Objective:

Understand the basics of Flat Panel Display Interface techniques.

Reading Assignment:

1. Read about the different Flat Panel Display Interface technologies in "FPD Interface ."
2. To find out how FPD-Link has revolutionalized the display industry, read "LVDS based FPD-Link spans industries with Gigabits @ milliwatts! "
3. To learn more about the functionality of FPD-Link technology, read AN-1032, "An Introduction to FPD Link."

Research Assignment:

Using the knowledge you gained from the reading assignments, answer the following questions:

• What is the difference between FPD-Link and LDI? check answer
• What does the LDI chipset use to open up the eye pattern? check answer
• What enhancement allows the LDI chipset to use standard twisted pair cables? check answer
• What is DC Balancing and how does it work? check answer
• Does LVDS or TMDS have odd-mode transmission? check answer
• When trying to reduce the cost of cables, is the number of shields or the number of conductors the major consideration? check answer

Program Coordinator/Professor

Albert Lee
Albert Lee is a Senior Applications Manager for the Display Division's Flat Panel Display product line at National Semiconductor Corp. in Santa Clara, California.  With over 10 plus years of related experience in the applications and design of Flat Panel display products, Albert Lee is contributing to Nationals emerging leadership in this rapidly expanding market segment.  Before joining National in 1999, he received a BSEE from Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts in 1987.

Quiz:

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