Abstract: A source driver comprises a plurality of current-driving units, each of which includes a digital to analog converter (DAC), an operational amplifier, a first and second current source, a resistor, and a current mirror unit. The DAC converts programming data to an analog signal. The operational amplifier receives and amplifies the analog signal output from the DAC. The first current source generates a first current according to the amplified analog signal. The resistor is used to supply a feedback path from a reference voltage to the operational amplifier. The second current source outputs a second current according to a control signal generated by the display data. The current mirror unit mirrors a data current according to the sum of the first and second current to drive an organic light-emitting diode (OLED).

Abstract: A circuit for driving a display panel comprises a source driving circuit having a plurality of driving units for driving the display panel according to display data; at least one of the driving units has a buffer and a switch circuit wherein the buffer includes an input terminal and an output terminal, and the switch circuit is coupled to the buffer and used for selectively and electrically connecting the output terminal of the buffer and the display panel, electrically connecting the input terminal of the buffer and the display panel, or electrically disconnecting the buffer and the display panel. The present invention also provides a method for driving a display panel.