DLPS284 December   2025 DLP3940S-Q1

ADVANCE INFORMATION  

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  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2  Storage Conditions
    3. 5.3  ESD Ratings
    4. 5.4  Recommended Operating Conditions
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    6. 5.5  Thermal Information
    7. 5.6  Electrical Characteristics
    8. 5.7  Switching Characteristics
    9. 5.8  Timing Requirements
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    11. 5.9  System Mounting Interface Loads
    12.     18
    13. 5.10 Micromirror Array Physical Characteristics
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    15. 5.11 Micromirror Array Optical Characteristics
    16. 5.12 Window Characteristics
    17. 5.13 Chipset Component Usage Specification
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 SubLVDS Data Interface
      2. 6.3.2 Low Speed Interface for Control
      3. 6.3.3 Power Interface
      4. 6.3.4 Timing
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
    5. 6.5 Optical Interface and System Image Quality Considerations
      1. 6.5.1 Numerical Aperture and Stray Light Control
      2. 6.5.2 Pupil Match
      3. 6.5.3 Illumination Overfill
    6. 6.6 Micromirror Array Temperature Calculation
      1. 6.6.1 Monitoring Array Temperature Using the Temperature Sense Diode
    7. 6.7 Micromirror Power Density Calculation
    8. 6.8 Window Aperture Illumination Overfill Calculation
    9. 6.9 Micromirror Landed-On/Landed-Off Duty Cycle
      1. 6.9.1 Definition of Micromirror Landed-On/Landed-Off Duty Cycle
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Application Overview
      2. 7.2.2 Input Image Resolution
      3. 7.2.3 Reference Design
      4. 7.2.4 Application Mission Profile Consideration
      5. 7.2.5 Design Requirements
      6. 7.2.6 Detailed Design Procedure
    3. 7.3 Temperature Sensing
      1. 7.3.1 Temperature Sensing Diode
        1. 7.3.1.1 Temperature Sense Diode Theory
  9. 8 Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 8.1 DMD Power Supply Power-Up Procedure
    2. 8.2 DMD Power Supply Power-Down Procedure
    3. 8.3 DMD Power Supply Sequencing Requirements
  10. 9 Layout
    1. 9.1 Layout Guidelines
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 10.2 Device Support
      1. 10.2.1 Device Nomenclature
      2. 10.2.2 Device Markings
    3. 10.3 Documentation Support
    4. 10.4 Support Resources
    5. 10.5 Trademarks
    6. 10.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 10.7 Glossary
  12. 11Revision History
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

6.1 Overview

The DLP3940S-Q1 digital micromirror device (DMD) is a 0.39-inch diagonal spatial light modulator which consists of an array of highly reflective aluminum micromirrors. The DMD is an electrical input, optical output micro-optical-electrical-mechanical system (MOEMS). The fast switching speed of the DMD micromirrors, combined with advanced DLP image processing algorithms, enables each micromirror to display one distinct pixel on the screen during every frame, resulting in a full 1920 × 1080 pixel image being displayed. The electrical interface is low voltage differential signaling (LVDS). The DMD consists of a two-dimensional array of 1-bit CMOS memory cells. The array is organized in a grid of M memory cell columns by N memory cell rows. Refer to Section 6.2. The deflection of the micromirrors (positive or negative) is individually controlled by changing the address voltage of underlying CMOS addressing circuitry and micromirror reset signals (MBRST).

The DLP 0.39” 1080p FHD chipset is comprised of the DLP3940S-Q1 DMD, DLPC231S-Q1 display controller, and the TPS99002S-Q1 PMIC and the LED driver. To ensure reliable operation, the DLP3940S-Q1 DMD must always be used with the DLP display controller and the PMIC specified in the chipset.