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Component type Display Controller Display resolution (max) nHD (640x360) System brightness (max) (lm) 75 Chipset family DLP160CP, DLPA2000, DLPA2005, DLPC3421 Input frame rate (max) (Hz) 360 Rating Catalog Video ports 24-bit RGB, BT656, Parallel Operating temperature range (°C) 0 to 70
Component type Display Controller Display resolution (max) nHD (640x360) System brightness (max) (lm) 75 Chipset family DLP160CP, DLPA2000, DLPA2005, DLPC3421 Input frame rate (max) (Hz) 360 Rating Catalog Video ports 24-bit RGB, BT656, Parallel Operating temperature range (°C) 0 to 70
NFBGA (ZVB) 176 49 mm² 7 x 7
  • Display controller for DLP160CP (0.16 nHD) DMD
    • Supports input resolutions up to WVGA
    • Low-power DMD interface with interface training
  • Input frame rates up to 360 Hz
  • Pixel data processing:
    • Content adaptive illumination control (CAIC)
    • Local area brightness boost (LABB)
    • 1D Keystone correction
    • Color coordinate adjustment
    • Active power management processing
    • Programmable degamma
    • Color space conversion
    • 4:2:2 to 4:4:4 chroma interpolation
  • 24-bit, input pixel interface support:
    • Parallel or BT656, interface protocols
    • Pixel clock up to 155 MHz
    • Multiple input pixel data format options
  • MIPI DSI (display serial interface) type 3:
    • 1-4 lanes, up to 470-Mbps lane speed
  • External flash support
  • Auto DMD parking at power down
  • Embedded frame memory (eDRAM)
  • System features:
    • I2C device control
    • Programmable splash screens
    • Programmable LED current control
    • Display image rotation
  • Pair with DLPA2000 and DLPA2005 PMIC (power management integrated circuit) and LED driver
  • Display controller for DLP160CP (0.16 nHD) DMD
    • Supports input resolutions up to WVGA
    • Low-power DMD interface with interface training
  • Input frame rates up to 360 Hz
  • Pixel data processing:
    • Content adaptive illumination control (CAIC)
    • Local area brightness boost (LABB)
    • 1D Keystone correction
    • Color coordinate adjustment
    • Active power management processing
    • Programmable degamma
    • Color space conversion
    • 4:2:2 to 4:4:4 chroma interpolation
  • 24-bit, input pixel interface support:
    • Parallel or BT656, interface protocols
    • Pixel clock up to 155 MHz
    • Multiple input pixel data format options
  • MIPI DSI (display serial interface) type 3:
    • 1-4 lanes, up to 470-Mbps lane speed
  • External flash support
  • Auto DMD parking at power down
  • Embedded frame memory (eDRAM)
  • System features:
    • I2C device control
    • Programmable splash screens
    • Programmable LED current control
    • Display image rotation
  • Pair with DLPA2000 and DLPA2005 PMIC (power management integrated circuit) and LED driver

The DLPC3421 digital controller, part of the DLP160CP (0.16 nHD) chipset, enables operation of the DLP160CP digital micromirror device (DMD). The DLPC3421 controller provides a convenient, multi-functional interface between user electronics and the DMD, enabling small form factor and low power display applications.

Visit the getting started with TI DLP Pico™ display technology page, and view the programmer’s guide to learn how to get started.

The chipset includes established resources to help the user accelerate the design cycle, which includeproduction ready optical modules, optical module manufacturers, and design houses.

The DLPC3421 digital controller, part of the DLP160CP (0.16 nHD) chipset, enables operation of the DLP160CP digital micromirror device (DMD). The DLPC3421 controller provides a convenient, multi-functional interface between user electronics and the DMD, enabling small form factor and low power display applications.

Visit the getting started with TI DLP Pico™ display technology page, and view the programmer’s guide to learn how to get started.

The chipset includes established resources to help the user accelerate the design cycle, which includeproduction ready optical modules, optical module manufacturers, and design houses.

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* Data sheet DLPC3421 Display Controller datasheet (Rev. A) 11 Nov 2021
Application note 開始使用 TI DLP® 顯示技術 (Rev. G) PDF | HTML 01 Jun 2023
Application note TI DLP® 디스플레이 기술 시작하기 (Rev. G) PDF | HTML 17 May 2023
Application note Getting Started with TI DLP® Display Technology (Rev. G) PDF | HTML 08 May 2023
User guide DLPC3421 Software Programmer's Guide (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 18 Apr 2023
Application note DLP System Design: Brightness Requirements and Tradeoffs (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 05 May 2022
Application note TI DLP® Pico™ System Design: Optical Module Specifications (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 20 Sep 2021
User guide DLPC3421 Software Programmer's Guide PDF | HTML 18 Aug 2021
Application note DLPC34xx Controller Image Calibration 08 Jan 2020
White paper DLP® Pico™ technology for smart speaker displays 11 Feb 2019
White paper TI DLP® Pico™ Technology for smart home applications (Rev. B) 08 Feb 2019

