
1 DLP3021-Q1 Electronics EVM Overview
This user's guide presents an overview of the DLP3021-Q1 electronics EVM, a general description of the
main features and functions, and quick start procedure for out-of-box evaluation. TI recommends users to first
read the
Dynamic Ground Projection Application Requirements
(
DLP3021-Q1 Dynamic Ground
Projection System Design
(
) reports to become familiar with the terminology, variables, application
considerations, and system design requirements for dynamic ground projection as they relate to the DLP3021-
Q1 chipset.
1.1 Introduction
The DLP3021LEQ1EVM Evaluation Module (EVM) is a complete electronic and optical subsystem designed
to control and interface with the DLP3021-Q1 chipset. The DLP3021-Q1 interfaces with an FPGA based DMD
controller. This chipset is combined with illumination and projection optics, and RGB LEDs to create a projector
that offers brightness of up to 30 lumens with full motion video playback in a small volume form factor. The
DLP3021LEQ1EVM is not a production design, and is intended for evaluation only.
1.2 What is in the DLP3021-Q1 Light Engine EVM
The DLP3021-Q1 Light Engine EVM consists of three subsystems and two boards:
• DLP3021LEQ1EVM board:
– Formatter — Includes the DLP3021-Q1 DMD, FPGA based DMD controller, the MSP430G2553 MCU,
external flash memory, and the TPS65100-Q1 PMIC.
– Illumination Driver — Includes illumination drivers and FETs.
– Light Engine — Compact light engine designed to display images from the formatter.
• FTDI C232HM-DDHSL-0 USB to MPSSE serial cable for 3.3V logical level SPI communication with the
FPGA based DMD controller and external flash memory. The Cheetah™ USB-to-SPI interface can be used
as a faster alternative for USB-to-SPI communication, but must be purchased separately.
• SPI Adapter board — intermediate board between the FTDI USB-to-SPI cable and DLP3021LEQ1EVM
electronics board required for
Host Mute
and
Flash Programming
operating modes. Includes toggle switches
to change the operating mode of the EVM.
shows the block diagram of the DLP3021LEQ1EVM.
DLP3021-Q1 Electronics EVM Overview
DLPU106A – MARCH 2021 – REVISED OCTOBER 2021
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