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Display resolution (max) 864 x 480 Component type Controller Chipset family DLP3020-Q1, DLP3030-Q1 Rating Automotive Input frame rate (max) (Hz) 60 Video ports 24-bit RGB Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105
Display resolution (max) 864 x 480 Component type Controller Chipset family DLP3020-Q1, DLP3030-Q1 Rating Automotive Input frame rate (max) (Hz) 60 Video ports 24-bit RGB Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 105
NFBGA (ZXS) 216 289 mm² 17 x 17
  • AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications:
    • Temperature grade 2: –40°C to 105°C ambient
  • Compatibility with three DMD devices:
    • DLP3030-Q1: 0.3 WVGA S450
    • DLP3020-Q1: 0.3 WVGA S247
    • DLP3021-Q1: 0.3 WVGA S247
  • Video input interface:
    • 24-bit parallel (RGB888, RGB666, or RGB565)
    • 60-Hz frame rate
    • Input resolutions from QVGA through WVGA
    • Pixel clock up to 40 MHz
  • Video processing:
    • Image scaling
    • Programmable de-gamma curve
    • Bezel adjustment
    • Horizontal and vertical image flip
  • DMD interface:
    • 78-MHz DDR DMD interface
    • Consistent DMD data loading and reset control overtemperature operating range
    • Automatic DMD parking at power-down
    • DMD temperature management
  • External memory support
    • DDR2: 312-MHz clock (624-MHz data rate)
    • Serial flash 39-MHz clock
  • System control
    • I2C communication interface
    • Programmable splash screens
    • DMD power and reset driver control
    • Programmable flash-based configuration
  • Test support
    • Built-in test pattern generator
    • JTAG with boundary scan support
  • Packaged in a 216-pin, 1.0-mm pitch BGA
  • AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications:
    • Temperature grade 2: –40°C to 105°C ambient
  • Compatibility with three DMD devices:
    • DLP3030-Q1: 0.3 WVGA S450
    • DLP3020-Q1: 0.3 WVGA S247
    • DLP3021-Q1: 0.3 WVGA S247
  • Video input interface:
    • 24-bit parallel (RGB888, RGB666, or RGB565)
    • 60-Hz frame rate
    • Input resolutions from QVGA through WVGA
    • Pixel clock up to 40 MHz
  • Video processing:
    • Image scaling
    • Programmable de-gamma curve
    • Bezel adjustment
    • Horizontal and vertical image flip
  • DMD interface:
    • 78-MHz DDR DMD interface
    • Consistent DMD data loading and reset control overtemperature operating range
    • Automatic DMD parking at power-down
    • DMD temperature management
  • External memory support
    • DDR2: 312-MHz clock (624-MHz data rate)
    • Serial flash 39-MHz clock
  • System control
    • I2C communication interface
    • Programmable splash screens
    • DMD power and reset driver control
    • Programmable flash-based configuration
  • Test support
    • Built-in test pattern generator
    • JTAG with boundary scan support
  • Packaged in a 216-pin, 1.0-mm pitch BGA

The DLPC120-Q1 DMD display controller for automotive applications is part of a chipset compatible with one of three digital micromirror devices (DMDs), DLP3030-Q1, DLP3020-Q1, or DLP3021-Q1. The core DLPC120-Q1 logic is responsible for accepting video input and formatting the data to display on the DMD while simultaneously controlling RGB LEDs in order to create a real-time image. The DLPC120-Q1 is also responsible for controlling the power-up and power-down events of the DMD, based on external system control or temperature input from the DMD. Combined with an external dimming circuit and microcontroller, the DLPC120-Q1 supports a wide dimming range > 5000:1 for HUD applications. Typically, the DLPC120-Q1 is a peripheral device in an I2C interface with a host processor.

The DLPC120-Q1 DMD display controller for automotive applications is part of a chipset compatible with one of three digital micromirror devices (DMDs), DLP3030-Q1, DLP3020-Q1, or DLP3021-Q1. The core DLPC120-Q1 logic is responsible for accepting video input and formatting the data to display on the DMD while simultaneously controlling RGB LEDs in order to create a real-time image. The DLPC120-Q1 is also responsible for controlling the power-up and power-down events of the DMD, based on external system control or temperature input from the DMD. Combined with an external dimming circuit and microcontroller, the DLPC120-Q1 supports a wide dimming range > 5000:1 for HUD applications. Typically, the DLPC120-Q1 is a peripheral device in an I2C interface with a host processor.

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* Data sheet DLPC120-Q1 Automotive DMD Controller datasheet (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 06 May 2022
White paper The Importance of a Longer VID for AR HUDs (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 16 Feb 2021
Application note Estimating Mechanical Volume of an Augmented Reality Head-Up Display System 28 Dec 2018
White paper DLP® Technology: Solar Loading in Augmented Reality Head-up Display Systems 22 Jul 2018
Application note DLP® Technology: Enabling the Next Generation of Automotive Head-Up Display Syst (Rev. A) 15 Nov 2017
White paper DLP Technology: Solving design challenges in next generation of automotive head (Rev. A) 15 Nov 2017
EVM User's guide DLP3030-Q1 Combiner HUD EVM 07 Nov 2017
EVM User's guide DLP3030-Q1 Electronics EVM 07 Nov 2017
EVM User's guide DLP3030-Q1 Picture Generation Unit EVM 07 Nov 2017

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