller evaluation module
(EVM) can accelerate the prototyping time of DLP
1080p (1920x1080), WUXGA (1920x1200), WXGA
(1280x800), XGA (1024x768), and SVGA (800x600)
systems over 2000 lumens when combined with the
DLP650NEEVM, DLP780NEEVM, DLP470NEEVM,
DLP670REEVM, DLP800REEVM, DLP480REEVM,
DLP550JEEVM, DLP550HEEVM, or DLP650LEEVM
digital micromirror device (DMD) EVMs.
Get Started
1. Order DLPC4430 chipset EVMs (controller and
DMD) and an applicable power supply.
2. Read this user's guide completely and the
DLPC4430 Software Programmer's Guide.
3. Download the DLPC44xx-GUI and the
DLPC4430EVM-SW from the product page
(DLPC4430).
4. Download the DMD EVM and the controller EVM
design files.
Features
• Supports up to WUXGA resolution at 1920x1200
at 120 Hz (2D and 3D)
• Designed to be used with a 1080p, WUXGA and
SVGA/XGA/WXGA EVM
• Includes one DLPC4430 controller and one
DLPA100 controller PMIC and motor driver
• Power supply, optics, illumination source, and
extension cables are not included
• Offers several interface options for USB, I2C and
trigger inputs and outputs
Applications
•Laser TV
•Educational projectors
•Digital signage
•Gaming machines
•Smart lighting
•Stage lighting systems
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1 Evaluation Module Overview
1.1 Introduction
This user's guide explains the hardware and software features of the DLP Products DLP650NEEVM,
DLP780NEEVM, DLP470NEEVM, DLP670REEVM, DLP800REEVM, DLP480REEVM, DLP550JEEVM,
DLP550HEEVM, DLP650LEEVM, and DLPC4430EVM systems. The EVM architecture and connectors are
described along with a quick start guide on how to operate the previous mentioned EVMs using the DLPC44xx-
GUI. Specific DLP® chip details and operation can be found in related component documentation.
Note
Power supply, optics, illumination source, and extension cables are sold separately. See Section 1.5.
The DLP Products listed in paired with DLPC4430EVM offer a reference design to enable faster development
cycles for users of the DLPC4430 controllers and allow evaluation of DLPC4430 chipsets. The combination of
DMD and controller is referred to as a chipset.
These evaluation kits bring together a set of components providing a great starting point to evaluate a DLP
system for applications listed in the above section.
1.2 Kit Contents
The DMD EVMs found in Table 1-1 and DLPC4430EVM are designed to be used in pairs. The DMD EVMs
cannot operated with the Controller EVM, DLPC4430EVM.
The DMD EVMs have a board-mounted connector that mates with to the DLPC4430EVM controller board.
DLPC4430EVM includes all circuitry required to drive the DMD EVM.
The DLPC4430EVM includes one DLPC4430 controller, two DLPA100s which serve as the power management
and motor drivers, and other system circuitry such as the parallel receiver and system fan control.
The DLPC4430EVM can be programmed with any firmware which is available on the DLPC4430 product page.
This firmware allows the DLPC4430EVM to drive the desired display chip. Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, Figure 1-3,
Figure 1-3, and Figure 1-3 show the top side of each EVM.
Figure 1-1. DLPC4430EVM
Figure 1-2. DLP780NEEVM/DLP800REEVM
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Figure 1-3. DLP470NEEVM/DLP480REEVM
Figure 1-4. DLP550HEEVM/DLP550JEEVM/
DLP650LEEVM
Figure 1-5. DLP650NEEVM/DLP670REEVM
1.3 Specification
INPUT PARAMETERS CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Vdc Section 3.2 11.4 12 13.2 V
I 7 A
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1.4 Device Information
The DMD EVMs and DLPC4430EVM contain the electronics required to drive any DMD found in Table 1-1. The
DLPC4430EVM offers several interface options for USB, I2C, and trigger inputs and outputs.
