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DLP5530PROJQ1EVM Evaluation Module User's Guide
The DLP5530PROJQ1EVM Evaluation Module (EVM) is a complete electronic and optical subsystem
designed to control and interface with the DLP5530-Q1 chipset. The DLP5530-Q1 chipset consists of the
DLP5530-Q1, the DLPC230-Q1, and the TPS99000-Q1. This chipset is combined with illumination and
projection optics, RGB LEDs, and a photodiode and can be used to develop an automotive grade
projector for applications such as transparent window display. This projector offers high brightness of over
180 lumens and high contrast of up to 2000:1 in a compact package of about 1 liter. It is made of robust
metal housing and uses all glass optical elements, but these could potentially be traded for more cost
effective plastic options in a production design.
The DLP5530PROJQ1EVM is not a production design. It is intended for evaluation only.
Figure 1. The DLP5530PROJQ1EVM
The DLP5530Q1EVM electronics EVM pairs with 3 different optical module configurations, all available as
standalone EVMs. The different options are listed below in Table 1.
Table 1. Optical Module EVM Descriptions
EVM Part Number
Typical Application
Key Features
DLP5530PGUQ1EVM
Head up display
Short throw distance for creating HUD images
on a diffuser screen
DLP5530PROJQ1EVM
Full color transparent window display
Variable throw distance for creating large images
of scalable sizes
Holographic cluster display
Direct green LED for narrow band illumination
of holographic optical elements
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Contents
User Guide Overview........................................................................................................ 3
1.1
What is in the DLP5530PROJQ1EVM EVM .................................................................... 3
1.2
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 10
Quick Start .................................................................................................................. 12
2.1
Kit Assembly Instructions......................................................................................... 12
2.2
Software Installation .............................................................................................. 13
2.3
Powering-Up EVM................................................................................................. 13
2.4
Connecting EVM to the DLPC230-Q1 Control Program ..................................................... 13
2.5
Steps to Reprogram the Onboard Flash Memory ............................................................. 14
Optical Engine Specifications ............................................................................................. 14
REACH Compliance ....................................................................................................... 16
List of Figures
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DLP5530PROJQ1EVM Controller PCB .................................................................................. 3
DLP5530PROJQ1EVM Illumination Driver PCB ........................................................................ 6
EVM Cables .................................................................................................................. 8
EVM Cable Connections .................................................................................................. 12
Connecting to the DLPC230-Q1 Using the DLPC230-Q1 Automotive Control Program ......................... 13
DLPC230-Q1 Automotive Control Program Communication Settings .............................................. 14
DLP5530PROJQ1EVM Optical Module ................................................................................. 15
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Optical Module EVM Descriptions ......................................................................................... 1
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Controller PCB Ports ........................................................................................................ 4
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Controller LED Indicators ................................................................................................... 4
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Controller PCB Switches.................................................................................................... 4
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Illumination Driver PCB Ports .............................................................................................. 7
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Illumination Driver Header Pins ............................................................................................ 7
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EVM Cables .................................................................................................................. 8
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Electrical Specifications ................................................................................................... 10
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EVM Components Which are Not Rated for –40°C to 105°C ........................................................ 10
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Typical Timing for Supported Source Resolutions ..................................................................... 11
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Optical Module Specifications ............................................................................................ 15
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Included LEDs .............................................................................................................. 16
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Optical Engine SVHC Components ...................................................................................... 16
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User Guide Overview
This user's guide presents an overview and general description of the DLP5530PROJQ1EVM and
provides first steps for getting started using the EVM.
1.1
What is in the DLP5530PROJQ1EVM EVM
The DLP5530PROJQ1EVM consists of a controller PCB, an illumination driver PCB, cables, and a USB to
SPI adapter. It also includes an optical module designed to combine with the electronic subsystem for
evaluation of a fully functioning projector in an automotive setting.
1.1.1
Controller PCB
The controller PCB shown in Figure 2 includes the DLP5530-Q1 DMD, the DLPC230-Q1 DMD Controller,
and the TPS99000-Q1. It supports video inputs from either a micro HDMI or OpenLDI interface and
provides the formatting and control to display the video on the DLP5530-Q1 DMD. The EVM can be
controlled with either a SPI or an I2C interface. The SPI or I2C interface can also be used to reprogram the
serial Flash that is used to store DLPC230-Q1 software and configuration. An optional second SPI port is
provided for monitoring the TPS99000-Q1. The EVM has an external photodiode input that is used to
control white point and brightness over a wide dimming range. An optional second photodiode input is also
provided. The EVM includes a flex interface to control and monitor the illumination driver PCB. It also
provides an optional interface for thermistors on the red, green and blue illuminator PCBs that can be
used to monitor the temperatures of the illuminators.
