Panel Control Circuit Slew Rate Boosting via Adjusting Current

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Solution Overview

Problem

The increasing resolution of display devices leads to a decrease in the slew rate of panel control circuits, resulting in inefficiencies and increased power consumption.

Innovation Solution

A panel control circuit is designed with an output control circuit that selectively supplies an adjusting current during signal transition sections, improving the slew rate while minimizing power consumption by controlling the intensity of the operating current.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the resolution of the display device is increased, then the display quality is improved, but the slew rate of the panel control circuit decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay qualityVSAvoidslew rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the operating current adjustable and time-variable. The output control circuit dynamically changes the operating current supplied to the output circuit based on the signal transition requirements, allowing the system to adapt its performance characteristics rather than operating at a fixed current level throughout the entire signal period.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the electrical parameter (operating current) of the output circuit to resolve the contradiction. By adjusting the operating current intensity during signal transitions, the system achieves higher slew rates when needed while consuming less power during stable periods, thus improving both speed and energy efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Speed

If the operating current intensity is increased to improve slew rate, then the signal transition speed is improved, but the power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveslew rateVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies periodic action by supplying the adjusted operating current only during specific time periods - namely during signal transitions - rather than continuously. The output control circuit detects when transitions occur and applies the higher current only during those brief intervals, then returns to normal operating current levels, thereby achieving improved slew rates when needed while minimizing overall power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses partial action by applying the adjusted operating current only partially - specifically during signal transition sections rather than throughout the entire signal period. This selective application of enhanced current provides the necessary slew rate improvement only when signal transitions occur, avoiding unnecessary power consumption during stable signal periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution enhances the slew rate of the source driver and reduces power consumption by strategically applying an adjusting current during specific signal transitions, thereby improving efficiency and reducing power usage.

Implementation Method 1

the output control circuit is configured to output an adjusting current to the output circuit in a signal transition section of the output change signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSlew rate control through current adjustment:

Implementation Method 2

The output circuit may include operational amplifiers configured to convert the gamma voltages into the data signals and output the data signals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVoltage conversion and amplification:

Data Source

PatentUS11322066B2Panel control circuit and display device including the same
Publication Date: 2022.05.03 MAGNACHIP SEMICON LTD
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AI summary

A panel control circuit configured to control a display panel includes a plurality of pixels. The panel control circuit includes a controller configured to output an image data and a source driver, including an output circuit and an output control circuit, configured to generate data signals based on the image data. The controller is configured to output an output change signal for changing an output of the source driver. The output circuit is configured to output the data signals to the display panel, and the output control circuit is configured to output an adjusting current to the output circuit in a signal transition section of the output change signal.