The LMC6009 is a CMOS integrated circuit that buffers 9 reference voltages for gamma correction in a Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display (TFT-LCD). Guaranteed to operate
at both 3.3V and 5V supplies, this integrated circuit contains
nine, independent unity gain buffers that can source 130 mA
into a capacitive load without oscillation.
The LMC6009 is useful for buffering gamma voltages into
column drivers that employ the resistor-divider architecture.
High output current capabilityandfastsettlingcharacteristics
of this device improve display quality by minimizing rise time
errors at the outputs of the column driver. The integration of
nine buffers and a multiplexer eliminates the need for discrete buffers and a separate multiplexer (MUX) chip on the
panel.
The LMC6009 is available in 48-pin surface mount TSSOP.
Application in VGA/SVGA TFT-LCD
Features
n Number of inputs18
n 3.3V and 5V operation
n Supply current3.5 mA
n Settling time3 µs
n A/B channel inputs for asymmetrical Gamma
n Number of outputs9
n Number of control inputs1
n Built-in thermal shutdown protection
Applications
n VGA/SVGA TFT-LCD drive circuits
n Electronic Notebooks
n Electronic Games
n Personal Communication Devices
n Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
ESD Tolerance1.0 kV
Input VoltageGND–0.3V ≤ V
Supply Voltage (VDD)−0.3 to +6.5 V
Operating Temperature−20˚C to +75˚C
Storage Temperature Range−55˚C to +150˚C
+
+0.3V
V
DD
Maximum Junction Temperature (T
Maximum Power Dissipation (P
)+150˚C
J
)1.09W
D
Operating Ratings (Note 1)
Supply Voltage2.7V ≤ V
≤
FrequencyDC-50 kHz
DC
Thermal Resistance (θ
DC
Derating8.70 mW/˚C
)
JA
DD
≤ 5.5V
3V DC Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for T
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for T
=
25˚C, and V
J
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
T
S1
T
S2
Note 2: See test circuits (
Settling Time 1 (Note 2)IDC= 13 mA (Sink/Source)36µs
Settling Time 2 (Note 2)IDC= 13 mA (Sink/Source)36µs
Figure 3,Figure 4
and
Figure 5
)
=
.
3V
DD
DC
FIGURE 1. Rise and Fall Times at Outputs
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AC Electrical Characteristics
(Continued)
FIGURE 2.
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FIGURE 4. 13 mA Sink/Source
FIGURE 3. A1: 13 mA Source only
A2–A4: 13 mA Sink/Source
Description of Pins; LMC6009
Pin 1NCPin 25NC
Pin 2NCPin 26NC
Pin 3NCPin 27NC
Pin 4A1 in (A)Pin 28NC
Pin 5A1 in (B)Pin 29A/B Switch
Pin 6A2 in (A)Pin 30V
Pin 7A2 in (B)Pin 31GND (C)
Pin 8A3 in (A)Pin 32A9 out
Pin 9A3 in (B)Pin 33A8 out
Pin 10A4 in (A)Pin 34A7 out
Pin 11A4 in (B)Pin 35A6 out
Pin 12A5 in (A)Pin 36A5 out
Pin 13A5 in (B)Pin 37GND (B)
Pin 14A6 in (A)Pin 38V
Pin 15A6 in (B)Pin 39A4 out
Pin 16A7 in (A)Pin 40A3 out
Pin 17A7 in (B)Pin 41A2 out
Pin 18A8 in (A)Pin 42A1 out
Pin 19A8 in (B)Pin 43GND (A)
Pin 20A9 in (A)Pin 44V
Pin 21A9 in (B)Pin 45NC
Pin 22NCPin 46NC
Pin 23NCPin 47NC
Pin 24NCPin 48NC
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FIGURE 5. A6–A8: 13 mA Sink/Source
A9: 13 mA Sink Only
(C)
DD
(B)
DD
(A)
DD
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Block Diagram
FIGURE 6. Block Diagram of LMC6009
Applications
The LMC6009 is useful for buffering the nine reference voltages for gamma correction in a TFT-LCD as shown in
Figure 7
. The A/B channel inputs allow the user to alternate
two sets of gamma references to compensateforasymmetrical Gamma characteristic during Row Inversion. The
LMC6009 eliminates the need for nine external switches or
an 18-to-9 multiplexer.
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Since the buffers in the LMC6009 draw extremely low bias
current (1.5 µA max), large resistance values can be used in
the reference voltage string. This allows the power dissipation in the gamma reference circuit to be minimized. The
nine buffers are guaranteed to deliver 80 mA to the load, allowing the pixel voltages of the TFT-LCD to settle very
quickly.
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Applications (Continued)
FIGURE 7.
Example: Below is a calculation of pixel charge time (for a
black to black transition) in a VGAdisplay operating at a vertical refresh rate of 60 Hz, with a panel capacitance of 50 pF
per sub-pixel:
A full black to black transition represents the maximum
charging time for the panel, since it requires that the panel
capacitance be driven by a 4V swing from node V
(
Figure 7
).
REF1
Total capacitive load presented to the LMC6009 is
=
50pFx3x640=96 nF
C
L
Output current of the LMC6009 is:
=
80 mA
I
SC
Hence, slew time t
=
(96 nF x 4V)/80 mA=3.07 µs
SLEW
The total line time for a VGA system is approximately 34 µs.
Therefore, the LMC6009 easily meets the drive requirements for the application.The input resistance seen between
the V
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REFn
and V
inputs, (where n=0 thru 8) of the
REF(n+1)
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Column Driver (
Figure 7
) also draw current from the
LMC6009. Thus, the actual current available for charging the
panel capacitance is:
Ipx=80 mA - (V
VREF1–VVREF2
)/R
CD
where
=
V
V
R
Voltage at node V
V REFn
VREF(n+1)
CD
=
Voltage at node V
=
Column driver input resistance between
REFn
,
REF(n+1)
, and
VREFn and VREF(n+1)
Since the LMC6009 is capable of sourcing 80 mA, the pixel
charging time is primarily limited only by the length of the
R
time constant. To implement a high quality display,
CD.CL
column drivers that allow the shortest possible time constant
(lower values of R
of R
result in increased system quiescent power dissipa-
CD
tion. It is therefore important to optimize systemperformance
) are desirable. However, lower values
CD
by carefully considering speed vs power tradeoffs.
48-Lead Molded Thin Shrink Small Outline Package, JEDEC
NS Package Number MTD48
LMC6009 9 Channel Buffer Amplifier for TFT-LCD
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