3D DMD mechanical geometry
DLP4621-Q1
Automotive 0.46-inch DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD) for exterior lighting applications
Data sheet
DLP4621-Q1
- Qualified for automotive applications
- –40°C to 105°C operating DMD array temperature range
- The DLP4621-Q1 automotive chipset includes:
- DLP4621-Q1 DMD
- DLPC231-Q1 DMD controller
- TPS99001-Q1 system management and illumination controller
- 0.46-inch diagonal micromirror array
- 7.6µm micromirror pitch
- ±12° micromirror tilt angle
- Bottom illumination enables high efficiency and smaller engine size
- 0.9-megapixel array (960 × 960, 2:1) enabling high resolution and wide aspect ratio automotive applications
- Compatible with LED or laser illumination
- 600MHz SubLVDS DMD interface for low power and emission
- 10kHz DMD refresh rate over temperature extremes
- Built-in self-test (BIST) of DMD memory cells
The DLP DLP4621-Q1 automotive digital micromirror device (DMD), combined with the DLPC231-Q1 DMD controller and TPS99001-Q1 system management and illumination controller, provides the capability to achieve high-performance, high-resolution headlight systems. The 2:1 aspect ratio supports very wide aspect ratio designs, and the 0.9MP resolution enables high-resolution symbol projection and adaptive driving beam applications. The DLP4621-Q1 optical throughput is optimized to maximize lumens with industry-leading LEDs and laser technology. The DLP4621-Q1 automotive DMD micromirror array is configured for bottom illumination, which enables highly efficient and more compact optical engine designs. The DLP4621-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.
Technical documentation
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| * | Data sheet | DLP4621-Q1 0.46 -Inch 0.9 -Megapixel Digital Micromirror Device for Automotive Exterior Lighting datasheet (Rev. B) | PDF | HTML | 16 Aug 2024 |
| User guide | DMD Diffraction Efficiency Calculator (Rev. B) | PDF | HTML | 09 Jan 2026 | |
| White paper | Improving Visibility with DLP® Headlights. | 06 Jan 2021 | ||
| White paper | Trends in high resolution headlamps | 18 Feb 2019 | ||
| White paper | Development of DLP3030-Q1, DLP553x-Q1 qualified DMDs for automotive applications | 06 Feb 2019 | ||
| Application note | DLP5531-Q1 Chipset Video Processing for Light Control Applications | 12 Oct 2018 | ||
| Application note | DLP® DMD Technology: LIDAR ambient light reduction | 24 Sep 2018 |
Design & development
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Evaluation board
DLP4621Q1EVM — DLP4621-Q1 evaluation module
The DLP4621Q1EVM evaluation module (EVM) is a complete electronic subsystem designed to drive the DLP4621-Q1 automotive chipset. The DLP4621-Q1 chipset consists of a 0.46” DMD (960 x 480), the DLPC231-Q1 DMD controller, and TPS99001-Q1 PMIC. When combined with optics and LEDs, this EVM can be used (...)
Calculation tool
DMD-DIFFRACTION-EFFICIENCY-CALCULATOR — Calculator helps model DMD diffraction patterns and diffraction efficiency
This calculator will be used to help customers understand how to model DMD diffraction patterns and efficiency with their specific DMD input parameters and is modeled to the customer’s specific design. Optical modules can also be used with the calculator.
Supported products & hardware
DMD mounting design
DLPR107 — Series 320 DMD Mounting and Electrical Interconnect Information
Supported products & hardware
Design tool
DLP-OMM-SEARCH — DLP® Products third-party search tools
To best meet your design needs and accelerate your time-to-market, DLP® Products works with a variety of third parties to help with everything from optical modules and hardware design to specialty software and other production services. Download one or both search tools listed below to quickly (...)
Design tool
DLP-OPTICAL-DESIGN — DLP-OPTICAL-DESIGN-GUIDELINES
The DLP optical design guidelines presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the guidelines specific to designing an optical system with DLP Products and will help enable customers in their design process.
Supported products & hardware
| Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
|---|---|---|
| DLP-S320 (FQX) | 120 | Ultra Librarian |
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