Date: 17/05/2012

Flat Panel Display-Link serializer from TI for tablets, ebooks and laptops

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has introduced a low-power, Flat Panel Display (FDP)-Link serializer that delivers high screen resolution in tablet computers, ebooks, laptops and portable display monitors. With the pixel clock rate of 185-MHz, the dual LVDS DS90C187 supports WQXGA LCD panels at 30 Hz and QXGA panels at 60 Hz. The DS90C187 consumes 90-mW when supporting the 1080p WUXGA screen resolution.

FPD-Link is the LVDS interface for LCD panels and is interoperable with TI's FlatLink products. It uses three or more differential signals, plus a clock, to transmit video data to the panel. LVDS is the interface for mid-sized display panels and requires no software overhead.

Features:

1. Supply: 1.8 V
2. Power consumption: 90 mW
3. HD resolution: WUXGA (1920 x 1200) with 24-bit RGB color
4. Clock: 185 MHz
5. Package: 7 x 7 mm dual row QFN
6. Optional: 18 bit color mode, 6 bits per pixel

The serializer serves as the bridge between the processor and LCD display.

The DS90C187 is available now in 92-pin QFN package. The retail price is $3.95 in 1,000-unit quantities.