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DLPC3478

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DLP® display and light controller for DLP3010LC (0.3 720p) DMD

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DLPC3478

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Chipset family DLP3010LC, DLPC3478, DLPA2005, DLPA3000 Component type Display and Light Controller Pattern rate, binary (Max) (Hz) 2487 Display resolution (Max) 1280 x 720 (720p) Rating Catalog Pattern rate, 8-bit (Max) (Hz) 272 Micromirror driver support Integrated Input frame rate (Hz) 120
Chipset family DLP3010LC, DLPC3478, DLPA2005, DLPA3000 Component type Display and Light Controller Pattern rate, binary (Max) (Hz) 2487 Display resolution (Max) 1280 x 720 (720p) Rating Catalog Pattern rate, 8-bit (Max) (Hz) 272 Micromirror driver support Integrated Input frame rate (Hz) 120
NFBGA (ZEZ) 201 169 mm² 13 x 13
  • Display and Light Controller for DLP3010LC (0.3 720p) DMD
  • Light Control Features:
    • Pattern display optimized for machine vision and digital exposure
    • Flexible internal (1D) and external (2D) pattern streaming modes
      • Programmable exposure times
      • High speed pattern rates up to 2500 Hz (1-bit) and 360 Hz (8-bit)
    • Programmable 2D Static Patterns
    • Internal Pattern streaming mode enables simplified system design
      • Eliminates the need for Video interface
      • Store >1000 patterns in the flash memory
    • Flexible trigger signals for camera or sensor synchronization
      • One configurable input trigger
      • Two configurable output triggers
  • Display Features
    • Supports Input Image Sizes up to 720p
    • Input Frame Rates up to 120 Hz
    • 24-Bit, Input Pixel Interface Support:
      • Parallel or BT656, Interface Protocols
      • Pixel Clock up to 155 MHz
    • Image Processing - IntelliBright™ Algorithms, Image Resizing, 1D Keystone, Programmable Degamma
  • System Features:
    • I2C Control of Device Configuration
    • Programmable Splash Screens
    • Programmable LED Current Control
    • Auto DMD Parking at Power Down
  • Display and Light Controller for DLP3010LC (0.3 720p) DMD
  • Light Control Features:
    • Pattern display optimized for machine vision and digital exposure
    • Flexible internal (1D) and external (2D) pattern streaming modes
      • Programmable exposure times
      • High speed pattern rates up to 2500 Hz (1-bit) and 360 Hz (8-bit)
    • Programmable 2D Static Patterns
    • Internal Pattern streaming mode enables simplified system design
      • Eliminates the need for Video interface
      • Store >1000 patterns in the flash memory
    • Flexible trigger signals for camera or sensor synchronization
      • One configurable input trigger
      • Two configurable output triggers
  • Display Features
    • Supports Input Image Sizes up to 720p
    • Input Frame Rates up to 120 Hz
    • 24-Bit, Input Pixel Interface Support:
      • Parallel or BT656, Interface Protocols
      • Pixel Clock up to 155 MHz
    • Image Processing - IntelliBright™ Algorithms, Image Resizing, 1D Keystone, Programmable Degamma
  • System Features:
    • I2C Control of Device Configuration
    • Programmable Splash Screens
    • Programmable LED Current Control
    • Auto DMD Parking at Power Down

The DLPC3478 display and light controller supports reliable operation of the DLP3010LC digital micromirror device (DMD) for video display and light control applications. The DLPC3478 controller provides a convenient interface between user electronics and the DMD to display video and steer light patterns with high speed, precision, and efficiency.

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

The chipsets include established resources to help the user accelerate the design cycle, which include production ready optical modules, optical module manufacturers, and design houses.

The DLPC3478 display and light controller supports reliable operation of the DLP3010LC digital micromirror device (DMD) for video display and light control applications. The DLPC3478 controller provides a convenient interface between user electronics and the DMD to display video and steer light patterns with high speed, precision, and efficiency.

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

The chipsets include established resources to help the user accelerate the design cycle, which include production ready optical modules, optical module manufacturers, and design houses.
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* Data sheet DLPC3478 Display and Light Controller datasheet (Rev. C) 23 Feb 2020
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