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DLP4500-C350REF

High Resolution, Portable Light Steering Reference Design using DLP Technology

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DLP4500-C350REF

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Overview

This reference design, featuring the DLP® 0.45” WXGA chipset and implemented in the DLP® LightCrafter™ 4500 evaluation module (EVM), enables flexible control of high resolution, accurate patterns for industrial, medical, and scientific applications. With a free USB-based GUI and API, developers can easily integrate TI’s innovative digital micromirror device (DMD) technology with cameras, sensors, motors, and other peripherals to create highly differentiated 3D machine vision systems, 3D printers, and augmented reality displays.

 



 

 

Features
  • Accurate control of 1M+ digital micromirrors at pattern rates up to 4225 Hz
  • Multiple communication interfaces including USB, mini-HDMI, I2C, and FPD Link
  • Two configurable I/O triggers with programmable polarity and rising & falling edge delay control for integrated a wide range of peripherals
  • Onboard 32MB flash memory allows storage of up to 64 24-bit patterns
  • LED driver with 0-5A output synchronizes up to 3 LEDs with displayed patterns
  • Integrated yet flexible module design enables faster development cycles where high brightness and resolution are critical
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Design files

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download Test report — DLP4500-C350REF
TIDU152.PDF (548 KB)

Test results for the reference design, including efficiency graphs, test prerequisites and more

download Assembly drawing — DLP4500-C350REF
TIDRFZ9A.ZIP (2039 KB)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

download Bill of materials (BOM) — DLP4500-C350REF
TIDR158A.PDF (257 KB)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

download CAD/CAE symbol — DLP4500-C350REF
TIDRG00B.ZIP (5633 KB)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

download Gerber file — DLP4500-C350REF
TIDC086A.ZIP (4061 KB)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

download Schematic — DLP4500-C350REF
TIDR157A.PDF (433 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

HDMI, DisplayPort & MIPI ICs

TFP401 — 165-MHz TMDS DVI receiver/deserializer & Panelbus™ integrated circuit

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DC/DC converters

TPS54620 — 4.5-V to 17-V, 6-A synchronous SWIFT™ buck converter

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Noninverting buffers & drivers

SN74LVC1G17 — Single 1.65-V to 5.5-V buffer with Schmitt-Trigger inputs

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ESD protection diodes

TPD2E001 — Dual 1.5-pF, 5.5-V, ±8-kV ESD protection diode with 1-nA max leakage & VCC pin for USB 2.0

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Voltage translators

TXS0102 — 2-Bit Bidirectional Voltage-Level Shifter for Open-Drain and Push-Pull Application

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Voltage translators

SN74AVC1T45 — Single-Bit Dual-Supply Bus Transceiver with Configurable Voltage-Level Shifting and 3-State Outputs

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AND gates

SN74AHC1G09 — 1-ch, 2-input 2-V to 5.5-V high-speed (9 ns) AND gate with open-drain outputs

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Noninverting buffers & drivers

SN74LVC1G125 — Single 1.65-V to 5.5-V buffer with 3-state outputs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
LCD & OLED display power & drivers

TPS65145 — 4-CH LCD Bias w/ Fully Int. Pos. Charge Pump, 3.3V LDO Contr., 0.96A Min. Boost Ilim & Fault Detect

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
RS-232 transceivers

MAX3232 — 3- to 5.5-V dual channel 250kbps RS-232 line driver/receiver with +/-15-kV ESD protection

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Reset & watchdog ICs

TPS3838 — Active-low, open-drain, nano-power supervisors with manual reset

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Visible (420 to 700nm) DMDs

DLP4500 — 0.45-inch WXGA DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD)

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Voltage translators

TXS0102V — Two-bit bidirectional level shifter for open-drain and push-pull applications

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Digital multiplexers & encoders

SN74LVC2G157 — Single 2-Line to 1-Line Data Selector/Multiplexer

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Inverting buffers & drivers

SN74LVC1G04 — Single 1.65-V to 5.5-V inverter

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Noninverting buffers & drivers

SN74LVC1G07 — Single 1.65-V to 5.5-V buffer with open-drain outputs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Voltage translators

SN74AVC32T245 — 32-Bit Dual-Supply Bus Transceiver with Configurable Voltage Translation and 3-State Outputs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Voltage translators

SN74AVC8T245 — 8-Bit Dual-Supply Bus Transceiver with Configurable Voltage-Level Shifting and 3-State Outputs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Voltage translators

SN74AVC2T45 — Dual-bit dual-supply bus transceiver with configurable voltage translation and 3-state outputs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
ESD protection diodes

TPD8S009 — 8 channel 0.8-pF, 5.5-V, ±8-kV ESD protection diode for HDMI & Displayport