Table 1-1. DMD EVMs
DMD Covered Resolution EVM #
DLP780NE 1080p DLP073
DLP800RE WUXGA DLP098
DLP550HE SVGA DLP077
DLP550JE XGA DLP100
DLP650LE WXGA DLP101
DLP650NE 1080p DLP078
DLP670RE WUXGA DLP102
DLP470NE 1080p DLP079
DLP480RE WUXGA DLP103
The system block diagram Figure 1-6 details the functionality and control when using the DLP650NEEVM and
DLPC4430EVM.
Connector
Flex
Input from Front End Board:
(Parallel Port)
*Designed by user/3rd party
60 bit
DAD CTRL and SCP CTRL
DLPA100
(Controller
Voltages)
1.21 V
1.8 V
3.3 V
5 V
Colorwheel 1 Motor Ctrl
12 V
CTRL SIGNALS
JTAG
Flash
ADDR DATA
Lamp Ballast
DATA
FE CTRL
FE CTRL
DLPA100
(FPGA
Voltages)
1.21 V
1.8 V
3.3 V
5 V
Colorwheel 2 Motor Ctrl
12 V
CTRL SIGNALS
16
23
DLP780NE
DMD
780NE - EVM
4430 - EVM
Data
DLPA300
Voffset
Vbias
Vreset
DLPC4430
Controller
1.21 V
1.8 V
3.3 V
USB CTRL
12 V, 3.3V
3D L/R
GPIO
Figure 1-6. EVM System Block Diagram
The major components of the DLPC4430EVM are:
• One DLPC4430 controller
• Two DLPA100 power management and motor driver chips
The major components of the DLP780NEEVM and DLP800REEVM are:
• DLP780NE 0.78-inch 1080p DMD or DLP800RE 0.8-inch WUXGA DMD
• Connector designed to attach the to the DLPC4430EVM
• DLPA300 used to generate the DMD's reset voltages
The major components of the DLP550HEEVM, DLP550JEEVM, and DLP650LEEVM are:
• DLP550HE 0.55-inch SVGA DMD, DLP550JE 0.55-inch DMD, or DLP650LE 0.65-inch DMD
• Connector designed to attach the to the DLPC4430EVM
• DLPA200 used to generate the DMD's reset voltages
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The major components of the DLP650NEEVM and DLP670REEVM are:
• DLP650NE 0.65-inch 1080p DMD or DLP670RE 0.67-inch WUXGA DMD
• Connector designed to attach the to the DLPC4430EVM
• TPS65145 used to generate the DMD's reset voltages
The major components of the DLP470NEVM and DLP480REEVM are:
• DLP470NE 0.47-inch 1080p DMD or DLP480RE 0.48-inch WUXGA DMD
• Connector designed to attach the to the DLPC4430EVM
• TPS65145 used to generate the DMD's reset voltages
1.5 Other Items Needed for Operation
The DMD EVMs and the DLPC4430EVM are capable of displaying images on to the DMD. The EVMs are meant
to accelerate initial system design. The EVMs are meant to accelerate initial system design. However, these
EVMs do not ship with optics, illumination source, cables, power supplies, or additional hardware components.
These are system parameters that are left for the user to design or provide:
• Power supply (See Section 3.2.1)
• Mini-USB cable: USB A or B cable
• Optics
• Illumination module and source
• Front-End Parallel Port source
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2 Software
2.1 Connecting the DMD EVM to the DLPC4430EVM
Before connecting a DLP EVM to the DLPC4420AEVM, identify the male connector on the back of the DMD
EVM.
The connectors are keyed by design and must follow an orientation to mate with the female connector (J63)
located on the DLPC4430EVM.
The EVM needs to look like Figure 2-1 after the FMC cables have been properly connected between the
DLP650NEEVM and the DLPC4430EVM. The process is the same for use with the other DMDs seen in .
Figure 2-1. EVMs Connected
2.2 Quick Start
This section details a quick start guide on how to:
• Download the associated software
• Connect a DMD EVM to the DLPC4430EVM
• Power up the DLPC4430EVM
• Program the DLPC4430EVM to display a SPLASH image on the DMD
• Troubleshoot issues
2.2.1 Downloading the Software
Before programming the DLPC4430EVM, make sure the DLPC44xx GUI and DMD firmware have both been
downloaded to the PC. The DLPC44xx GUI allows for operation of the EVM and the DMD firmware is required
according to DMD being utilized. If the DLP650NEEVM is being used, then the DLP650NE firmware is needed.
