Overview
The DLPC3478CZEZ, produced by Texas Instruments, is a sophisticated display and light controller designed to support the DLP3010LC digital micromirror device (DMD). This controller is optimized for various video display and light control applications, including machine vision and digital exposure. It provides a seamless interface between user electronics and the DMD, enabling high-speed, precise, and efficient light pattern steering and video display.
The DLPC3478CZEZ is part of the DLP® Pico™ display technology family and is backed by extensive resources, including production-ready optical modules and design support, to accelerate the design cycle.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Package Type | NFBGA (201-pin) |
| Body Size | 13.00 mm × 13.00 mm |
| Input Image Size | Up to 720p |
| Input Frame Rates | Up to 120 Hz |
| Pixel Interface | 24-Bit, Parallel or BT656 protocols |
| Pixel Clock | Up to 155 MHz |
| Pattern Rates | Up to 2500 Hz (1-bit), up to 360 Hz (8-bit) |
| Flash Memory | Stores >1000 patterns |
| Trigger Signals | One configurable input trigger, two configurable output triggers |
| Interface | I2C control of device configuration |
Key Features
- Light Control Features: Pattern display optimized for machine vision and digital exposure, flexible internal (1D) and external (2D) pattern streaming modes, programmable exposure times, and high-speed pattern rates.
- Display Features: Supports input image sizes up to 720p, input frame rates up to 120 Hz, and 24-bit input pixel interface support with parallel or BT656 protocols.
- Image Processing: IntelliBright™ algorithms, image resizing, 1D keystone, and programmable degamma.
- System Features: I2C control of device configuration, programmable splash screens, programmable LED current control, and auto DMD parking at power down.
- Trigger and Synchronization: Flexible trigger signals for camera or sensor synchronization, including one configurable input trigger and two configurable output triggers.
Applications
- Mobile projectors
- Smart displays
- Smartphones
- Augmented reality glasses
- Smart home displays
- Pico projectors
- 3D machine vision
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the DLPC3478CZEZ?
The DLPC3478CZEZ is a display and light controller designed to support the DLP3010LC digital micromirror device (DMD) for video display and light control applications.
- What are the supported input image sizes and frame rates?
The DLPC3478CZEZ supports input image sizes up to 720p and input frame rates up to 120 Hz.
- What are the available pattern streaming modes?
The controller supports flexible internal (1D) and external (2D) pattern streaming modes.
- What is the maximum pixel clock frequency?
The maximum pixel clock frequency is up to 155 MHz.
- How many patterns can be stored in the flash memory?
The flash memory can store more than 1000 patterns.
- What trigger signals are available for synchronization?
There is one configurable input trigger and two configurable output triggers available for camera or sensor synchronization.
- What image processing features are supported?
The controller supports IntelliBright™ algorithms, image resizing, 1D keystone, and programmable degamma.
- How is the device configured?
The device configuration is controlled via I2C interface.
- What are some of the system features of the DLPC3478CZEZ?
The system features include programmable splash screens, programmable LED current control, and auto DMD parking at power down.
- In what applications is the DLPC3478CZEZ commonly used?
The DLPC3478CZEZ is commonly used in mobile projectors, smart displays, smartphones, augmented reality glasses, smart home displays, pico projectors, and 3D machine vision applications.
