Pixel Driving Circuit Segmentation for Dynamic Power Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional pixel driving circuits in display panels experience high dynamic power consumption, leading to increased temperature and abnormal display performance due to the need for high voltage to drive light-emitting elements, affecting the practicality and display quality.

Innovation Solution

A pixel driving circuit with a first and second data input module, a display driving module, and a light emitting module, where the driving transistor is controlled by the potential at the first node when both data signals are coupled, allowing the power signal to be transmitted to the second node, enabling the light emitting element to generate a working current and emit light at a lower voltage, reducing dynamic power consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If high voltage is applied to the data signal line to drive the light-emitting element, then sufficient current is provided for light emission, but dynamic power consumption increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission currentVSAvoiddynamic power consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the data signal input into two separate data input modules (first and second data input modules) that operate at different time periods. The first data input module inputs data during a first time period, and the second data input module inputs data during a second time period. This segmentation allows the circuit to achieve the required light emission current through sequential voltage application rather than simultaneous high voltage, thereby reducing dynamic power consumption while maintaining sufficient drive current for the light-emitting element.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Illumination intensity

If high voltage is applied to the data signal line, then the light-emitting element emits light adequately, but temperature increases and device characteristics change

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission intensityVSAvoidcomponent temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the data input process into two distinct time periods with two separate data input modules. By applying voltage sequentially rather than simultaneously, the peak current demand is reduced, which in turn reduces resistive heating (I²R losses) in the circuit components. This temporal segmentation maintains adequate light emission intensity while preventing excessive temperature rise that would cause device characteristic drift.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Illumination intensity

If high voltage is used to drive the light-emitting element, then light emission is sufficient, but display performance becomes abnormal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission intensityVSAvoiddisplay performance stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements segmentation of the data input operation into two time periods using separate data input modules. This approach maintains sufficient light emission intensity by ensuring the light-emitting element receives adequate voltage, while the sequential operation prevents the simultaneous high current draw that causes voltage drops and signal interference. Consequently, display performance remains stable and abnormal phenomena are avoided.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Device complexity

If a single data input module is used, then the circuit structure is simple, but sufficient current for light emission cannot be achieved without high voltage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit structure complexityVSAvoidlight emission current
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a second data input module in addition to the first, creating a segmented data input architecture. While this increases circuit complexity compared to a single input module, it enables the circuit to achieve sufficient light emission current through sequential voltage application. The segmentation allows each input module to operate at lower voltage levels while still providing adequate total drive current, thus avoiding the need for high voltage operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS11776471B2Pixel driving circuit, driving method thereof, and display panel
Publication Date: 2023.10.03 SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICON DISPLAY TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The invention discloses a pixel driving circuit, a driving method thereof, and a display panel. In the present invention, by adding a single-stage compensation circuit of the second data input module to the first data input module, the driving transistor is controlled by the potential generated at the first node when the first data signal and the second data signal are coupled to the first node, and the power signal is transmitted to the second node to make the light emitting element emit light, which can reduce dynamic power consumption and improve the display performance of the display panel.