The DMD firmware and DLPC44xx GUI can be found under the Software Development tab of the product pages
on TI.com. To get started, these are the product pages for the DLP780NE, DLP800RE, DLP470NE, DLP480RE,
DLP550HE, DLP550JE, DLP650LE, DLP650NE, DLP670RE, and the DLPC4430.
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2.2.2 Powering-up the DLPC4430EVM and Preparing for the DLPC4430EVM to be Programmed
Before powering up the EVM, make sure the included DLPC4430EVM jumpers are in the correct positions. The
jumper locations are listed in Table 2-1 .
Table 2-1. Reference Designators
Jumper Description (Bold Indicates Default Position)
J9 - Red LED enable or Lamp Ballast Pins 1, 2 connected Red LED Enable
Pins 2,3 connected Lamp Mode
J10 - Daughter Card I2C Clock Pins 1, 2 connected I2C to SCL1
Pins 2,3 connected I2C to SCL0
J11 - Daughter Card I2C Data Pins 1, 2 connected I2C to SDA1
Pins 2,3 connected I2C to SDA0
J12 - Front-end DSP Power Pins 1, 2 connected to 1.8V
Pins 2,3 unused
J13 - Front-end Power Pins 1, 2 connected to 1.1V
Pins 2,3 unused
J21 - Controller Sensor selection Pins 1, 2 connected ADC_SDI
Pins 2,3 connected Comparator Sensor I/F
J29 - Controller Sensor selection (Continued) Pins 1,2 connected ADC_SDO
Pins 2,3 connected Light to Frequency Sensor I/F
J46 - DMD Current Selection Pins 1,2 connected for Low Current DMDs
Pins 2,3 connected for High Current DMDs
Jumper J8 is the Hold BL jumper. This jumper is used to put the DLPC4430EVM into boot loader mode, which
allows the DLPC4430 controllers to be programmed. Connect this jumper to prepare the DLPC4430EVM to be
programmed.
To power up the DLPC4430EVM, a 12 V, 5 A power supply is needed. Make sure the power supply is functional
and the switch SW1 on the EVM is set to off before connecting the power supply to the EVM. Connecting the
power supply when the switch is in the off position can prevent damage to the DLPC4430EVM from poor power
connections. The figure below shows SW1 in the on position.
Figure 2-2. ON/OFF Switch
Once the power supply has been connected to the DLPC4430EVM, the switch SW1 can be flipped to the “on”
position. The user can then plug in the USB cable into the board to prepare for programming the board.
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2.2.3 Programming the DLPC4430EVM and Displaying a SPLASH Image
Follow these steps to download and configure the DLPC44xx GUI:
1. Download and install the associated Firmware SW package. The Projector Control (.projector) and Firmware
binary (.img) files are located in the install directory. The same procedure applies to the other supported
DMDs within the appropriate firmware install directory.
2. Setting up Communication Preferences:
a. DLPC44xx GUI supports USB and I2C communication. To change these settings, please go to Edit-
>Preferences->Communication.
Figure 2-3. DeVaSys Communication Configuration
b. For USB, select the USB interface.
Note
USB is the preferred method to download the firmware flash image to the projector as USB is
much faster than I2C.
Figure 2-4. USB Communication Configuration
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c. An error message can appear saying the USB driver cannot be opened. This is expected, as TI has not
yet enabled communication on the board. Click OK on this error.
Figure 2-5. Error Message
3. Projector Control Configuration:
a. Run the DLPC44xx GUI tool and select the Projector Control sub-tool.
Figure 2-6. Projector Control Menu
b. Select Open Projector File then select Add. Navigate to the .projector file location installed in step 1.
Figure 2-7. Adding DLPC4430 Projector Control File
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c. Make sure the desired Projector Control File is checked, then select OK.
Note
If the user wants to use one Projector Control file at a time, then de-select the files to hide
before selecting OK.
Figure 2-8. Projector Control File for the Chosen Chipset
d. Once this file is loaded, the user can navigate through the pages to control a DLPC4430 controller.
Figure 2-9. DLPC4430 Projector Control Menu
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