Abstract: A stable voltage converter is described. The stable voltage converter has an error amplifier, a plurality of subtraction circuits, a plurality of converter channels, and a plurality of current sensors. The error amplifier compares a reference voltage and an average output voltage to generate an error signal for stabilizing the output voltage of the converter. The subtraction circuits input the error signal and channel current signals generated by the current sensors, and then output modified error signals for controlling the converter channels to adequately output direct current power outputs.

Abstract: A voltage reference circuit and method for producing a voltage as a reference voltage for a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel. The voltage reference circuit with controllable temperature coefficients includes a logic operation unit and a voltage selection circuit. The logic operation unit receives a command corresponding to the temperature coefficient of an LCD panel and provides a selection signal according to the command. The selection signal is applied to the voltage selection circuit. Depending on the selection signal, the voltage selection circuit generates a selected voltage which is used to produce a reference voltage.

Abstract: A stable voltage converter is described. The stable voltage converter has an error amplifier, a plurality of subtraction circuits, a plurality of converter channels, and a plurality of current sensors. The error amplifier compares a reference voltage and an average output voltage to generate an error signal for stabilizing the output voltage of the converter. The subtraction circuits input the error signal and channel current signals generated by the current sensors, and then output modified error signals for controlling the converter channels to adequately output direct current power outputs.

Abstract: A driver circuit for use in driving displays has an input receiving a digital input data having n bits for selecting one of a plurality of voltage levels for driving the circuit. The circuit also has an output, a plurality of digital signal lines coupled to the digital input data, and a plurality of active regions coupled to a first side of the output. Each of the plurality of active regions is coupled to a separate voltage level. The circuit further includes a plurality of pass transistors at a first subset of locations where the plurality of digital signal lines overlap the plurality of active regions, and a plurality of depletion-implanted transistors at a second subset of locations where the plurality of digital signal lines overlap the plurality of active regions. The number of the plurality of digital signal lines on one side of the output can be odd number, such as 2n−1, or can be 2n−2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fast-working residual display suppression circuit for LCD and a method thereto. The method includes the following steps: receiving a control signal; if the control signal is an automatic control signal, comparing a first reference voltage with a fixed difference to a supply voltage to a second reference voltage according to an externally input start signal; as the first reference voltage≦the second reference voltage, outputting an activating signal to an LCD power controller and a fast discharge circuit; if the control signal is a manual control signal, directly outputting the activating signal in order to drive the LCD power controller and the fast discharge circuit and cutting off the power supply to the fast discharge circuit by the LCD power controller according to the activating signal and combining two discharge paths of the fast discharge circuit to produce an optimal discharge path to speed up the discharge rate.

Abstract: A balanced current converter with multiple PWM converter channels has an error amplifier, a main converter channel and at least one parallel converter channel. The converter provides a DC power output and feeds back an average output voltage signal. The error amplifier compares a reference voltage signal and the average output voltage signal to generate an error signal. The main converter channel outputs a main channel current signal and a main channel power output according to the error signal. The parallel converter channel compares the main channel current signal and the respective parallel channel current signal to generate a first deviation signal, then compares the first deviation signal and the error signal to generate a second deviation signal. The parallel converter channel provides and measures a respective parallel channel power output to feed back the respective parallel channel current signal.

Abstract: A stable voltage converter is described. The converter has multiple pulse width modulated channels having an error amplifier and a plurality of converter channels. The error amplifier compares the reference voltage and the average output voltage to generate an error signal for stabilizing the output voltage of the converter. Each converter channel uses the error signal input and generates a direct current power output. Furthermore, each converter channel includes a subtraction circuit, a pulse width modulator, a power switch, a filter and a current sensor. The subtraction circuit coupled with the error amplifier inputs the error signal and a channel current signal proportional to the direct current power output; therefore, the subtraction circuit subtracts the channel current signal from the error signal and outputs a modified error signal. The pulse width modulator inputs the ramp signal and the modified error signal then outputs the pulse width modulator signal.

Abstract: A driver circuit for use in driving displays has an input receiving a digital input data having n bits for selecting one of a plurality of voltage levels for driving the circuit. The circuit also has an output, a plurality of digital signal lines coupled to the digital input data, and a plurality of active regions coupled to a first side of the output. Each of the plurality of active regions is coupled to a separate voltage level. The circuit further includes a plurality of pass transistors at a first subset of locations where the plurality of digital signal lines overlap the plurality of active regions, and a plurality of depletion-implanted transistors at a second subset of locations where the plurality of digital signal lines overlap the plurality of active regions. The number of the plurality of digital signal lines on one side of the output can be odd number, such as 2n−1, or can be 2n−2.

