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DLP5500

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0.55-inch XGA DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD)

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Illumination wavelength (min) (nm) 420 Illumination wavelength (max) (nm) 700 Display resolution (max) XGA (1024x768) Pattern rate, binary (max) (Hz) 5000 Pattern rate, 8-bit (max) (Hz) 500 Array diagonal (in) 0.55 Micromirror array size 1024 x 768 Micromirror pitch (mm) 0.0108 Micromirror array orientation Orthogonal Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -20 to 90
Illumination wavelength (min) (nm) 420 Illumination wavelength (max) (nm) 700 Display resolution (max) XGA (1024x768) Pattern rate, binary (max) (Hz) 5000 Pattern rate, 8-bit (max) (Hz) 500 Array diagonal (in) 0.55 Micromirror array size 1024 x 768 Micromirror pitch (mm) 0.0108 Micromirror array orientation Orthogonal Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -20 to 90
DLP-S450 (FYA) 149 718.06 mm² 22.3 x 32.2
  • 0.55-inch micromirror array diagonal
    • 1024 × 768 array of aluminum, micrometer-sized mirrors (XGA resolution)
    • 10.8µm micromirror pitch
    • ±12° micromirror tilt angle (relative to flat state)
    • Designed for corner illumination
  • Designed for use with broadband visible light (420nm–700nm):
    • Window transmission 97% (single pass, through two window surfaces)
    • Micromirror reflectivity 88%
    • Array diffraction efficiency 86%
    • Array fill factor 92%
  • 16-bit, low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) double data rate (DDR) input data bus
  • 200 MHz input data clock rate
  • Dedicated DLPC200 controller for high-speed pattern rates:
    • 5,000Hz (1-bit binary patterns)
    • 500Hz (8-bit grayscale patterns)
  • Dedicated DLPC900 controller for high-speed pattern rates:
    • 10,638.298Hz (1-bit binary patterns)
    • 266.453Hz (8-bit grayscale patterns)
  • Series 450 package characteristics:
    • Thermal area 18mm × 12mm enabling high on-screen lumens (>2000lm)
    • 149 micro pin grid array robust electrical connection
    • Package mates to Amphenol Intercon Systems 450-2.700-L-13.25-149 socket
  • 0.55-inch micromirror array diagonal
    • 1024 × 768 array of aluminum, micrometer-sized mirrors (XGA resolution)
    • 10.8µm micromirror pitch
    • ±12° micromirror tilt angle (relative to flat state)
    • Designed for corner illumination
  • Designed for use with broadband visible light (420nm–700nm):
    • Window transmission 97% (single pass, through two window surfaces)
    • Micromirror reflectivity 88%
    • Array diffraction efficiency 86%
    • Array fill factor 92%
  • 16-bit, low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) double data rate (DDR) input data bus
  • 200 MHz input data clock rate
  • Dedicated DLPC200 controller for high-speed pattern rates:
    • 5,000Hz (1-bit binary patterns)
    • 500Hz (8-bit grayscale patterns)
  • Dedicated DLPC900 controller for high-speed pattern rates:
    • 10,638.298Hz (1-bit binary patterns)
    • 266.453Hz (8-bit grayscale patterns)
  • Series 450 package characteristics:
    • Thermal area 18mm × 12mm enabling high on-screen lumens (>2000lm)
    • 149 micro pin grid array robust electrical connection
    • Package mates to Amphenol Intercon Systems 450-2.700-L-13.25-149 socket

Featuring over 750000 micromirrors, the high-resolution DLP5500 (0.55" XGA) digital micromirror device (DMD) is a spatial light modulator (SLM) that modulates the amplitude, direction, and/or phase of incoming light. This advanced light control technology has numerous applications in the industrial, medical, and consumer markets. The DLP5500 enables fine resolution for 3D printing applications.

Featuring over 750000 micromirrors, the high-resolution DLP5500 (0.55" XGA) digital micromirror device (DMD) is a spatial light modulator (SLM) that modulates the amplitude, direction, and/or phase of incoming light. This advanced light control technology has numerous applications in the industrial, medical, and consumer markets. The DLP5500 enables fine resolution for 3D printing applications.
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* Data sheet DLP5500 DLP 0.55-Inch XGA Series 450 Digital Micromirror Device datasheet (Rev. H) PDF | HTML 02 Dec 2024
* Errata DLP Products Technical Advisory 20 Jan 2014
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White paper Using Lasers With DLP DMD Technology (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 25 Aug 2025
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Certificate DLPLCR55EVM EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) 15 Jun 2023
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Application note Wavelength Transmittance Considerations for DLP DMD Windows (Rev. E) 17 Dec 2019
Application note DMD Handling Specification (Rev. A) 15 Nov 2019
Application note Mounting Hardware and Quick Reference Guide for DLP® Advanced Light Control DMDs (Rev. A) 27 Nov 2018
User guide DLPC200 SPI Slave Interface (Rev. C) 23 Mar 2018
Application note DMD 101: Introduction to Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) Technology (Rev. B) 23 Feb 2018
Application note Geometric Optics for DLP® 05 Dec 2013
Application note DLP LightCommander API Application Report (Rev. C) 05 Jun 2013
Application note DLP LightCommander API Reference Manual (Rev. C) 13 May 2013
Application note Using DLP® Development Kits for 3D Optical Metrology Systems 13 May 2011
Application note DLP® Series-450 DMD and System Mounting Concepts 18 Jun 2010
Application note Series 4xx DMD Cleaning Procedure 18 Jun 2010

