SBOS571C August   2011  – August 2018 BUF20800-Q1

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified Block Diagram
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 General-call Reset and Power-up
      2. 7.3.2 Output Voltage
      3. 7.3.3 Output Latch
      4. 7.3.4 Programmable VCOM
      5. 7.3.5 REFH and REFL Input range
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Replacement of Traditional Gamma Buffer
      2. 7.4.2 Dynamic Gamma Control
    5. 7.5 Programming
      1. 7.5.1 Two-wire Bus Overview
      2. 7.5.2 Data Rates
      3. 7.5.3 Read/Write Operations
        1. 7.5.3.1 Writing
        2. 7.5.3.2 Reading
      4. 7.5.4 Register Maps
        1. 7.5.4.1 Addressing the BUF20800-Q1
      5. 7.5.5 Registers
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Input Capacitor Selection
        2. 8.2.2.2 REFH and REFL Voltage Settings
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
      4. 8.2.4 Configuration for 20 Gamma Channels
      5. 8.2.5 Configuration for 22 Gamma Channels
      6. 8.2.6 The BUF20800-Q1 in Industrial Applications
      7. 8.2.7 Total TI Panel Solution
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.1.1 General PowerPAD Design Considerations
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

7.4.1 Replacement of Traditional Gamma Buffer

Traditional gamma buffers rely on a resistor string (often using expensive 0.1% resistors) to set the gamma voltages. During development, the optimization of these gamma voltages can be time-consuming. Programming these gamma voltages with the BUF20800-Q1 can significantly reduce the time required for gamma voltage optimization. The final gamma values can be written into an external EEPROM to replace a traditional gamma buffer solution. During power-up of the LCD panel, the timing controller reads the EEPROM and loads the values into the BUF20800-Q1 to generate the desired gamma voltages. Figure 10a shows the traditional resistor string; Figure 10b shows the more efficient alternative method using the BUF20800-Q1.

BUF20800-Q1 uses the most advanced high-voltage CMOS process available today, which allows it to be competitive with traditional gamma buffers.

This technique offers significant advantages:

  • It shortens development time significantly.
  • It allows demonstration of various gamma curves to LCD monitor makers by simply uploading a different set of gamma values.
  • It allows simple adjustment of gamma curves during production to accommodate changes in the panel manufacturing process or end-customer requirements.
  • It decreases cost and space.

BUF20800-Q1 appinfo_reptradbuff_SBOS571.gifFigure 10. Replacement of the Traditional Gamma Buffer