DLPU040D October   2016  – August 2026

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Overview
      1. 1.2.1 The DLP Discovery 4100 Development Platform
      2. 1.2.2 DLP Discovery 4100 Development Platform Photo
  6. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Key Components
      1. 2.1.1  Xilinx Virtex 5 APPSFPGA
      2. 2.1.2  DLPC410 - Digital Controller for DLP Discovery 4100 Chipset
      3. 2.1.3  DLPA200 - DMD Micromirror Driver
      4. 2.1.4  DLPR410 - Configuration PROM for DLPC410 Controller
      5. 2.1.5  APPSFPGA Flash Configuration PROM
      6. 2.1.6  DMD Connectors
      7. 2.1.7  USB Controller
      8. 2.1.8  50MHz Oscillator
      9. 2.1.9  DDR2 SODIMM Connector
      10. 2.1.10 Connectors
        1. 2.1.10.1 JTAG Header H1
        2. 2.1.10.2 Mictor Connectors
        3. 2.1.10.3 GPIO Connectors
      11. 2.1.11 Battery
      12. 2.1.12 Power Supplies
        1. 2.1.12.1 J12 Power Connector
        2. 2.1.12.2 J18 Power Connector
        3. 2.1.12.3 REG. 0.9V
        4. 2.1.12.4 REG. 1.0V
        5. 2.1.12.5 REG. 1.8V
        6. 2.1.12.6 REG. 2.5V
        7. 2.1.12.7 REG. 3.3V
        8. 2.1.12.8 REG. 12V
    2. 2.2 Hardware Overview and Setup
      1. 2.2.1 Getting Started
      2. 2.2.2 User Connectors and I/O
        1. 2.2.2.1  J12 Input Power Connector
        2. 2.2.2.2  J18 Input Power Connector
        3. 2.2.2.3  J1 USB Connector Pinout
        4. 2.2.2.4  J3 USB GPIO
        5. 2.2.2.5  J6 GPIO_A Connector
        6. 2.2.2.6  J8 DLPC410 Mictor Connector
        7. 2.2.2.7  J9 USB/APPSFPGA Mictor Connector
        8. 2.2.2.8  J13 DMD Flex 1 Connector
        9. 2.2.2.9  J14 DMD Flex 2 Connector
        10. 2.2.2.10 J15 - DDR2 SODIMM Connector
        11. 2.2.2.11 J16, J17 EXP Connectors
        12. 2.2.2.12 H1 Xilinx FPGA JTAG Header
      3. 2.2.3 Configuration Jumpers
        1. 2.2.3.1 J2 – EXP Voltage Select
        2. 2.2.3.2 J4 – APPSFPGA Revision Select
        3. 2.2.3.3 J5 – Shared USB Signal Enable/Disable
        4. 2.2.3.4 J7 – USB EEPROM Programming Header
        5. 2.2.3.5 J10 – DLPA200 B Output Enable
      4. 2.2.4 Switches
        1. 2.2.4.1 SW1 - APPSFPGA Functional Switches
        2. 2.2.4.2 SW2 - APPSFPGA Reset
        3. 2.2.4.3 SW3 - DMD Power Float (Park)
        4. 2.2.4.4 SW4 - Input Power On/Off
      5. 2.2.5 Power and Status LEDs
        1. 2.2.5.1 D1 – USB Connection Indicator
        2. 2.2.5.2 D2 and D16 – APPSFPGA Done
        3. 2.2.5.3 D3 and D17 – DLPC410 Done
        4. 2.2.5.4 D9 – DDC_LED0
        5. 2.2.5.5 D10 – DDC_LED1
        6. 2.2.5.6 D11 – VLED0
        7. 2.2.5.7 D12 – VLED1
      6. 2.2.6 Test Points
  7. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Overview
      1. 3.1.1 Software Overview
        1. 3.1.1.1 DMD Image Control
        2. 3.1.1.2 Image Commands
    2. 3.2 DLP Discovery 4100 Operation
      1. 3.2.1 Quick Start Guide on Operation
    3. 3.3 Graphical User Interface
      1. 3.3.1 Menu Bar
        1. 3.3.1.1 File Menu
        2. 3.3.1.2 View Menu
        3. 3.3.1.3 DMD Menu
        4. 3.3.1.4 Execution Menu
        5. 3.3.1.5 Test Patterns Menu
        6. 3.3.1.6 Help Menu
      2. 3.3.2 Toolbar
        1. 3.3.2.1 File Menu Buttons
        2. 3.3.2.2 Run, Run Once, Loop Break, Step and Stop Controls
        3. 3.3.2.3 Set Start and End Buttons
        4. 3.3.2.4 Help Button
      3. 3.3.3 Script Commands Window
        1. 3.3.3.1 Load Tab
        2. 3.3.3.2 Reset Tab
        3. 3.3.3.3 Clear Tab
        4. 3.3.3.4 Float Tab
        5. 3.3.3.5 Control Tab
      4. 3.3.4 Status Window
      5. 3.3.5 Script Window
        1. 3.3.5.1 Inserting Commands
        2. 3.3.5.2 Moving Commands
        3. 3.3.5.3 Deleting Commands
    4. 3.4 Script and Status Operations
      1. 3.4.1 Saving Scripts and Statuses
        1. 3.4.1.1 Saving a Script
        2. 3.4.1.2 Saving a Status
      2. 3.4.2 Printing Scripts and Statuses
        1. 3.4.2.1 Printing a Script
        2. 3.4.2.2 Printing a Status
      3. 3.4.3 Opening Scripts and Statuses
      4. 3.4.4 Creating New Scripts and Statuses
        1. 3.4.4.1 Creating a New Script
        2. 3.4.4.2 Creating a New Status
    5. 3.5 DLPC410 Control Window
    6. 3.6 Test Patterns Window
    7. 3.7 About Box
    8. 3.8 Links
  8. 4Hardware Design Files
  9. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
    2. 5.2 Abbreviations and Acronyms
    3. 5.3 Notational Conventions
      1. 5.3.1 Information About Cautions and Warnings
  10. 6Related Documentation
  11. 7Revision History