Design & development

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Evaluation board

DLPLCR55EVM — DLP5500 evaluation module for 0.55 1024x768 S450 DLP® digital micromirror device (DMD)

This DLP evaluation module (EVM) houses the DLP5500, a 0.55-inch 2xLVDS DMD containing 1024 x 768 micromirrors with 10.8-µm pitch. When paired with the DLPLCRC900EVM, users get pixel-accurate control with 1-bit pattern rates up to 5,000 Hz. The DLPLCR55EVM is the right evaluation choice for (...)

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DLPLCRC900EVM — DLP® LightCrafter™ single DLPC900 evaluation module

This DLP evaluation module (EVM) houses a single DLPC900 digital micromirror device (DMD) controller, allowing for configurable control of the DLPLCR65EVM and other compatible DMD EVMs. It features input/output triggers for convenient synchronization with cameras, sensors, or other peripheral (...)

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DLPC900REF-SW — DLP® LightCrafter 6500 and 9000 Firmware and Software Bundle

Texas Instruments provides free software and firmware downloads to give developers flexibility and advanced control of the DLP LightCrafter  6500 and DLP LightCrafter  9000 EVMs. The reference design documentation allows customers to develop custom products based on the DLP6500 and DLP9000 (...)

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DLPR200 — DLPC200 Configuration and Support Firmware

The DLP 0.55 XGA Chipset contains DLP5500, DLPC200 and DLPA200. To enable broad functionality of the chipset, TI is offering DLPC200 configuration and support software. This provides developers the flexibility to time and control the DLP5500 micromirrors for a variety of applications.
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DLPR900PROM — DLPC900 Configuration and Support Firmware

The DLPR900 configuration and support firmware enables broad functionality of the DLPC900 digital controller. The DLPC900 offers reliable operation of DLP670S, DLP500YX, DLP6500FYE, DLP6500FLQ and DLP9000 digital micromirror devices (DMDs). Combined with the DLPC900 controller, the DLPR900 firmware (...)

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Simulation model

DLP5500 IBIS Model

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3D DMD mechanical geometry

DLPM046 — DLP550JE/DLP5500 DMD With FYA Package (Series 450) 3D-CAD Geometry

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Calculation tool

DMD-DIFFRACTION-EFFICIENCY-CALCULATOR — Calculator helps model DMD diffraction patterns and diffraction efficiency

This calculator will be used to help customers understand how to model DMD diffraction patterns and efficiency with their specific DMD input parameters and is modeled to the customer’s specific design. Optical modules can also be used with the calculator.
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DMD mounting design

DLP-SERIES-450-MOUNTING — Series 450 DMD mounting and electrical interconnect information

This file includes drawings and 3D-CAD models for Series 450 DMD mounting concept(s). Information is also included for the socket/interposer used to connect the DMD to a PCB.
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DMD mounting design

DLPC132 — Series 450 DMD Mounting & Electrical Interconnect Information

This file includes drawings and 3D-CAD models for Series 450 DMD mounting concept(s). Information is also included for the socket/interposer used to connect the DMD to a PCB
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DMD mounting design

DLPR046 — Series 450 DMD Mounting and Electrical Interconnect Information

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Design tool

DLI-3P-ACCESSORIES — DLi Accessories and Assemblies for DLP® Products

Digital Light Innovations (DLi) offers accessories, boards, and assemblies for development and production with DLP® Products. Examples include DMD controller boards, DMD board assemblies, flex cables, DMD mounting hardware assemblies, LED driver boards, and LED & fiber illumination assemblies.
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DLP-OMM-SEARCH — DLP® Products third-party search tools

To best meet your design needs and accelerate your time-to-market, DLP® Products works with a variety of third parties to help with everything from optical modules and hardware design to specialty software and other production services. Download one or both search tools listed below to quickly (...)
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DLP-OPTICAL-DESIGN — DLP-OPTICAL-DESIGN-GUIDELINES

The DLP optical design guidelines presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the guidelines specific to designing an optical system with DLP Products and will help enable customers in their design process.
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Optical design

DLPR091 — DLP5500 LightCommander Zemax File

Zemax files for the LightCommander DLP5500
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Package Pins CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models
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