Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) has introduced the DLP991UUV digital micromirror device (DMD), its highest resolution direct imaging solution to date. Developed for digital lithography systems for advanced packaging, the DMD features 8.9 million pixels, sub-micron resolution capabilities, and a data rate of 110 gigapixels per second.
(Source: Texas Instruments Inc.)
The DLP991UUV features 8.9 million micromirrors in a 0.99-inch diagonal package with a micromirror pitch of 5.4 µm. In addition to the fast processing, the DMD offers power levels of 22.5 W/cm² at 405 nm, and can operate at wavelengths as low as 343 nm.
The new digital micromirror device with real-time correction eliminates the need for expensive mask technology, enabling system assembly equipment makers to achieve high-resolution printing at scale, TI said.
The TI DLP technology enables maskless digital lithography machines, which is becoming increasingly popular for the manufacturing of advanced packaging, the company said. These machines project light for etching circuit designs on materials without a photomask or high-end stencil. In these systems, the DLP991UUV acts as a programmable photomask, offering precise pixel control with high-speed performance.
Lithography technology also needs to be more cost-effective, TI said. The TI DLP technology helps reduce manufacturing costs by making real-time design adjustments without physical mask changes.
“The technology can achieve sub-micron precision on a substrate of any size, which directly translates to higher throughput, improved yield and fewer defects,” TI said. “These are significant advantages as advanced packaging manufacturers seek to meet escalating demands for high-bandwidth, low-power components in AI systems and 5G networks.”
Delivering high-resolution display and advanced light control solutions, the DLP technology enables applications ranging from the projection of 4K content in home theaters to intelligent automotive lighting and high-precision lithography and machine-vision systems for next-generation industrial manufacturing.
Preproduction quantities of the new DLP991UUV DMD are available for purchase now on TI.com.
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