Figure 2. DLP5530PROJQ1EVM Controller PCB
The controller PCB contains the ports listed in Table 2. Indicator LEDs are listed in Table 3.
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Table 2. Controller PCB Ports
SCHEMATIC
REFERENCE
FUNCTION
J1
Host I2C, PROJ_ON, HOLD_BOOT, HOST_IRQ
J2
Host SPI
J3
Micro HDMI
J4
OpenLDI (Flex connector)
J5
Photodiode 1
J6
TPS99000-Q1 SPI Debug
J7
Photodiode 2
J8
HUD Driver Interface
J9
LED Thermistor
J10
Fan PWM output (1)
J11
Formatter Controller Power
(1)
Port unused for RGB display applications. Cable not provided.
Table 3. Controller LED Indicators
SCHEMATIC
REFERENCE
FUNCTION
D4 (Green)
Input power to controller (from illumination driver)
Off: No power connected
On: Power connected
D5 (Green)
PROJ_ON
Off: System Off
On: System On
D6 (Red)
HOST_IRQ
Off: Interrupt not asserted
On: Interrupt asserted
The controller PCB switches are listed in Table 4. SW4 is a toggle switch for PROJ_ON which is used to
turn on and off the electronics. Note that parts of the board are still powered when PROJ_ON is in the off
position. SW1, SW2 and SW3 are dip switches that control the states of configuration signals the
DLPC230-Q1 reads when it comes out of reset. These switches should be set based on the desired
configuration options.
Table 4. Controller PCB Switches
SCHEMATIC
REFERENCE /
FUNCTION
SIGNAL NUMBER
4
SW1 (1)
Spread Spectrum Enable
Off: Disabled
On: Enabled
SW2 (1)
Host Port Checksum Select
Off: CRC
On: Checksum
SW2 (2)
Host Interface Select
Off: Host SPI
On: Host I2C
SW2 (3)
Host SPI Mode
Off: Mode 0 or 3
On: Mode 1 or 2
SW3
Hold in Boot
Off: Do not hold in boot (continue to main application)
On: Hold in boot
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Table 4. Controller PCB Switches (continued)
SCHEMATIC
REFERENCE /
FUNCTION
SIGNAL NUMBER
SW4
PROJ_ON
Off: Turn off system
On: Turn on system
On state is toward the outer edge of the board Figure 2
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Illumination Driver PCB
The illumination driver PCB shown in Figure 3 is controlled and monitored by the controller PCB over a
flex cable. Power can be input to the illumination driver from a bench top supply. The illumination driver
provides reverse bias protection and supplies power to the controller PCB over a separate cable. The
illumination driver PCB regulates the input power to 6.5 V or 8 V prior to the illumination driver circuitry.
The illumination driver has outputs for red, green and blue illuminators. These are typically LEDs, but it is
possible other illuminators could be used. See Section 1.2.1 for input and output specifications of the
EVM. Depending on operating conditions, some parts and surfaces of the PCB can be hot.
CAUTION
Hot surface. Contact may cause burns. Do not touch!
Figure 3. DLP5530PROJQ1EVM Illumination Driver PCB
The illumination driver PCB contains the ports listed in Table 5.
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Table 5. Illumination Driver PCB Ports
SCHEMATIC
REFERENCE
FUNCTION
J1
Input Power
J2
Input Power (optional)
J3
Controller Power
J4
Controller-Driver Control Interface
J5
Blue Illumination Output - High current output up to 6 A, locking and keyed connector
J6
Green Illumination Output - High current output up to 6 A, locking and keyed connector
J7
Red Illumination Output - High current output up to 6 A, locking and keyed connector
The illumination driver PCB contains the headers listed in Table 6. H2 selects the illumination drive
voltage. Place a jumper across pins 1 and 2 for 6.5-V drive. Place a jumper across pins 2 and 3 for 8-V
drive. Do not hot-swap this jumper, remove/replace only with power disconnected from the board.
Table 6. Illumination Driver Header Pins
HEADER
PIN1
PIN2
PIN3
H1
Pre-regulated drive voltage
(6.5 V or 8 V)
GND
GND
H2
Feedback voltage connection
for 6.5-V drive
Pre-regulator feedback voltage
Feedback voltage connection
for 8-V drive
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EVM Cables
The DLP5530PROJQ1EVM kit contains the cables and Cheetah USB to SPI adapter listed in Table 7 and
shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. EVM Cables
Table 7. EVM Cables
NAME
REFERENCE
QUANTITY
Input Power Cable
A
1
Cheetah™ SPI Host Adapter
B
1
Host SPI Cable
C
1
Host I C Cable
(Includes PROJ_ON, HOLD_BOOT, HOST_IRQ signals)
D
1
Green Illuminator Power Cable
E
2
2
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Table 7. EVM Cables (continued)
NAME
REFERENCE
QUANTITY
Blue Illuminator Power Cable
F
2
Red Illuminator Power Cable
G
2
Photodiode Cable
I
1
Driver to Formatter Controller Power Cable
J
1
Formatter Controller to Driver Control Flex
K
1
Micro HDMI Cable
M
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Specifications
1.2.1
Electrical Specifications
Table 8. Electrical Specifications
PARAMETER
MIN
NOM
MAX
UNIT
8
12
18
V
12
40
W
Input
Voltage
Power (1)
LED Pre-Regulator Output
6.5 or 8 (2)
Voltage
V
Illumination Driver Output Load
Voltage
(Per LED Color Output)
7.5
V
Current
(Per LED Color Output)
6
A
105 (4)
°C
Temperature
Operating DMD Temperature (3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1.2.2
–40
Conditions for nominal power: white balanced LED current up to 6 A, LED forward voltage = 3.5 V, display duty cycle = 90/10.
