Abstract: Disclosed are a display apparatus and a power supplying method thereof. The display apparatus includes: a backlight driver configured to drive a backlight to emit light; a main power supply configured to detect connection of the backlight to the backlight driver and supply a voltage to the backlight driver in response to a control voltage; and a standby power supply configured to supply the control voltage to the main power supply, in response to determining the connection of the backlight to the backlight driver.

Abstract: A connector apparatus a display apparatus including the connector are provided. The connector apparatus includes: a pair of connectors configured to be coupled to apparatuses; and a cable connecting the pair of connectors, wherein each connector of the pair of connectors includes a signal line part including a plurality of signal pins and a power line part including first and second terminals.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) driver circuit is provided. The light emitting diode (LED) driver circuit includes an LED array; an LED driving circuit configured to provide a constant current to the LED array by a switching operation of a switch element; and a driving controller configured to control the switch element using a clock signal of a preset frequency so that the constant current corresponding to a dimming signal is provided to the LED array. The driving controller varies a frequency of the clock signal in response to a signal value indicating that the dimming signal is being transitioned.

Abstract: A power supplying system and a power module are provided. The power supplying system includes a power supplying apparatus configured to supply power to a display apparatus, and process an image signal received from outside and transmit the processed image signal to the display apparatus, and a power module configured to supply power to an external apparatus, wherein the power module is configured to be docked with the power supplying apparatus.

Abstract: A display device is provided, which includes a light emitter including an LED array; a current detector configured to detect current that flows through the LED array; a driving circuit configured to provide constant current to the LED array; and a cable including a first line configured to provide the constant current that is provided from the driving circuit to the light emitter, and a second line configured to connect a node, to which the current detector and the driving circuit are commonly connected, and the driving circuit to each other.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus is disclosed. The power supply apparatus to supply power to an electronic apparatus includes a first relay and a second relay which are turned on and off to control power supply with respect to the electronic apparatus, and a processor configured to control a switching operation of the first relay and the second relay based on at least one of a connection detection signal indicating connection of the power supply apparatus and the electronic apparatus, and a power on/off signal indicating a power on/off command with respect to the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A connector apparatus a display apparatus including the connector are provided. The connector apparatus includes: a pair of connectors configured to be coupled to apparatuses; and a cable connecting the pair of connectors, wherein each connector of the pair of connectors includes a signal line part including a plurality of signal pins and a power line part including first and second terminals.

Abstract: A display device and a method for driving the same are provided. The display device includes a light emitter comprising a plurality of light emitting elements connected in parallel to each other, and a driving circuit configured to change an operating state of a part of the plurality of light emitting elements based on temperature detection of switching elements respectively connected to the plurality of light emitting elements.

Abstract: An inductor configured to be mounted on a printed circuit board is provided. The inductor includes a drum core including a cylindrical body and first and second flanges extending from opposite ends of the cylindrical body, a coil wound around the cylindrical body, a plurality of pins on which opposite ends of the coil are wound, wherein each of the plurality of pins has one end fixed to the second flange and another end configured to be fixed to the printed circuit board, and at least one projection which protrudes from the second flange and is configured to support the inductor to stand vertically on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A light emitting diode controlling circuit includes a first integrator configured to integrate a voltage value across a resistor of a light emitting diode driving circuit, a second integrator configured to integrate a predetermined reference current value, a comparator configured to compare a first integral value output from the first integrator and a second integral value output from the second integrator, and a controller configured to control a switch according to result of comparing the first integral value and the second integral value.

Abstract: A display apparatus, a power supply and a power control method thereof are provided. The display apparatus includes: a display configured to display an image; a power supply comprising: a voltage supplier configured to receive input voltage and supply operation voltage for the display; and a voltage selector configured to selectively supply the operation voltage according to a level of the input voltage; and a processor configured to output a configuration signal to activate or deactivate the voltage selector.

Abstract: Disclosed are a display apparatus, a light source driving apparatus and a driving method thereof, the display apparatus including: an image processor which is configured to process an image; and a controller which is configured to set a plurality of current levels corresponding to a plurality of screen modes for a display and control the display to perform a dimming by receiving a current level of a current which corresponds to a screen mode of the display.

