PMIC Configuration by Board Architecture in Display Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display devices require complex modifications and code changes in the timing controller (TCON) to accommodate different PMIC architectures and models, leading to increased maintenance complexity.
Innovation Solution
A method and architecture that involves reading configuration information to determine the circuit board architecture type, loading PMIC configuration data, and configuring it to the PMIC, using a reading and loading module to simplify the process across different models.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If TCON code is modified to accommodate different PMIC architectures and models, then the system becomes more adaptable to different models, but the code maintenance complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically determines the circuit board architecture type by reading configuration information, and automatically adjusts the data loading process accordingly. The reading and loading module changes its behavior based on the detected architecture type (separated or combined), eliminating the need for multiple static code versions for different models.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the approach from modifying code structure to changing configuration parameters. By storing architecture type information and PMIC configuration data in configuration files, the system can adapt to different models by loading different parameters rather than requiring code modifications, thus reducing maintenance complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If TCON code is modified for different memory types and addresses, then the system supports different memory configurations, but the modification work increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses configuration files as templates that contain pre-defined memory type information and address configurations for different architecture types. Instead of modifying code for each memory configuration, the system copies and loads appropriate configuration data from these templates, significantly reducing modification work while maintaining support for various memory types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple architecture types are supported with different configuration methods, then the system becomes more versatile, but the configuration process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The reading and loading module automatically performs architecture type determination and configuration data loading without requiring manual intervention or complex configuration procedures. The system reads configuration information, determines the architecture type autonomously, and loads the appropriate PMIC configuration data, simplifying the configuration process while supporting multiple architecture types.
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AI summary
A method and architecture for configuring data in a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), and a display panel are disclosed. By means of the method for configuring data, the times of rewriting reading and loading module code for architectures of different models are reduced. A same configuration format is used for each reading and loading module model, facilitating porting of the storage module or the reading and loading module into different models. For different models, only the configuration information is required to be rewritten, and the reading and loading module performs corresponding actions according to the corresponding settings, facilitating the control of products.