Abstract: A balanced current converter with multiple PWM converter channels is described. A balanced current converter has an error amplifier, a main converter channel and at least one parallel converter channel. The converter provides a DC power output and feeds back an average output voltage signal. The error amplifier compares the reference voltage signal and the average output voltage signal to generate the error signal. The main converter channel outputs the main channel current signal and the main channel power output according to the error signal. The parallel converter channel compares the main channel current signal and the respective parallel channel current signal to generate the first deviation signal. The parallel converter channel continues comparing the first deviation signal and the error signal to generate a second deviation signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fast-working residual display suppression circuit for LCD and a method thereto. The method includes the following steps: receiving a control signal; if the control signal is an automatic control signal, comparing a first reference voltage with a fixed difference to a supply voltage to a second reference voltage according to an externally input start signal; as the first reference voltage≦the second reference voltage, outputting an activating signal to an LCD power controller and a fast discharge circuit; if the control signal is a manual control signal, directly outputting the activating signal in order to drive the LCD power controller and the fast discharge circuit and cutting off the power supply to the fast discharge circuit by the LCD power controller according to the activating signal and combining two discharge paths of the fast discharge circuit to produce an optimal discharge path to speed up the discharge rate.

Abstract: A control circuit for eliminating residual image in an LCD includes: a detecting circuit, a comparator, a sub-control circuit, and a discharge circuit. When an LCD voltage generating circuit is turned on and the driving voltage of the circuit is built, the detecting circuit outputs an enable signal to the comparator, to compare a reference voltage and a threshold voltage. When the reference voltage is lower than the threshold voltage, the comparator outputs a data signal to the sub-control circuit. After receiving the data signals, the sub-control circuit outputs a control signal to the discharge circuit to release the charge stored in the at least one stable state capacitor of the LCD's voltage generating circuit, thus preventing the formation of residual image.

Abstract: A driver circuit for use in driving displays has an input receiving a digital input data having n bits for selecting one of a plurality of voltage levels for driving the circuit. The circuit also has an output, a plurality of digital signal lines coupled to the digital input data, and a plurality of active regions coupled to a first side of the output. Each of the plurality of active regions is coupled to a separate voltage level. The circuit further includes a plurality of pass transistors at a first subset of locations where the plurality of digital signal lines overlap the plurality of active regions, and a plurality of depletion-implanted transistors at a second subset of locations where the plurality of digital signal lines overlap the plurality of active regions. The number of the plurality of digital signal lines on one side of the output can be odd number, such as 2n−1, or can be 2n−2.

Abstract: The present invention provides a regulator used in an active terminator of a bus. The regulator comprises a voltage-regulated terminal, a first operational amplifier and a non-inverting input terminal thereof coupled to a reference voltage. An inverting input terminal of a second operational amplifier is coupled to the reference voltage. A control gate of a first transistor is coupled to an output terminal of the first operational amplifier. A source of the first transistor is coupled to an inverting input terminal of the first operational amplifier to form a feedback network and to provide a stable circuit of sourcing current. A control gate of a second transistor is coupled to an output terminal of the second operational amplifier and a drain of the second transistor to a non-inverting input terminal of the second operational amplifier to form the feedback network and to provide a stable circuit of sinking current.

Abstract: A voltage reference circuit and method for producing a voltage as a reference voltage for a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel. The voltage reference circuit with controllable temperature coefficients includes a logic operation unit and a voltage selection circuit. The logic operation unit receives a command corresponding to the temperature coefficient of an LCD panel and provides a selection signal according to the command. The selection signal is applied to the voltage selection circuit. Depending on the selection signal, the voltage selection circuit generates a selected voltage which is used to produce a reference voltage.

Abstract: A driving circuit such as for driving pixels of an LCD includes first and second digital-to-analog converters respectively coupled to receive first and second digital input values. The outputs of the first and second digital-to-analog converters are connected to first and second output transistors, the outputs of which are connected together to a driving voltage output terminal. A predetermined voltage is applied to the gate of each output transistor. The first and second digital-to-analog converters and their associated output transistors correspond to upper and lower ranges of output voltage. During a display cycle, one digital-to-analog converter receives a digital value to be output as a driving voltage, while the other digital-to-analog converter receives a digital value to be output as a voltage that renders its associated output transistor nonconductive.

Abstract: A driving circuit suitable for driving pixels in an LCD array includes dual channel digital-to-analog converters (DACs). Each dual channel DAC outputs on channel A and channel B outputs the analog version of an applied digital signal and a non-passing voltage, respectively, and switches these outputs in response to a toggle signal. The DAC outputs are applied to paired output transistors such that one transistor of each transistor pair is rendered conductive and the other transistor is rendered non-conductive during each display cycle. By designating alternate DACs to receive upper and lower voltage range driving voltages, respectively, each pixel is alternately driven by voltages in the upper and lower voltage range and the driving voltage range applied to each pixel in one display cycle is opposite to the voltage range applied to the immediately adjacent pixels in the same display cycle.

Abstract: A three-level detector is used to detect the state of a level input pertaining to a relatively-high level, a relatively-low level, or floating. The three-level detector comprises a first inverter, a second inverter, a decision logic circuit, a switching circuit, and a latch. The first inverter and the second inverter, whose inputs are connected to the level input, have a relatively-high threshold voltage and a relatively-low threshold voltage, respectively. The decision logic circuit generates a detected signal representing the state of the level input in response to outputs of the first and second inverters. Moreover, the switching circuit is connected between the level input and a reference level. The latch generates one control signal to regulate the state of the switching circuit. When the state of the level input pertains to either the relatively-high level or a relatively-low level, the switching circuit is turned off. The switching circuit is turned on when the state of the level input is floating.