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KS06786 BIT 420 CHANNEL TFT-LCD SOURCE DRIVER
KS0678 Specification Revision History
VersionContentDate
0.0OriginalAug.1999
0.1The content of page 17 has been modifiedAug.1999
0.2The content of page 18 has been modifiedNov.1999
DC CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................................... 16
AC CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................................... 17
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CLK1, START PULSE (DIO1, DIO2) AND BLANKING PERIOD........................19
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KS06786 BIT 420 CHANNEL TFT-LCD SOURCE DRIVER
INTRODUCTION
The KS0678 is a 420 channel output, TFT-LCD source driver for 64 gray scale displays. Data input is based on
digital input consisting of 6 bits by 6 dots, which can realize a full-color display of 260,000 colors by output of 64
values gamma-corrected.
This device has an internal D/A (Digital-to-Analog) converter for each output and 10 (5-by-2) external power
supplies. Because the output dynamic range is as large as 4.8 - 7.8 Vp-p, it is unnecessary to operate level
inversion of the LCD's common electrode. Besides, to be able to deal with dot-line inversion when mounted on a
single-side, output gray scale voltages with different polarity can be output to the odd number output pins and the
even output pins.
KS0678 can be adopted to larger panel, and SHL (shift direction selection) pin makes use of the LCD panel
connection conveniently. Maximum operation clock frequency is 45 MHz at a 2.7 V logic operation. it can be
applied to the TFT-LCD panel of SXGA+(1400 * RGB) standards.
FEATURES
• TFT active matrix LCD source driver LSI
•64 Gary-scale is possible through 10 (5 by 2) external power supply and D/A converter
• Both dot inversion display and N-line inversion display are possible
• CMOS level input
• Compatible with gamma-correction
• Input data inversion function (DATPOL1, 2)
• Logic supply voltage: 2.7 - 3.6 V
• LCD driver supply voltage: 5.0 - 8.0 V
• Output dynamic range: 4.8 - 7.8 Vp-p
• Maximum operating frequency: fMAX = 45 MHz (internal data transmission rate at 2.7 V operation)
VDD1Logic power supply2.7 - 3.6 V
VDD2Driver power supply5.0 - 8.0 V
VSS1Logic groundGround (0 V)
VSS2Driver groundGround (0 V)
Y1 to Y420Driver outputsThe D/A converted 64 gray-scale analog voltage is output.
D0<0:5>
- D5<0:5>
SHL
DIO1Start pulse input / output
DIO2Start pulse input / output
DATPOL1
DATPOL2
POLPolarity input
CLK2Shift clock input
CLK1Latch input
VGMA1
–
VGMA10
RPI1, RPO1
RPI2, RPO2
TESTTest input
Display data input
Shift direction control
input
Data inversion input
Gamma corrected power
supplies
Line-repair AMP input /
output
The display data is input with a width of 36 bits,
gray-scale data (6 bits) by 6 dots (R,G,B) DX0: LSB, DX5: MSB
This pin controls the direction of shift register in cascade connection.
The shift direction of the shift registers is as follows.
SHL = H: DIO1 input, Y1 → Y420, DIO2 output
SHL = L: DIO2 input, Y420 → Y1, DIO1 output
SHL = H: Used as the start pulse input pin.
SHL = L: Used as the start pulse output pin.
SHL = H: Used as the start pulse output pin.
SHL = L: Used as the start pulse input pin.
DATPOL1, 2 = L: Display data is not inverted
DATPOL1 = H: Display data of D0<0:5> - D2<0:5> is inverted
DATPOL2 = H: Display data of D3<0:5> - D5<0:5> is inverted
POL = H: The reference voltage for odd number outputs are VGMA1 –
VGMA5 and those for even number outputs are VGMA6 – VGMA10.
POL = L: The reference voltage for odd number outputs are VGMA6 –
VGMA10 and those for even number outputs are VGMA1 – VGMA5.
Refer to the shift register's shift clock input. The display data is loaded
to the data register at the rising edge of CLK2.
Latches the contents of the data register at rising edge and transfers
them to the D/A converter. Also, after CLK1 input, clears the internal
shift register contents. After 1 pulse input on start, operates normally.
CLK1 input timing refers to the "Relationships between CLK1 start
pulse (DIO1, DIO2) and blanking period" of the switching characteristic
waveform. Outputs the G/S data at falling edge.
Input the gamma corrected power supplies from external source.
VDD2 > VGMA1 > VGMA2 > ……… > VGMA9 > VGMA10 > VSS2
Keep gray-scale power supply unchanged during the gray-scale
voltage output.
The Structure of the line-repair amp is the same as that of the analog
output.
RPI1 (RPI2) → impedance changed → RPO1 (RPO2)
TEST = L: Normal operation mode
TEST = H: Test mode (OP AMP CUT-OFF, Rpd = 15kΩ)
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KS06786 BIT 420 CHANNEL TFT-LCD SOURCE DRIVER
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
DISPLAY DATA TRANSFER
When DIO1 (or DIO2) pulse is loaded into internal latch on the rising edge of CLK2, DIO1 (or DIO2) pulse
enables the operation of data transfer, so display data is valid on the next rising edge of CLK2. Once all the
data of 420 channels are loaded into internal latch, it goes into stand-by state automatically, and any new data
is not accepted even though CLK2 is provided until next DIO1 (or DIO2) input. When next DIO1 (or DIO2) is
provided, new display data is valid on the 2nd rising edge of CLK2 after the rising edge of DIO1 (or DIO2).
EXTENSION OF OUTPUT
Output pin can be adjusted to an extended screen by cascade connection.
(1) SHL = "L"
Connect DIO1 pin of previous stage to the DIO2 pin of next stage and all the input pins
except DIO1 and DIO2 are connected together in each device.
(2) SHL = "H"
Connect DIO2 pin of previous stage to the DIO1 pin of next stage and all the input pins
except DIO2 and DIO1 are connected together in each device.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INPUT DATA VALUE AND OUTPUT VOLTAGE
The LCD drive output voltages are determined by the input data and 10 (5 by 2) gamma corrected power
supplies (VGMA1 - VGMA10). Besides, to be able to deal with dot line inversion when mounted on a singleside, gradation voltages with different polarity can be output to the odd number output pins and the even
number output pins. Among 5-by-2 gamma corrected voltages, input gray-scale voltages of the same polarity
with respect to the common voltage, for the respective 5 gamma corrected voltages of VGMA1 - VGMA5 and
VGMA6 - VGMA10.
If LSIs are stressed beyond those listed above “absolute maximum ratings”, they may be permanently
destroyed. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other
condition beyond those indicated under “recommended operating conditions” is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Turn on power order: VDD1 → control signal input → VDD2 → VGMA1 - VGMA10
or VDD1 & VDD2 → control signal input & VGMA1 - VGMA10
Turn off power order: VGMA1 - VGMA10 → VDD2 → control signal input → VDD1