LMC6009
LMC6009 9 Channel Buffer Amplifier for TFT-LCD
Literature Number: SNOS786A
LMC6009
9 Channel Buffer Amplifier for TFT-LCD
General Description
The LMC6009 is a CMOS integrated circuit that buffers 9
reference voltages for gamma correction in a Thin Film
Transistor Liquid Crystal Display (TFT-LCD). Guaranteed to
operate at both 3.3V and 5V supplies, this integrated circuit
contains nine, independent unity gain buffers that can source
130 mA into a capacitive load without oscillation.
The LMC6009 is useful for buffering gamma voltages into
column drivers that employ the resistor-divider architecture.
High output current capability and fast settling characteristics
of this device improve display quality by minimizing rise time
errors at the outputs of the column driver. The integration of
nine buffers and a multiplexer eliminates the need for dis-
crete buffers and a separate multiplexer (MUX) chip on the
panel.
The LMC6009 is available in 48-pin surface mount TSSOP.
Features
nNumber of inputs 18
n3.3V and 5V operation
nSupply current 3.5 mA
nSettling time 3 µs
nA/B channel inputs for asymmetrical Gamma
nNumber of outputs 9
nNumber of control inputs 1
nBuilt-in thermal shutdown protection
Applications
nVGA/SVGA TFT-LCD drive circuits
nElectronic Notebooks
nElectronic Games
nPersonal Communication Devices
nPersonal Digital Assistants (PDA)
Application in VGA/SVGA TFT-LCD
Ordering Information
Package Temperature Range Transport Media NSC Drawing
48-pin TSSOP −20˚C–+75˚C MTD48
LMC6009MT
LMC6009MTX Tape and Reel
DS012533-1
May 1999
LMC6009 9 Channel Buffer Amplifier for TFT-LCD
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
ESD Tolerance 1.0 kV
Input Voltage GND–0.3V ≤V
+
≤
V
DD
+0.3V
DC
Supply Voltage (V
DD
) −0.3 to +6.5 V
DC
Operating Temperature −20˚C to +75˚C
Storage Temperature Range −55˚C to +150˚C
Maximum Junction Temperature (T
J
) +150˚C
Maximum Power Dissipation (P
D
) 1.09W
Operating Ratings (Note 1)
Supply Voltage 2.7V ≤V
DD
≤5.5V
Frequency DC-50 kHz
Thermal Resistance (θ
JA
)
Derating 8.70 mW/˚C
3V DC Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for T
J
= 25˚C, and V
DD
= 3.0 V
DC
.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
V
DD
Supply Voltage 2.7 3.0 3.3 V
V
OS
Offset Voltage R
S
= 10k 20 mV
I
B
Input Bias Current 1500 nA
V
OL
Output Voltage, Low Amp A8 and A9
I
SINK
=13mA GND +
0.2 V
Amp A1–A7
I
SINK
=13mA GND +
0.6 V
V
OH
Output Voltage, High Amp A1 and A2
I
SOURCE
=13mA V
DD
–0.2 V
Amp A3–A9
I
SOURCE
=13mA V
DD
–0.6 V
I
SC
Output Short Circuit Current V
OUT
- 1.65V (Note 1) 80 150 mA
I
DD
Supply Current No Load 3.5 5 mA
∆V
L
Load Regulation V
IN
= 0.3–3 V
DC
I
SOURCE
=13mA −10 mV
I
SINK
= 13 mA +10 mV
V
IH
A/B Switch Logic Voltage, High Select A 2 V
V
IL
A/B Switch Logic Voltage, Low Select B 0.8 V
I
IH
A/B Switch Logic Current, High 1.5 µA
I
IL
A/B Switch Logic Current, Low 1µA
A
V
Voltage Gain 0.985 V/V
Note 1: See Test Circuit (
Figure 2
)
5V DC Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for T
J
= 25˚C, and V
DD
=5V
DC
.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
V
DD
Supply Voltage 4.5 5 5.5 V
V
OS
Offset Voltage R
S
= 10k 20 mV
I
B
Input Bias Current 1500 nA
V
OL
Output Voltage, Low Amp A8 and A9
I
SINK
=20mA GND +
0.2 V
Amp A1–A7
I
SINK
=20mA GND +
1.0 V
V
OH
Output Voltage, High Amp A1 and A2
I
SOURCE
=20mA V
DD
–0.2 V
Amp A3–A9
I
SOURCE
=20mA V
DD
–1.0 V
I
SC
Output Short Circuit Current V
OUT
- 1.65V (Note 1) 120 200 mA
I
DD
Supply Current No Load 4.5 6 mA
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5V DC Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for T
J
= 25˚C, and V
DD
=5V
DC
.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
∆V
L
Load Regulation V
IN
= 0.5–4.5 V
DC
I
SOURCE
=20mA −10 mV
I
SINK
= 20 mA +10 mV
V
IH
A/B Switch Logic Voltage, High Select A 2 V
V
IL
A/B Switch Logic Voltage, Low Select B 0.8 V
I
IH
A/B Switch Logic Current, High 1.5 µA
I
IL
A/B Switch Logic Current, Low 1µA
A
V
Voltage Gain 0.985 V/V
AC Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, all limits are guaranteed for T
J
= 25˚C, and V
DD
=3V
DC
.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
T
S1
Settling Time 1 (Note 2) I
DC
= 13 mA (Sink/Source) 3 6 µs
T
