DLPS284 December   2025 DLP3940S-Q1

ADVANCE INFORMATION  

  1.   1
  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
    5.     11
    6. 5.5  Thermal Information
    7. 5.6  Electrical Characteristics
    8. 5.7  Switching Characteristics
    9. 5.8  Timing Requirements
    10.     16
    11. 5.9  System Mounting Interface Loads
    12.     18
    13. 5.10 Micromirror Array Physical Characteristics
    14.     20
    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

3 Description

The DLP3940S-Q1 digital micromirror device (DMD) is a digitally controlled micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) spatial light modulator (SLM) that enables bright 1080p FHD to achieve high-performance, high-resolution augmented reality head-up display (HUD). The 16:9 aspect ratio supports very wide aspect ratio designs, and the high resolution enables retinal limited displays to be achieved in HUD applications. The DLP3940S-Q1 offers a balance of optical throughput and resolution, enabling a wide field of view and a large driver eye box for enhanced user experience. This chipset, coupled with LEDs or lasers and an optical system, enables deep, saturated colors of 125% NTSC, high brightness of more than 15,000cd/m2, high dynamic dimming ratio of more than 5000:1, and high solar load tolerance. The DLP3940S-Q1 automotive DMD micromirror array is configured for side illumination, which enables highly efficient and more compact optical engine designs. The DLP3940S-Q1 device is available in a panel package for optimized system cost. The package has low thermal resistance to the DMD array to enable efficient thermal solutions.

Package Information
PART NUMBER PACKAGE(1)

PACKAGE

SIZE
DLP3940S-Q1 FSC (154) 18.35mm × 9.60mm
(1) For more information, see the addendum at the end of the data sheet.
DLP3940S-Q1 Simplified Application Simplified Application