DLPNIRSCANEVM
DLP® NIRscan™ Evaluation Module
DLPNIRSCANEVM
Overview
The DLP NIRscan is a complete evaluation module (EVM) to design a high performance, affordable near-infrared spectrometer. This flexible tool contains everything a designer needs to start developing a DLP-based spectrometer right out of the box. The EVM features the DLP 0.45 WXGA NIR chipset - the first ever DLP chipset optimized for use with near-infrared (NIR) light. With DLP technology, spectrometers for use in the food, pharmaceutical, oil/gas and other emerging industries will be able to deliver lab performance levels in the factory and the field. Learn more about Spectroscopy.
Power supply sold separately.
The DLP® NIRscan™ evaluation module includes the key features highlighted below. For mobile sensing, check out the DLP NIRscan Nano evaluation module. The table compares the key specifications of both evaluation modules.
| High Performance EVM | MobileSensing EVM | |
| Key Features | DLP NIRscan | DLP NIRscan Nano |
| Evaluation Module (EVM) Usage | Benchtop/Portable | Battery |
| Featured Digital Micromirror Device | DLP4500NIR | DLP2010NIR |
| Micromirror Array Size (pixels) | 912 x 1140 | 854 x 480 |
| Micromirror Pixel Pitch (µm) | 7.6 | 5.4 |
| Micromirror Tilt Angle (degrees) | +/-12 | +/-17 |
| EVM Wavelength Range | 1350 - 2490 nm | 900 - 1700 nm |
| EVM Spectral Resolution | 12 nm | 10 nm |
| EVM Max Scan Speed (kHz) | 4 | 2.88 |
| EVM Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 30,000:1 (transmissive head) |
6,000:1 (reflective head) |
DLP NIRscan EVM AM335x Software: This software bundle includes the executable, source, and install files for the AM335x software which runs on the embedded processor in the DLP NIRscan EVM. This software implements the NIRscan spectrometer functionality. Version 2.0 is recommended as it adds the Slew Scan and Hadamard capabilities to the existing v1.0 feature set.
| Description | Status | Version | Version Date | Download |
| DLP NIRscan Software Bundle for Linux | Obsolete | 1.0.0 | 04/11/2014 | Download |
| DLP NIRscan Software Bundle for Linux | Active | 2.0.0 | 8/15/14 | Download |
| DLP NIRscan MicroSD Image for Windows | Active | 2.0.0 | 8/15/14 | Download |
| AM335x Sitara ARM SDK | Active | 6.0 | Download |
- Spectrometer optical engine featuring DLP4500NIR DMD
- Single-element extended InGaAs detector
- Driver electronics featuring DLPC350 DMD controller, AM3358 processor and ADS1255 ADC
- Transmittance sampling module with halogen lamp
- Disposable cuvettes (3)
- Embedded Linux operating system and web server based on BeagleBone Black architecture
- Power supply sold separately.
Near-infrared (NIR) chipsets
4-20mA signal conditioners
Arm-based processors
LCD & OLED display power & drivers
Multi-channel ICs (PMIC)
Series voltage references
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DLPNIRSCANEVM – DLP® NIRscan™ Evaluation Module
Technical documentation
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | User guide | DLP® NIRscan™ EVM User's Guide (Rev. C) | Nov. 01, 2018 |
| * | Application note | Optimizing the DLP® Spectrometer Signal Chain | Sep. 14, 2016 |
| * | Application note | Flexible Trade-offs in Maximizing SNR and Res. in TI DLP® Tech. Based Spec. Sys. | Aug. 01, 2016 |
| More literature | DLPNIRSCANEVM EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) | Jan. 02, 2019 | |
| Solution guide | TI DLP® Technology for Spectroscopy (Rev. B) | Apr. 08, 2016 | |
| Application note | DLP® NIRscan™ Nano Optical Design Considerations | Jan. 14, 2016 | |
| White paper | DLP Technology for Spectroscopy (Rev. A) | Aug. 15, 2015 | |
| Application note | DLP Spectrometer Design Considerations | Aug. 21, 2014 |
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