Pre-regulator output voltage is set by the jumper position of header H2. See Table 6.
Care must be taken to ensure that individual components and PCB do not exceed their maximum temperature when driving
high-power load.
Some components are only rated to 85°C. Refer to Table 9 for a list of these components.
Component Temperature Ratings
The PCB materials and most of the PCB components are rated to operate between –40°C to 105°C,
including the DLP5530-Q1, the DLPC230-Q1, and the TPS99000-Q1.
Some components on board, such as switches, connectors, and indicator LEDs, do not meet this
temperature rating. The specifications for EVM components which are not rated between –40°C to 105°C
are listed in Table 9. Please refer to the EVM bill of materials to review the temperature specifications of
all components used in the EVM design.
Table 9. EVM Components Which are Not Rated for –40°C to 105°C
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Board
Reference
Part Number
Manufacturer
Description
Temperature
Minimum (°C)
Temperature
Maximum (°C)
Controller
D4, D5
LTST-C171KGKT
Lite-On
LED, GREEN 0805
–55
85
Controller
D6
LTST-C171KRKT
Lite-On
LED, RED 0805
–55
85
–40
85
Controller
J3
685119248123
Wurth
CONN MICRO HDMI
RIGHT ANGLE
Controller
SW1
CVS-02TB
Copal Electronics Inc
SWITCH DIP SLIDE 2POS 1 MM 6 V
–40
85
Controller
SW2
CVS-03TB
Copal Electronics Inc
SWITCH DIP SLIDE 3POS 1 MM 6 V
–40
85
Controller
SW3
CVS-01TB
Copal Electronics Inc
SWITCH DIP SLIDE 1POS 1 MM 6 V
–40
85
Controller
SW4
GT12MSCBE
C&K Comp
SWITCH, SPST, GULL
–30
85
Controller
U5, U7,
U10, U503,
U504
PCMF2HDMI2SZ
Nexperia
COMMON MODE
CHOKE 4LN SMD ESD
–40
85
Controller
U501
TFP401AIPZPRQ1
Texas Instruments
IC PANELBUS DVI
RCVR 100-HTQFP
–40
85
Illumination
Driver
J2
PJ-082BH
CUI Inc
CONN PWR JACK
2.5X5.5MM SOLDER
–25
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The controller and illumination driver PCBs have a UL flame rating of 130°C maximum.
The DLP5530PROJQ1EVM is not a production design. It is intended for evaluation only. The
DLP5530PROJQ1EVM is only designed to operate at a maximum of 40oC ambient temperature, but with a
custom thermal solution the DLP5530-Q1 chipset and accompanying optical engine can be designed to
operate at up to 105oC.
1.2.3
Input Video Specifications
The following input video resolutions are supported on the HDMI and OpenLDI interfaces. These input
video resolutions are programmed in the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) EEPROM for the
EVM's HDMI interface allowing a connected computer to read the supported resolutions and timing. Note
that some computers may not be able to output all of these resolutions, in particular 576 × 288.
• 1152 × 1152
• 1152 × 576
• 576 × 288
The input source timing specified in the EVM's HDMI interface EDID are specified in Table 10. These
timing parameters are also recommended for the OpenLDI interface.
Table 10. Typical Timing for Supported Source Resolutions
Horizontal Blanking
Horizontal
Vertical
Resolution Resolution
1.2.4
Vertical Blanking
Total
Sync
(Pixel
Clocks)
Back
Porch
(Pixel
Clocks)
Front
Porch
(Pixel
Clocks)
80
8
32
40
Total
Sync
(Lines)
Back
Porch
(Lines)
Front
Porch
(Lines)
33
8
22
3
Vertical
Rate
(Hz)
Pixel
Clock
(MHz)
60
87.59
1152
1152
1152
576
80
8
32
40
17
8
6
3
60
43.83
576
288
322
8
154
160
181
8
158
15
59.98
25.26
SPI and I2C Timing
For more information on SPI and I2C specifications, see the DLPC230-Q1 data sheet.
