Why you need an LCD Controller
Why you need an LCD Controller
Building A Display System?
LCD controllers format and scale the many types of computer and video signal sources so as to drive LCD panels within a display system. However they can also do considerably more than that, enabling advanced display systems for a wide range of commercial, industrial and defense related applications.
Display input signals are generally grouped into two categories, computer or video. Across these two categories there is a very wide range of variations in signal type, resolutions, signal standards, aspect ratio, signal timing and connector types. On the LCD panel side there are many hundreds of different panel models, the Digital View website based Controller Solution Generator lists over 900 LCD panels from 35 manufacturers.
An LCD controller enables this interface.
In addition many applications require specialist image handling, for example in the broadcast industry being able to adjust the image in a variety of ways is critical. Some applications require working under particular environmental conditions or the display system needs to meet certain industry standards.
Digital View LCD controllers make this possible.
A number of key trends are behind the continuing popularity of LCD controllers :
| New Panels | New LCD panel models are being introduced all the time – an LCD controller with multi-panel support makes this easier for system builders. Digital View constantly updates it database of new panels and adds to the portfolio of panels supported by a controller. |
| Time to Market | System designers are under constant pressure to bring new designs to market quickly. A feature rich and highly flexible LCD controller enables rapid display system prototyping and system design. Digital View provides a high level of consistency between its LCD controller models as well as providing 3D drawings for easy CAD design. |
| Legacy Systems | A significant quantity of legacy CRT based display equipment remains in use, particularly in industrial, medical and military environments; this is constantly requiring replacement with newer but compatible LCD displays. Digital View controllers support a significant range of legacy signals as well as offering custom engineering services. |
| Analog to Digital | The transition from analog to digital continues; LCD controllers can help with this transition providing an interface for both. |
| Advanced Features | Application specific features, examples include: A movable and size adjustable picture in picture window with variable transparency; The ability to switch an image to green or red for night safe colors; Using a joystick to adjust specific image parameters; Ability to make common adjustments over a range of displays simultaneously; and many more. |
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