Design & development

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Evaluation board

DLPDLCR160CPEVM — DLP160CP evaluation module for DLP® LightCrafter™ Display with 0.16 nHD

The DLP® LightCrafter™ Display 0.16-nHD evaluation module (EVM) is designed to enable microcontroller (MCU)-generated graphics display without the need of a video processor. This opens new possibilities for affordable DLP free-form on-demand display implementations in industrial and (...)

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Optical module

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 (...)

Firmware

DLP-PICO-BOOT-DIAGNOSTIC-TOOL DLP Pico Boot Diagnostic Tool

Custom firmware image for debugging and testing DLP Pico chipset boot up sequence.
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Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
≤ 0.47-in array pico products
DLPC3430 DLP® display controller for DLP2010 (0.2 WVGA) DMD DLPC3432 DLP® display controller for DLP230GP (0.23 qHD) DMD DLPC3433 DLP® display controller for DLP3010 (0.3 720p) DMD DLPC3434 DLP® display controller for DLP230KP (0.23 HD) DMD DLPC3435 DLP® display controller for DLP2010 (0.2 WVGA) DMD DLPC3436 DLP® display controller for DLP230NP (0.23 1080p) DMD DLPC3437 DLP® display controller for DLP3310 (0.33 1080p) DMD DLPC3438 DLP® display controller for DLP3010 (0.3 720p) DMD DLPC3439 DLP® display controller for DLP4710 (0.47 1080p) DMD DLPC3420 DLP® display controller for DLP160AP (0.16 QnHD) DMD DLPC3421 DLP® display controller for DLP160CP (0.16 nHD) DMD
Visible products (420 to 700 nm)
DLPC3470 DLP® display and light controller for DLP2010LC (0.2 WVGA) DMD DLPC3478 DLP® display and light controller for DLP3010LC (0.3 720p) DMD DLPC3479 DLP® display and light controller for DLP4710LC (0.47 1080p) DMD
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Firmware

DLP-PICO-FW-SEL — DLP® Pico™ Firmware Selector

Firmware selector for various DLPC34xx controllers and configurations.
Support software

DLP-PICO-HARDWARE-DIAGNOSTIC-TOOL DLP Pico Hardware Diagnostic Tool

Windows executable program for quickly debugging hardware related issues with DLP Pico chipset.
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Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
≤ 0.47-in array pico products
DLPC3430 DLP® display controller for DLP2010 (0.2 WVGA) DMD DLPC3432 DLP® display controller for DLP230GP (0.23 qHD) DMD DLPC3433 DLP® display controller for DLP3010 (0.3 720p) DMD DLPC3420 DLP® display controller for DLP160AP (0.16 QnHD) DMD DLPC3421 DLP® display controller for DLP160CP (0.16 nHD) DMD DLPC3439 DLP® display controller for DLP4710 (0.47 1080p) DMD DLPC3434 DLP® display controller for DLP230KP (0.23 HD) DMD DLPC3436 DLP® display controller for DLP230NP (0.23 1080p) DMD DLPC3437 DLP® display controller for DLP3310 (0.33 1080p) DMD
Visible products (420 to 700 nm)
DLPC3470 DLP® display and light controller for DLP2010LC (0.2 WVGA) DMD DLPC3478 DLP® display and light controller for DLP3010LC (0.3 720p) DMD DLPC3479 DLP® display and light controller for DLP4710LC (0.47 1080p) DMD
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Optical design

DLPR095 DLP160CP (0.16 nHD) Optical Reference Design

Optical design files include reference designs and guidelines for the DLP160 and DLPC342X family products
Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
≤ 0.47-in array pico products
DLP160AP 0.16-inch QnHD DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD) DLP160CP 0.16-inch nHD DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD) DLPC3420 DLP® display controller for DLP160AP (0.16 QnHD) DMD DLPC3421 DLP® display controller for DLP160CP (0.16 nHD) DMD
Optical design

DLPR096 DLP160CP AR Glasses Eyepiece Optical Reference Design

Optical reference design on AR Glasses Eyepiece for the DLP160 and DLPC342X family products
Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
≤ 0.47-in array pico products
DLP160AP 0.16-inch QnHD DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD) DLP160CP 0.16-inch nHD DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD) DLPC3420 DLP® display controller for DLP160AP (0.16 QnHD) DMD DLPC3421 DLP® display controller for DLP160CP (0.16 nHD) DMD
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