TI Korea (CEO Kent Jeon, www.ti.com/ww/kr) May 21, 2012 – TI has introduced a low-power FPD-Link serializer (product name: DS90C187) that extends battery life while delivering industry-leading screen resolution for tablet computers, e-readers, laptops, portable display monitors and similar devices. With an industry-leading 185MHz pixel clock speed, the dual LVDS DS90C187 supports WQXGA LCD panels at 30Hz and QXGA panels at 60Hz, respectively. The maximum competitor product achieves only 174MHz pixel speed for WUXGA screen resolution. The DS90C187 also consumes only 90mA when supporting 1080p WUXGA screen resolution, extending battery life. (For more information and sample orders, refer to www.ti.com/ds90c187-pr-kr)

FPD-Link is a proprietary LVDS interface for LCD panels and is interoperable with TI's FlatLink products. It transmits video data to the panel using three or more differential signals along with a clock. LVDS is the most widely adopted interface for medium-sized display panels, and because it requires no software overhead, it enables faster time-to-market for increased production. Until recently, display resolution for tablets has been addressed with single-lane LVDS interfaces. As panel sizes grow larger and display resolution increases, dual LVDS interfaces are rapidly becoming mainstream.

Key Features and Benefits of DS90C187
• Single 1.8V supply rail supports ultra-low 90mW typical power consumption when operating at WUXGA (1920 x 1200) HD resolution with 24-bit RGB color
• 185MHz pixel clock supports up to 24-bit color video resolution of maximum WQXGA (2560 x 1600) at 30Hz and maximum QXGA (2048 x 1536) at 60Hz, respectively, enhancing consumer video experience
• Space-saving 7mm x 7mm dual-row QFN package minimizes board space and simplifies layout
• Reduced-swing LVDS support mitigates electromagnetic interference (EMI)
• Selectable 18-bit and 6-bit color modes per pixel further reduce power consumption and provide compatibility with more cost-effective panels

The new DS90C187 product is included in the single FPD-Link serializer DS90C185 product family. The DS90C185 consumes only 50mW of power, supports up to SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) maximum 24-bit LCD screen resolution at 60Hz, and is offered in an ultra-compact 6mm x 6mm package. The DS90C187 and DS90C185 provide mobile computing designers with the broadest options when selecting graphics processors and display panels. Serializer products serve as a bridge between the processor and LCD display, and can be integrated with TI's smart multicore OMAP™ application processors to realize high-resolution video.

Availability, Package and Pricing
The DS90C187 and DS90C185 are currently available in 92-pin and 48-pin QFN packages, respectively. Pricing per unit in quantities of 1,000 units is $3.95 and $2.50, respectively.

For more information about TI's display interface portfolio:
• Order DS90C187 samples, IBIS models and evaluation modules: www.ti.com/ds90c187-pr-kr
• Order DS90C185 samples, IBIS models and evaluation modules: www.ti.com/ds90c185-pr
• Display Interface Portfolio: www.ti.com/fpdlink-pr
• Download Tablets/E-readers Brochure: www.ti.com/tablet-pr
• Tablet System Block Diagram: www.ti.com/tabletsbd-pr
• E-reader System Block Diagram: www.ti.com/ebooksbd-pr
• Ask interface engineers in the TI E2E™ community questions and troubleshoot problems: www.ti.com/interfaceforum-pr