SLVSKK1 December   2025 DLP3944-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 Reference Design
      3. 7.2.3 Application Mission Profile Consideration
      4. 7.2.4 Design Requirements
      5. 7.2.5 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 Support Resources
    4. 10.4 Trademarks
    5. 10.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 10.6 Glossary
  12. 11Revision History
  13. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

7.1 Application Information

DMDs are spatial light modulators that reflect incoming light from an illumination source to one of two directions, with the primary direction being into a projection or collection optic. Each application is derived primarily from the optical architecture of the system and the format of the data coming into the DLPC431 controller. The high tilt pixel in the side-illuminated DMD increases brightness performance and enables a smaller system footprint for thickness-constrained applications. Typical applications using the DLP3944-Q1 include automotive applications such as rear seat entertainment and windshield display systems.

DMD power-up and power-down sequencing is strictly controlled by the DLPA3085 / DLPA3082. Refer to Section 8 for power-up and power-down specifications. To ensure reliable operation, the DLP3944-Q1 DMD must always be used with the DLPC431 controller and a DLPA3085 / DLPA3082 PMIC.