1.2.1 The DLP Discovery 4100 Development Platform

The DLP Discovery 4100 Development Platform (D4100 Platform) typically refers to the combination of one DLPLCRC410EVM, one or two flexible PCB cables, and one DMD EVM.

The DLPLCRC410EVM kit only includes the following:

  • One DLPLCRC410EVM controller board

Not included in the DLPLCRC410EVM kit but needed for operation are:

  • One power supply: VOUT = 5V, IOUT = 6A (required)

Not included, optional and only needed if developing and downloading new APPSFPGA firmware:

  • One Xilinx DLC9G programming cable
Note: The flexible PCB cables and DMD mounting mechanics (Type-A DMDs only) are not included within the DLPLCRC410EVM kits. These components are included within the specific DMD EVM that is paired with the DLPLCRC410EVM. To see what is included in each DMD EVM kit, visit Section 2.1 - Overview.

Figure 1-1 is a simplified block diagram of the D4100 platform.

DLPLCRC410EVM, DLPLCR65NEVM, DLPLCR70EVM, DLPLCR70UVEVM, DLPLCR95EVM, DLPLCR95UVEVM D4100 Platform DiagramFigure 1-1 D4100 Platform Diagram

The DLP Discovery 4100 EVM Controller Board of the DLPLCRC410EVM contains:

  • DLPC410 DLP Digital Controller
    • Provides input high speed 16/32/64 bit 2xLVDS data and control user interface.
    • Provides output data and control interface to the DMD and DLPA200s.
  • DLPR410 Configuration PROM
    • Stores and provides configuration data for the DLPC410 controller.
  • DLPA200 DMD Micromirror Driver
    • Generates mirror clocking pulses (resets) for up to 16 DMD reset blocks.
    • Supports high reset frequencies.
    • One required for DLP650LNIR, DLP7000, or DLP7000UV DMDs, and two for DLP9500, DLP9500UV DMDs.
  • 16/32/64-bit 400MHz 2xLVDS DLPC410 to DMD data interface
    • 16 bits used for the DLP650LNIR DMD.
    • 32 bits used for the DLP7000 and DLP7000UV DMDs.
    • 64 bits used for the DLP9500 and DLP9500UV DMDs.
  • 5V input power connector
    • Onboard regulation of other power supplies included.
  • Applications FPGA (APPSFPGA)
    • Xilinx Virtex 5 (XC5VLX50) FPGA for user application pattern generation and development opportunities.
  • APPSFPGA Configuration PROM (XCF16P)
    • Stores and provides configuration data for the APPSFPGA. User programmable for future development.
  • A 64-bit DDR2 SODIMM connector
    • For end user development of image storage.
  • A Cypress CY7C68013A USB controller
    • Provides USB data and control interface (USB speeds can limit pattern rates).
    • Enabled end user development of USB interface.
  • EXP Expansion Connectors
    • Connect to external EXP interface compatible customer boards.
    • Includes additional 2xLVDS pairs to support 64 bit 2xLVDS connection through EXP connectors.
  • Flash Memory (connected to APPSFPGA)
    • Non-volatile storage for end user development.
  • Various I/O connectors
    • Mictor test connectors for logic analyzer connection.
    • JTAG headers for device programming.
    • GPIO connectors for general purpose digital I/O.