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FEATURES .........................................................................................................................................................4
DC CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................................................................... 16
AC CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................................................................... 17
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CLK1, START PULSE (DIO1, DIO2) AND BLANKING PERIOD........................19
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S6C0678 6 BIT 420 CHANNEL TFT-LCD SOURCE DRIVER
INTRODUCTION
The S6C0678 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.
S6C0678 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)
pulse (DIO1, DIO2) and blanking period" of the switching characteristic
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Symbol Pin Name Description
VDD1 Logic power supply 2.7 - 3.6 V
VDD2 Driver power supply 5.0 - 8.0 V
VSS1 Logic ground Ground (0 V)
VSS2 Driver ground Ground (0 V)
Y1 to Y420
D0<0:5>
- D5<0:5>
SHL
DIO1 Start pulse input / output
DIO2 Start pulse input / output
DATPOL1
DATPOL2
POL Polarity input
CLK2 Shift clock input
CLK1 Latch input
VGMA1
–
VGMA10
RPI1, RPO1
RPI2, RPO2
TEST Test input
Driver outputs The D/A converted 64 gray-scale analog voltage is output.
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
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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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
RECOMMENDED OPERATION CONDITIONS
Table 4. Recommended Operation Conditions (Ta = -20 to 75 °C, VSS1 = VSS2 = 0 V)
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Logic supply voltage VDD1 2.7 3.0 3.6 V
Driver supply voltage VDD2 5.0 7.0 8.0 V
Gamma corrected voltage
Driver part output voltage Vyo VSS2 + 0.1 - VDD2 - 0.1
Maximum clock frequency fmax VDD1 = 2.7 V 45 MHz
VGMA1 - VGMA5 0.5 VDD2 - VDD2 - 0.1
VGMA6 - VGMA10 VSS2 + 0.1 - 0.5 VDD2 V
V
V
Output load capacitance CL - - 150 pF/PIN
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DC CHARACTERISTICS
Table 5. DC Characteristics (Ta = -20 to 75 °C, VDD1 = 2.7 to 3.6 V, VDD2 = 5.0 to 8.0 V, VSS1 = VSS2 = 0 V)
Parameter Symbol
High level input voltage
Low level input voltage
Input leakage current IL -1 - 1
VIH 0.7VDD1 - VDD1
VIL 0 - 0.3VDD1
DATPOL2, DIO1 (DIO2)
Input Capacitance Cin
High level output
voltage
Low level output
voltage
Resistor R0 - R62
Driver output current
Line-repair Driver
VOH DIO1 (DIO2), IO = -1.0 mA VDD1-0.5 - -
VOL DIO1 (DIO2), IO = +1.0 mA
Refer to Table 1. Resistor
IVOH1
IVOL1
IVOH2
Vx = 2.5 V, Vyo = 7.5 V
Vx = 5.5 V, Vyo = 0.5 V
Vx = 2.5 V, Vyo = 7.5 V
output current
Output voltage
deviation
Output RMS voltage
deviation
IVOL2
∆VO
dVrms
Vx = 5.5 V, Vyo = 0.5 V
(2)
Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit
SHL, CLK2, D00 - D55,
CLK1, POL, DATPOL1,
- 5 10 pF
- - 0.5
Strings
VDD2 = 8.0 V,
VDD2 = 8.0 V,
VDD2 = 8.0 V,
VDD2 = 8.0 V,
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Input data : 00H to 3FH -
Input data : 00H to 3FH -
Rn × 0.7 - Rn × 1.3 Ω
- -1.0 -0.5 mA
0.5 1.0 - mA
- -3.0 -1.5 mA
1.5 3.0 - mA
±10 ±20
±5 ±15
V
µA
V
mV
Output voltage range Vyo Input data : 00H to 3FH VSS2 + 0.1
Logic part dynamic
current
IDD1 VDD1 = 3.0 V
(3)
- 4.0 5.5
- VDD2 - 0.1 V
VDD1 = 3.0 V,
Driver part dynamic
current
NOTES:
1. Vyo is the output voltage of analog output pins Y1 to Y420. Vx is the voltage applied to analog output pins Y1 to Y420.
2. dVrms is a maximum deviation value from ideal difference between high output and low output at the same gray scale.
3. CLK1 period is defined to be 15 µs at fCLK2 = 30.5 MHz, data pattern = 101010 (checkerboard pattern), Ta = 25 °C
4. The current consumption per driver when SXGA+ single-sided mounting (10 drivers) is connected in cascade