EDN

LCD controller operates in harsh environments

Morgan Hill, Calif. — Digital View Inc. has introduced its HE-1920 fully-buffered multi-sync interface controller that provides analog and digital connections for large format, high-definition TFT ...
EDN

LCD Biasing and Contrast Control Methods

This article discusses a variety of methods in biasing Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) focusing on employing PIC microcontrollers with an LCD controller. LCD types and LCD waveforms detemine the type ...
Design-Reuse

Digital Blocks Extends the DB9000 TFT LCD Controller IP Core Family with the availability of the DB9000AXI for the AMBA 3.0 Interconnect

Specifically targeted for large resolution TFT LCD panels and the ARM AMBA 3.0 AXI Bus, the DB9000AAX is an out-of-the-box synthesizable soft IP Core for display system designers. GLEN ROCK, New ...
Electronic Design

OKI launches automotive LCD controller with video decoder

Oki Electric (www.oki.com) has developed liquid crystal display (LCD) controller chips that integrate video decoders compatible with NTSC, PAL and SECAM video standards. Oki Electric has developed ...
Design-Reuse

Digital Blocks Extends the DB9000 TFT LCD Controller IP Core Family with the availability of the DB9000OCP for the Open Core Protocol 2.2 Interconnect

Specifically targeted for TFT LCD panels and the Open Core Protocol 2.2 On-Chip Interconnect, the DB9000OCP is an out-of-the-box synthesizable soft IP Core for ASIC and ASSP design teams with display ...
Ars Technica

Repurpose Laptop screen, using LCD controller from old monitor?

I've looked all over the place trying to find any information i can on getting an old laptop screen to work using standard VGA/DVI. Almost everywhere, it's stated that you need to buy an LCD ...
Hackaday

TFT35 Dual Mode 3D Print Control – Hands On

I was rebuilding one of my 3D printers — again — and decided I needed a display upgrade. A color screen is nice, but there are some limitations. I also found there are ways around these limitations, ...
Electronic Design

Atmel MCUs Integrate LCD Controllers And Power-Saving Technology

Adding to the AVR family of microcontrollers are four devices with integrated LCD controllers and the company's picoPower power-saving technology. The 64-pin ATmega329P and 100-pin ATmega3290P devices ...
Game Rant

Microsoft Patent Shows Xbox Controller with LCD Display

Freelance writer, blogger, and author. Fantasy and video game enthusiast. Constantly typing... A patent recently filed by Microsoft shows a potential design change to Xbox controllers that would ...
Digi Times

Integrated LCD controller IC prices reportedly falling

Affected by slowing demand and increased supply in the second quarter, Genesis Microchip reportedly has lowered gmZAN1 chip prices from US$5.10-5.30 to US$4.50-5. Other integrated LCD controller IC ...
New Atlas

Sony files patent for universal game controller with LCD touch screen

According to a patent recently filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Sony is working on a universal game controller that could be used with competitor consoles from Microsoft and ...
GameSpot

PS4 controller to include LCD touch screen, biometric sensors?

The PlayStation 4 could introduce a new controller, pushing the longstanding and iconic DualShock input to the background. A "senior games studio" source speaking to CVG claims Sony's research and ...