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Use the following instructions to setup the DLP5530PROJQ1EVM and PC.
2.1
Kit Assembly Instructions
A diagram of all connections is shown in Figure 5.
1. Connect the controller to driver control interface flex to the controller PCB (J8) and the illumination
driver PCB (J4).
2. Connect the host SPI cable to the controller PCB (J2) and the Cheetah adapter. Connect the Cheetah
adapter’s USB cable to PC.
3. Connect the controller power cable to the controller PCB (J11) and the illumination driver PCB (J3).
4. Connect the blue illumination output cable to the illumination driver PCB (J5) to the blue illuminator in
the optics engine.
5. Connect the green illumination output cable to the illumination driver PCB (J6) to the green illuminator
in the optics.
6. Connect the red illumination output cable to the illumination driver PCB (J7) to the red illuminator in the
optics engine.
7. Connect the photodiode cable to the controller PCB (J5) to a photodiode located in the illumination
path of the optics engine.
8. Connect the Micro HDMI cable to the controller PCB (J3). Connect the Micro HDMI cable to PC HDMI
port.
9. Connect the power input cable to the illumination driver PCB (J1).
(1)
Reference letters refer to cables listed in Table 7.
Figure 5. EVM Cable Connections
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2.2
Software Installation
1. Download and install the DLPC230-Q1 Control Program Lite from ti.com.
2. Install Total Phase Cheetah USB adapter drivers from the Total Phase website.
2.3
Powering-Up EVM
1. Connect input power cable to a power supply that meets input power specifications defined in Table 8.
The red wire is the V+ terminal and black wire is the V– terminal.
2. Turn on the supply power. Once powered up, a controller PCB LED indicator (D4) should illuminate
green.
3. Turn the PROJ_ON switch (SW4) ON. The ON position is away from the board, and OFF is toward the
board. A controller PCB LED indicator (D5) should illuminate green.
2.4
Connecting EVM to the DLPC230-Q1 Control Program
1. Start the DLPC230-Q1 Control Program Lite.
2. On the connection page set the DLPC230-Q1 Host to SPI and select the Cheetah from the drop down
menu (see Figure 6). Note, the Cheetah must be connected to computer with USB cable for it to show
up in the drop down box.
Figure 6. Connecting to the DLPC230-Q1 Using the DLPC230-Q1 Automotive Control Program
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3. Select "Connection Settings" to confirm the SPI configuration shown in Figure 7 matches the controller
PCB switch settings described in Table 4. Specifically, SPI mode and CRC/Checksum may vary based
on switch settings. Press "OK" once configuration is complete.
Figure 7. DLPC230-Q1 Automotive Control Program Communication Settings
4. Click the Connect button. The green circle next to the Connect button should then light up to indicate
that connection was successful to the Cheetah Adapter.
2.5
Steps to Reprogram the Onboard Flash Memory
The DLP5530PROJQ1EVM comes with onboard serial Flash that is pre-programed with software and
basic configuration. The software and configuration can be updated by reprogramming the serial Flash
with the DLPC230-Q1 Automotive Control Program. Steps to re-program the serial Flash are listed below.
1. Using the DLPC230-Q1 Automotive Control Program, which is connected to the EVM, navigate to the
"Flash Program" tab.
2. Using the folder icon, select an Image File (.bin) and open it.
3. Click "Program and Verify Flash Memory."
Note that if the device is in Display mode, it will automatically be switched to Standby during programming.
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Optical Engine Specifications
The DLP5530PROJQ1EVM includes an optical projection system that can be used for transparent window
display applications. The optical specifications are listed in Table 11.
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Figure 8. DLP5530PROJQ1EVM Optical Module
Table 11. Optical Module Specifications
PARAMETER
MIN
Luminous flux output
NOM
MAX
170
Throw ratio
UNIT
lm
1.80
Throw distance
355
635
mm
Image width
200
350
mm
f/#
2.6
MTF
40%
Optical image offset
Light uniformity
100%
80%
FOFO contrast
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Table 12. Included LEDs
Color
Manufacturer
Red
Osram
Part Number
Q8WP LE A
Green
Osram
Q8WP LE CG
Blue
Osram
Q8WP LE B
CAUTION
Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at
operating lamp. May be harmful to the eye.
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REACH Compliance
In compliance with the Article 33 provision of the EU REACH regulation we are notifying you that this EVM
includes component(s) containing at least one Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) above 0.1%.
These uses from Texas Instruments do not exceed 1 ton per year. The SVHC’s are:
Table 13. Optical Engine SVHC Components
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Component Manufacturer
Component Type
Component Part
Number
SVHC Substance
SVHC CAS
Changsung Metal Co Ltd.
Aluminum rod
AL2011
Lead
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