S2
Settling Time 2 (Note 2) I
DC
= 13 mA (Sink/Source) 3 6 µs
Note 2: See test circuits (
Figure 3
,
Figure 4
and
Figure 5
)
DS012533-2
FIGURE 1. Rise and Fall Times at Outputs
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AC Electrical Characteristics
(Continued)
Description of Pins; LMC6009
Pin 1 NC Pin 25 NC
Pin 2 NC Pin 26 NC
Pin 3 NC Pin 27 NC
Pin 4 A1 in (A) Pin 28 NC
Pin 5 A1 in (B) Pin 29 A/B Switch
Pin 6 A2 in (A) Pin 30 V
DD
(C)
Pin 7 A2 in (B) Pin 31 GND (C)
Pin 8 A3 in (A) Pin 32 A9 out
Pin 9 A3 in (B) Pin 33 A8 out
Pin 10 A4 in (A) Pin 34 A7 out
Pin 11 A4 in (B) Pin 35 A6 out
Pin 12 A5 in (A) Pin 36 A5 out
Pin 13 A5 in (B) Pin 37 GND (B)
Pin 14 A6 in (A) Pin 38 V
DD
(B)
Pin 15 A6 in (B) Pin 39 A4 out
Pin 16 A7 in (A) Pin 40 A3 out
Pin 17 A7 in (B) Pin 41 A2 out
Pin 18 A8 in (A) Pin 42 A1 out
Pin 19 A8 in (B) Pin 43 GND (A)
Pin 20 A9 in (A) Pin 44 V
DD
(A)
Pin 21 A9 in (B) Pin 45 NC
Pin 22 NC Pin 46 NC
Pin 23 NC Pin 47 NC
Pin 24 NC Pin 48 NC
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FIGURE 2.
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FIGURE 3. A1: 13 mA Source only
A2–A4: 13 mA Sink/Source
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FIGURE 4. 13 mA Sink/Source
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FIGURE 5. A6–A8: 13 mA Sink/Source
A9: 13 mA Sink Only
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Block Diagram
Applications
The LMC6009 is useful for buffering the nine reference
voltages for gamma correction in a TFT-LCD as shown in
Figure 7
. The A/B channel inputs allow the user to alternate
two sets of gamma references to compensate for asymmetri-
cal Gamma characteristic during Row Inversion. The
LMC6009 eliminates the need for nine external switches or
an 18-to-9 multiplexer.
Since the buffers in the LMC6009 draw extremely low bias
current (1.5 µA max), large resistance values can be used in
the reference voltage string. This allows the power dissipa-
tion in the gamma reference circuit to be minimized. The
nine buffers are guaranteed to deliver 80 mA to the load,
allowing the pixel voltages of the TFT-LCD to settle very
quickly.
DS012533-8
FIGURE 6. Block Diagram of LMC6009
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Applications (Continued)
Example: Below is a calculation of pixel charge time (for a
black to black transition) in a VGA display operating at a
vertical refresh rate of 60 Hz, with a panel capacitance of
50 pF per sub-pixel:
A full black to black transition represents the maximum
charging time for the panel, since it requires that the panel
capacitance be driven by a 4V swing from node V
REF1
(
Figure 7
).
Total capacitive load presented to the LMC6009 is
C
L
=50pFx3x640=96nF
Output current of the LMC6009 is:
I
SC
=80mA
Hence, slew time t
SLEW
= (96 nF x 4V)/80 mA = 3.07 µs
The total line time for a VGA system is approximately 34 µs.
Therefore, the LMC6009 easily meets the drive require-
ments for the application. The input resistance seen between
the V
REFn
and V
REF(n+1)
inputs, (where n = 0 thru 8) of the
Column Driver (
Figure 7
) also draw current from the
LMC6009. Thus, the actual current available for charging the
panel capacitance is:
Ipx = 80 mA - (V
VREF1
–V
VREF2
)/R
CD
where
V
V REFn
= Voltage at node V
REFn
,
V
VREF(n+1)
= Voltage at node V
REF(n+1)
, and
R
CD
= Column driver input resistance between
VREFn and VREF(n+1)
Since the LMC6009 is capable of sourcing 80 mA, the pixel
charging time is primarily limited only by the length of the
R
CD
.C
L
time constant. To implement a high quality display,
column drivers that allow the shortest possible time constant
(lower values of R
CD
) are desirable. However, lower values
of R
CD
result in increased system quiescent power dissipa-
tion. It is therefore important to optimize system performance
by carefully considering speed vs power tradeoffs.
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FIGURE 7.
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
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48-Lead Molded Thin Shrink Small Outline Package, JEDEC
NS Package Number MTD48
LMC6009 9 Channel Buffer Amplifier for TFT-LCD
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