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
DLP controllers & drivers

DLPC350 — DLP® controller for DLP4500 and DLP4500NIR digital micromirror devices (DMDs)

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Protocol & bus switches & muxes

TS3USB221 — High-Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) 1:2 Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Switch With Single Enable

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
DC/DC converters

TPS65251 — 4.5-V TO 18-V input, 3A/2A/2A output, synchronous triple buck converter

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
AND gates

SN74HC21 — 2-ch, 4-input, 2-V to 6-V 5.2 mA drive strength AND gate

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Supply-voltage supervisors

TL7712A — Single-supply supervisor for 12-V systems with programmable delay time

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
DC/DC converters

TLV62130 — 3-17V 3A Step-Down Converter in 3x3 QFN Package

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS730 — 200-mA, low-dropout voltage regulator with enable

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS797 — 50-mA, ultra-low-IQ, low-dropout voltage regulator with power good

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Voltage translators

TXS0102V-Q1 — Automotive 2-bit bidirectional level shifter for open-drain and push-pull applications

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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Hardware development

Evaluation board

DLPLCR4500EVM — DLP® LightCrafter™ 4500

This reference design, featuring the DLP® 0.45” WXGA chipset and implemented in the DLP® LightCrafter™ 4500 evaluation module (EVM), enables flexible control of high resolution, accurate patterns for industrial, medical, and scientific applications. With a free USB-based GUI and (...)

EVM user’s guide: PDF | HTML
Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Hardware development
Reference design
DLP4500-C350REF — High Resolution, Portable Light Steering Reference Design using DLP Technology TIDA-00254 — Accurate Point Cloud Generation for 3D Machine Vision Applications using DLP® Technology TIDA-00293 — Best-in-class Combination Stereolithography 3D Printer Development Using DLP® Technology TIDEP0076 — 3D Machine Vision Reference Design Based on AM572x Processor with DLP® Structured Light
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DLP4500-C350REF — High Resolution, Portable Light Steering Reference Design using DLP Technology TIDA-00254 — Accurate Point Cloud Generation for 3D Machine Vision Applications using DLP® Technology TIDA-00293 — Best-in-class Combination Stereolithography 3D Printer Development Using DLP® Technology TIDEP0076 — 3D Machine Vision Reference Design Based on AM572x Processor with DLP® Structured Light
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Software development

Firmware

DLPR350-FW — DLPR350 Configuration Firmware for the DLPC350 Controller

The DLP 0.45 WXGA chipset consists of the DLP4500 DMD and DLPC350 controller. To enable broad functionality of the chipset and ensure reliable operation of the DLP4500 micromirrors, TI is offering DLPR350 configuration and support firmware. Combined with the DLPC350 controller, the DLPR350 (...)
Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
DLP controllers & drivers
DLPC350 — DLP® controller for DLP4500 and DLP4500NIR digital micromirror devices (DMDs)
NIR (>700nm) DMDs
DLP4500NIR — 0.45-inch WXGA NIR DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD)
Visible (420 to 700nm) DMDs
DLP4500 — 0.45-inch WXGA DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD)
Hardware development
Reference design
DLP4500-C350REF — High Resolution, Portable Light Steering Reference Design using DLP Technology
Evaluation board
DLPLCR4500EVM — DLP® LightCrafter™ 4500 DLPNIRSCANEVM — DLP® NIRscan™ Evaluation Module
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DLPR350-FW — DLPR350 Configuration Firmware for the DLPC350 Controller

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Products
DLP controllers & drivers
DLPC350 — DLP® controller for DLP4500 and DLP4500NIR digital micromirror devices (DMDs)
NIR (>700nm) DMDs
DLP4500NIR — 0.45-inch WXGA NIR DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD)
Visible (420 to 700nm) DMDs
DLP4500 — 0.45-inch WXGA DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD)
Hardware development
Reference design
DLP4500-C350REF — High Resolution, Portable Light Steering Reference Design using DLP Technology
Evaluation board
DLPLCR4500EVM — DLP® LightCrafter™ 4500 DLPNIRSCANEVM — DLP® NIRscan™ Evaluation Module

Release Information

The DLPR350 -FW includes the Configuration Firmware for the DLPC350 Controller

What's new

  • Please view README.txt once the executable has successfully downloaded

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Related design resources

Reference designs

REFERENCE DESIGN
TIDA-00254 — Accurate Point Cloud Generation for 3D Machine Vision Applications using DLP® Technology TIDA-00293 — Best-in-class Combination Stereolithography 3D Printer Development Using DLP® Technology

Software development

FIRMWARE
DLPR350 — DLPC350 Configuration and Support Firmware

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