The DLPC964 controller works with the DLP991U digital micromirror device (DMD). The controller provides a high-speed data and control interface for the DMD to enable binary pattern rates up to 12.4kHz. These fast pattern rates set DLP technology apart from other spatial light modulators and offer a strategic advantage for equipment needing fast, accurate, and programmable light steering capability. The DLPC964 provides the required clocking pulses and timing information to the DMD. The unique capability and value offered by the controller make it well-suited to support a wide variety of direct imaging, industrial, and advanced display applications.
In DLP-based electronics solutions, image data is 100% digital from the DLPC964 input port to the projected image. The image stays in digital form and is never converted into an analog signal. The DLPC964 processes the digital input image and converts the data into a format needed by the DMD for proper display. The DMD then steers the light to the location determined by the pixel data loaded into the DMD.
For complete electrical and mechanical specifications of the DLPC964, see the AMD VirtexTM 7 product specification.
Get started with TI DLP® light-control technology page to learn how to get started with the DLPC964.
The DLP advanced light control resources on ti.com accelerate time to market, which include evaluation modules, optical modules manufacturers, and DLP design network partners.
| Top documentation | Type | Title | Format options | Date |
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| * | Data sheet | DLPC964 Digital Micromirror Device Controller datasheet (Rev. A) | PDF | HTML | 05 Sep 2024 |
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The DLPLCR99EVM is a DMD board EVM containing the 0.99-inch 4K, Type-A DMD containing 4096 x 2176 micromirrors with a 5.4-µm pitch. The DLP991U DMD offers ~8.9-M pixels at a high resolution with large exposure area. When paired with the DLPLCRC964EVM, users achieve fast pattern rates at (...)
The DLPC964 DLP® LightCrafter™ evaluation module (EVM) offers a reference design to enable faster development cycles for users of the DLPC964 controller architecture in support of the DLP991U DMD. This platform receives high-speed bit-plane data from an external FPGA board board and (...)
The DLP991U Development Kit is a state-of-the-art programmable and complete DLP evaluation kit tailored for OEMs, engineers and researchers pushing the boundaries of optical precision. Designed around the 0.99” 4K DLP chip, it offers unmatched resolution, frame rate, and pattern control for (...)
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| FCBGA (ZUM) | 1156 | Ultra Librarian |
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Product name: DLP® Lightcrafter DLPC964 GUI
Version: 1.0.0
Date: 14-Feb-2024
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DESCRIPTION
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DLP® Lightcrafter DLPC964 GUI
The DLP® Lightcrafter DLPC964, is an evaluation platform to experiment and develop with the DLP991U and DLPC964 chips.
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FEATURES
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1. Reset individual blocks or global reset
2. Clear individual blocks or global clear
3. Set individual blocks or global set
4. Display internal test patterns
Included in the DLPR964-FW.zip file are:
1 - the readme.txt file
2 - the DLPC964 Controller dlpc964_v1.1.92.mcs file for programming the Controller flash memory using Vivado.
When using Vivado to program the DLPC964 Controller, use the above files when requested.
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Product name: DMD Diffraction Efficiency Calculator
Version: 2.0.0.0
Date: September 2025
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DESCRIPTION
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The DMD Diffraction Efficiency Calculator is used to help customers understand how to model DMD diffraction patterns and diffraction efficiency with their specific DMD input parameters and will be modeled to the customers specific design.
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REVISION HISTORY
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* Version 1.00.00.00 - Initial release
* Version 1.00.00.0B - Added Gaussian pupil apodization for adjustable beam profile weighting
* Version 1.00.00.0C - Added Disclaimer note in DLPU040 User's Guide (Abstract Section - Page 1)
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RESTRICTIONS
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* Tested on Windows 10.
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CONTACT US
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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.
The design resource accessed as www.ti.com/lit/zip/dlpr115 or www.ti.com/lit/xx/dlpr115/dlpr115.zip has been migrated to a new user experience at www.ti.com/tool/download/DLPR115. Please update any bookmarks accordingly.
Included in the DLPC964-APPS_FPGA-FW.zip file are:
1 - The readme.txt file
2- The Apps FPGA VC707 VHDL code for the DLPC964 Controller
3 - The application FPGA appstop.mcs file for programming the VC707 flash memory using Vivado.
4 - The application FPGA appstop.prm file for programming the VC707 flash memory using Vivado.