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DLPDLCR2000EVM: DLPDLCR2000EVM as Univesal connector

Part Number: DLPDLCR2000EVM
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DLP2000, DLPC2607

Hello,

I completely fine working with Raspberry Pi3 model B+ and DLPDLCR2000EVM. I'd setup and build hardware module which interface between RPi 26 pins with DLPDLCR2000EVM and it is working fine.
But, I'd face problem with UP BOARD + DLPDLCR2000EVM which UP board have same 40GPIO pins configuration like Raspberry Pi3 model B+!

I'd gone through all possible way!

So, guide me for process regarding DLPDLCR2000EVM connection setup to convert it to any universal standards like HDMI, USB any other possible format. 

1) How to connect DLPDLCR2000EVM module to HDMI port?

2) Which are other possible way for connect DLPDLCR2000EVM to any host processor except DPI format?

3) Is there any possible way to connect host processor directly to DLPDLCR2000EVM's DMD module?

  • Divyesh,

    Welcome to the E2E forums, and thanks for your interest in our DLP technology.

    It sounds like you were able to get the EVM working with a Raspberry Pi, but you are encountering some problems using an UP board. Is that correct? Can you provide the model number/product information for the board you are trying to interface with the DLP2000 EVM?

    In the meantime i can provide some initial comments on your questions above:

    1) How to connect DLPDLCR2000EVM module to HDMI port?
    In order to connect the DLPDLCR2000EVM to HDMI, you need a method to convert from HDMI to parallel RGB888. This can be accomplished using an HDMI receiver chip such as the IT6801 from ITE.

    2) Which are other possible way for connect DLPDLCR2000EVM to any host processor except DPI format?
    As referenced above, to use formats besides parallel video input you will need a receiver chip that converts to parallel. The correct choice of chip will depend on your format and use case.

    3) Is there any possible way to connect host processor directly to DLPDLCR2000EVM's DMD module?
    Unfortunately, you must connect your host processor through to the DLPC2607. You cannot interface directly with the DMD module.

    I hope helps. Let me know how I can follow up and assist you further.

    Best Regards,
    Philippe Dollo
  • Philippe Dollo,

    Thanks for your quick response with suitable answers.

    Yes, you are correct. I am encountering some problems between UP board and DLP2000EVM interface! Here I provides some information about UP board (UP-CHT01-A10-0432) :
    SoC - Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8350 Processor (2M Cache, 1.44 GHz up to 1.92 GHz) CPU with 64 bit architecture, Quad Core;
    Compatible with most of Raspberry Pi HAT;

    Kindly, check above details. And refer it for appropriate solutions like, how many possible way to connect UP board with DLP2000EVM?

    Hope for positive solution!

    Thanks with Regards,
    DIVYESH ZANZMERIYA
  • Divyesh,

    I apologize for the delayed response.

    In reviewing the documentation for this board, I noticed that there is a 40-pin GPIO header on the system. if it is possible to reprogram the functions of these pinouts, then you could repurpose them for RGB888 parallel video output with an appropriate driver. If this is not possible, you will probably need to create an adapter board to interface the HDMI or DSI ports on the board with an ITE6801 receiver chip.
  • Philippe Dollo,

    Thanks for response.

    I will try to reconfigure GPIO pin of board.

    By the way, so many times I heard about ITE6801 receiver chip for HDMI or DSI port. But, I am not got any information about it neither its schematic nor its pin-out. And TI use the same chip(ITE6801) in their some products for same reason!

    So, can you please help me to get appropriate information about receiver chip pin-out with board and more information about chip?

    Thanks and Regards,
    DIVYESH ZANZMERIYA
  • Divyesh,

    Unfortunately the datasheet for the HDMI receiver is not available online. You have to request the datasheet directly from ITE.

    As for pinout/implementation of the chip, I recommend you review our EVM reference designs on TI.com. This will give you a good example showing how we have implemented the ITE6801 with the DLP chipset:
    www.ti.com/.../tida-00325

    Please check for the "schematic" link below in this page.

    I hope this helps.

    Best Regards,
    Philippe Dollo