Abstract: A light source driving apparatus, a display apparatus and a driving method thereof are disclosed. The light source driving apparatus includes a tapped-inductor boost converter (TIBC) circuit, the TIBC circuit including: a switching unit configured to be turned on and off in accordance with a preset cycle; a tapped inductor configured to transfer a current from a primary side to a secondary side as the switching unit is turned on; and a snubber configured to include a clamp capacitor and clamp diode configured to clamp a voltage of the switching unit, a resonance capacitor configured to perform a resonance as being charged and discharged corresponding to a switching cycle of the switching unit, and first and second resonance diodes configured to charge and discharge the resonance capacitor. Thus, the TIBC circuit provided with the lossless snubber can prevent the voltage stress from increasing during the resonance since the voltage of the switching unit is clamped.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display apparatus comprising: a signal receiver configured to receive an image signal; a signal processor configured to process the received image signal; a display comprising a display panel which displays an image based on the processed image signal, and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) groups each of which comprises a plurality of LEDs connected in series and the LED groups being connected in parallel with each other to emit light for an image to be displayed on the panel in accordance with a driving current; a plurality of switches respectively provided in the LED groups and selectively cutting off flow of a driving current in each LED group; a voltage adjuster configured to apply a driving voltage to the plurality of LED groups; and a controller configured to control the plurality of switches so that the driving current can flow in the LED group to be driven among the plurality of LED groups, and to control the voltage adjuster so that the applied driving voltage can have a preset

Abstract: A display device is provided, which includes a panel configured to display an image using an LED backlight configured to emit light incident on the panel, an image signal interface configured to provide an image signal to the panel, and a power supply including an LED driver configured to generate constant current, wherein the LED driver is detachable from the power supply.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a display panel, a chassis configured to support the display panel, a backlight unit configured to be installed on the chassis, and an electricity generator configured to use the backlight unit as a heat source to generate electricity. The electricity generator includes a heat transfer unit which contacts the backlight unit, at least one heat storage unit which contacts the heat transfer unit, and at least one thermoelectric device comprising a heat generator and a heat absorber contacting the heat transfer unit. The at least one thermoelectric device absorbs heat, which is generated from the backlight unit, through the heat transfer unit in response to the backlight unit being driven and absorbs heat from the at least one heat storage unit through the heat transfer unit in response to the backlight unit not being driven.

Abstract: A display unit and a display device are disclosed. The display unit includes a display panel configured to display a content thereon, a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to generate a drive signal for driving the display panel; and a chip-on-film in which a display driver integrated circuit (IC) is mounted, configured to electrically interconnect the display panel and the PCB. One side of the PCB includes an uneven part including a convex region and a concave region, and the PCB is bonded to the chip-on-film in the concave region. The display device includes the display unit and a stand.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) driver circuit is provided. The light emitting diode (LED) driver circuit includes an LED array; an LED driving circuit configured to provide a constant current to the LED array by a switching operation of a switch element; and a driving controller configured to control the switch element using a clock signal of a preset frequency so that the constant current corresponding to a dimming signal is provided to the LED array. The driving controller varies a frequency of the clock signal in response to a signal value indicating that the dimming signal is being transitioned.

Abstract: A light emitting diode driving circuit including a first LED array; a second LED array; an LED driving circuit configured to provide a constant current to the first LED array and/or the second LED array; a linear circuit configured to selectively provide a second current that is smaller than the constant current to the second LED array; and a driving controller configured to control the LED driving circuit and the linear circuit such that the constant current is selectively provided to the first LED array or the second LED array based on an operating mode, and such that the second current is provided to the second LED array only when the constant current is being provided to the first LED array.

Abstract: A display device and a method for driving a backlight thereof are provided. The display device includes a signal generator configured to generate a first PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) signal and a second PWM signal, a low current driver configured to generate first output current using the first PWM signal, a high current driver configured to generate second output current using the second PWM signal, and a backlight configured to be driven by at least one of the first output current generated by the low current driver and the second output current generated by the high current driver. Accordingly, the display device can control the brightness of the backlight with an extended resolution which is higher than the resolution that can be output from the existing backlight.