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DLP LightCrafter DLP Discovery 4100 Kit
DLP LightCraft DLP Discovery 4100 Kit
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Target User
Beginner Supported Supported
Intermediate Supported Supported
Expert Supported Supported
Resolution
HVGA
(480 x 320)
   
WVGA
(608x684)
Supported  
XGA
(1024 x 768)
  Supported
1080p
(1920 x 1080)
  Supported
Available Software
Firmware Supported Supported
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Supported  
Included Light Sources
RGB LEDs Supported  
Wavelength Capabilities
Ultra-violet (UV)   Supported
Visible Supported Supported
Near-Infrared (NIR)* Supported Supported
Additional Features
Optics Fully integrated Not included
Dimensions 65mm x 116.5mm
x 23mm
190mm x 99mm [Board]
Associated
DLP Chipset(s)
0.3 WVGA Contact DLP Design Houses
Top Technical Document Download PDF User's Guide Download PDF DMD101
Suggested Price US $599 US $7999
and up
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DLP LightCrafter

DLPLIGHTCRAFTER

DLP LightCrafter is a compact module for integrating projected light into industrial applications. This DLP-based platform will enable faster development cycles for end equipments requiring small form factor and intelligent pattern display. It features:

Brightness:   20 lumens
Inputs/Outputs:   USB, Mini HDMI, camera, UART
On-Board Processing:   DM365, FPGA, MSP430
Peripheral Trigger:   Programmable Input, Output
Non-Volatile Storage:   MicroSD, NAND Flash
Available Pattern Rates:   Up to 4000Hz, Highly configurable

DLP LightCrafter features the DLP 0.3-inch WVGA chipset available from TI. This small form factor, high speed MEMS devices is well suited for a variety of embedded functions such as: structured light pattern projection, intelligent lighting, wavelength selection and portable display.

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DLP® Discovery™ 4100

DLPD4X00KIT

The DLP® Discovery™ 4100 from Texas Instruments is a DLP-based development kit that is capable of extremely fast switching speeds and offers high resolution performance in Spatial Light Modulation. The D4100 kit offers developers a flexible platform to design industrial, medical and commercial products using the proven reliability of DLP technology. DLP chipsets in the Discovery series offer up to 1080p resolution and can modulate light spatially in the ultra violet (UV), near infrared (NIR) and visible light spectrums.

DLP Discovery 4100 Kits and chipsets are available for purchase from the authorized DLP Design Houses. The DLP Design Houses offer system-level design services as well as solutions to accelerate product innovation.


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D4100 Chipsets

At the heart of the DLP Discovery 4100 Kit is the DLP chipset, which includes:

  • DMD Options
    • 0.95" 1080p 2xLVDS (Visible & UV)
    • 0.7" XGA 2xLVDS (Visible, NIR & UV)
  • DDC4100 Digital Controller
    • Provides high speed 2xLVDS data and control interface
    • Drives mirror reset and timing information to the DAD2000
    • Supports random row addressing
  • DAD2000 DMD Power and Reset Driver
    • Generates reset control of 16 banks of DMD mirrors

Purchase DLP Discovery 4100 Chipsets today from:
An authorized DLP Design House

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DMD Features

+/-12º operation
Fill facttor > 91%
400 MHz LVDS interface

Array Patterns/Second Data Rate (Gb/s) Mirror Pitch (µm) Window Options
.95" 1080 1920x1080 23,148 48 10.8 VIS, UV
.7" XGA 1024x768 32,552 25.6 13.6 VIS, UV, NIR

DLP technology offers proven reliability and the flexibility of being a spatial-light modulation that can operate with ultra violet (UV), near infrared (NIR) and visible light spectrums. The D4100 continues to offer this feature with UV transmission windows on the 0.7" XGA and 0.95" 1080p DMDs.

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D4100 Accessories

LED-OM for 0.7" XGA DMD

The LED OM optical module is a compact illumination and projection component made available for DLP® Discovery™ customers to visualize the output of the DMD micro mirror array instantly. It mounts directly on the DMD spring mount interface and provides visible pattern projection without the need of an optical bench and an additional light source.

For more information visit www.vialux.de or www.DLinnovations.com

LUXBEAM® Light Engines

As an accessory to the Texas Instruments DLP technology, VISITECH is offering a series of fully functional DLP Light Engine prototypes for industrial and emerging applications. These Plug-and-Play Luxbeam® Light Engines consist of electronics, optics and light source, and come with a variety of standard interfaces and control connectors. Customization of the Luxbeam® Light Engines is available upon request.

For more information visit http://www.visitech.no/Products/Luxbeam_Light_Engines

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