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LCD panels use an analog input signal as a data source that
is compatible with a CRT monitor.
However, the conventionally adopted interface can not
enhance display quality or comply with high resolution
requirements. The signal of the analog interface must be encoded to
compose the RGB signal and be generated by a digital-to-analog
converter (DAC). The IC with an analog interface requires an
additional ADC to convert the analog input into a digitalized format and
decode the composite signal to each RGB datum. Therefore, DAC and
ADC distort the source datum, subsequently lowering display
quality. Moreover, video decoder circuits increase interference noise in
the data. Alternatively, a digital interface for the panel can reduce the
number of ADCs, DACs, video encoders and decoders to achieve a
higher display quality and resolution than the analog one. Furthermore,
discrete IC components cost less than analog ones.
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Importantly, a digital interface can
decrease the design schedule by 50% when adopting the
HDL-based scheme. For mass production, analog IC has a
yield loss exceeding 20% and is sensitive to process
variation.
The above predicament will increase IC
testing costs and complexity, making it extremely difficult to
achieve time to market delivery. Moreover, the
conventionally adopted analog interface can not satisfy
market requirements of high performance, high resolution,
and low retail cost.
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Based on the above, we should develop a digital
interface, in which both the data source and panel are
modified for integration to decrease the design schedule and
IC testing costs.
To do so, a digital video interface, e.g.,
CCR, and a digital RGB interface can be developed. The
digital signal processing can then be simulated using MatLab
software. Next, logic circuits can be described by program
editing. Additionally, the physical circuits can be generated
using CAD software.
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As anticipated, in addition to
automatically generating production procedures via
software, the proposed digital interface can
enhance the performance, e.g., display quality and
high resolution.
Furthermore, the proposed interface for
the panel can reduce the number of ADCs, DACs,
video encoders and decoders, ultimately decreasing
power consumption and production costs.
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Charging flash-light-capacitance circuits are
integrated into a single chip for digital cameras.
However, conventional circuits contain discrete
components,
not only increasing the overhead costs of
components by approximately 20%, but also increasing
production size by 10%.
The inability to integrate these circuits into
a single chip makes it impossible not only to satisfy
consumer demand for miniaturized, light and slim products,
but also to reduce time constraints in a design schedule
and production costs.
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Based on the above, we should develop
an integrated circuit to simplify conventional
circuits and easily support miniaturized products
To do so, conventional circuits
can be analyzed. Circuits can then be combined
to reduce the chip area. Next, in terms of the chip
layout, adding a substrate ring can restrain the
noise and the coupling effect.
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As anticipated, the proposed
integrated circuit can reduce overhead costs and
increase market competitiveness.
Importantly, in the market of digital still
cameras, the proposed integrated circuit can
simplify product design and miniaturize product
size.
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