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March. 2000.
Ver. 1.0
Prepared by: Myoung-Sik, Suh
mail to: mssuh@samsung.co.kr
S6C06708 BIT 384 / 402 CHANNEL TFT-LCD SOURCE DRIVER
S6C0670 Specification Revision History
VersionContentDate
0.0OriginalAug.1999
1.0“Resistor strings” , “CLK1 pulse high period”Mar.2000
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DC CHARACTERISTICS................................................................................................................................... 27
SINGLE EDGE AC CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................................................... 28
DOUBLE EDGE AC CHARACTERISTICS........................................................................................................ 29
SINGLE EDGE WAVEFORMS (VIH = 0.8 VDD1, VIL = 0.2 VDD1) ...................................................................30
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN CLK1, START PULSE (DIO1, DIO2) AND BLANKING PERIOD ....................... 32
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S6C06708 BIT 384 / 402 CHANNEL TFT-LCD SOURCE DRIVER
INTRODUCTION
The S6C0670 is a 384 / 402 channel output, TFT-LCD source driver for an 256 gray scale LCD panel. Data input
is based on digital input consisting of 8 bits by 6 dots, which can realize a full-color display of 16,700,000 color by
output of 256 values gamma-corrected.
This device has an internal D/A (Digital-to-Analog) converter for each output and 16 (8-by-2) reference voltages.
Because the output dynamic range is as large as 7.8 - 14.8 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.
S6C0670 can be adopted to larger panel, and SHL (shift direction selection) pin makes the use of the LCD panel
connection conveniently. Maximum operation clock frequency is 75 MHz at 3.0 V logic operation, single edge
and it can be applied to the TFT-LCD panel of UXGA standard.
FEATURES
• TFT active matrix LCD source driver LSI
• 256 G/S is possible through 16 (8 by 2) reference voltages 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)
• Single edge, Double edge compatible (DEC)
• Logic supply voltage: 2.5 - 3.6 V
• LCD driver supply voltage: 8.0 - 15.0 V
• Output dynamic range: 7.8 - 14.8 Vp-p
• Maximum operating frequency: fMAX = 75 MHz
(internal data transmission rate at 3.0 V operation, single edge)
• Output: 384 / 402 outputs
• TCP available
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8 BIT 384 / 402 CHANNEL TFT-LCD SOURCE DRIVERS6C0670
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
SymbolPin NameDescription
VDD1Logic power supply2.5 - 3.6 V
VDD2Driver power supply8.0 - 15.0 V
VSS1Logic groundGround (0 V)
VSS2Driver groundGround (0 V)
Y1 - Y402Driver outputsThe D/A converted 256 gray-scale analog voltage is output.
D0<0:7>
- D5<0:7>
SHL
DIO1Start pulse input/output
DIO2Start pulse input/output
DATPOL1
DATPOL2
POLPolarity input
CLK2Shift clock input
CLK1Latch input
VGMA1
–
VGMA16
SELTOutput selection input
DEC
TESTTest input
Display data input
Shift direction control
input
Data inversion input
Gamma corrected power
supplies
Double edge selection
input
The display data is input with a width of 48 bits,
gray-scale data (8 bits) by 6 dots (R,G,B) DX0: LSB, DX7: 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 → Y402, DIO2 output
SHL = L: DIO2 input, Y402 → 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<0:7> - D2<0:7> is inverted
DATPOL2 = H: Display data of D3<0:7> - D5<0:7> is inverted
POL = H: The reference voltage for odd number outputs are VGMA9 –
VGMA16 and those for even number outputs are VGMA1 – VGMA8.
POL = L: The reference voltage for odd number outputs are VGMA1 –
VGMA8 and those for even number outputs are VGMA9 – VGMA16.
Refer to the shift register's shift clock input. When DEC is Low, the
display data is loaded to the data register at the rising edge of
CLK2.When DEC is High, the display data is loaded to the data register
at the rising and falling 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 > …… > VGMA15 > VGMA16 > VSS2
Keep gray-scale power supply unchanged during the gray-scale
voltage output.
DEC = L: Single Edge, the display data is loaded to the data register at
the rising edge of CLK2. DEC = H: Double Edge, the display data is
loaded to the data register at the rising and falling edge of CLK2.
TEST = L: Normal operation mode
TEST = H: Test mode (OP AMP CUT-OFF, Rpd = 10kΩ)
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OPERATION DESCRIPTION
DISPLAY DATA TRANSFER
(1) DEC = ”L”
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 402 (or 384) channels is 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).
(2) DEC = ”H”
When DIO1 (or DIO2) pulse is loaded into internal latch on the rising (or falling) edge of CLK2, DIO1 (or DIO2)
pulse enables the operation of data transfer. display data is valid on the next falling (or rising) edge of CLK2.
Once all the data of 402 (or 384) channels is 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 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 16 (8 by 2) gamma corrected power supplies
(VGMA1 - VGMA16). Besides, to be able to deal with dot line inversion when mounted on a single-side, gradation
voltages with different polarity can be output to the odd number output pins and the even number output pins.
Among 8-by-2 gamma corrected voltages, input gray-scale voltages of the same polarity with respect to the
common voltage, for the respective 8 gamma corrected voltages of VGMA1 - VGMA8 and VGMA9 - VGMA16.
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