Overview
The Texas Instruments TFP401APZP is a high-performance PanelBus™ digital receiver designed to facilitate the direct connection of digital video signals from a desktop or notebook PC to various display devices. It is part of the TFP401A family and is widely used in consumer electronics and professional display systems. This component is compliant with the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Specification Rev. 1.0, making it suitable for high-speed digital connections to digital displays.
The TFP401APZP is targeted primarily at desktop LCD monitors and digital projectors, but it can be used in any design requiring a high-speed digital interface. It combines PanelBus circuit innovation with TI's advanced 0.18-µm EPIC-5 CMOS process technology and TI PowerPAD package technology, ensuring a reliable, low-powered, low-noise, and high-speed digital interface solution.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Package | HTQFP (PZP) | 100 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | °C | 0 to 70 |
| Pixel Rate | MHz | Up to 165 MHz |
| Display Resolutions | Up to 1080p and WUXGA at 60 Hz | |
| Color Depth | 24-bit/pixel, 16.7M colors | |
| Core Voltage | V | 1.8 V |
| I/O Voltage | V | 3.3 V |
| Power Consumption (2-pixel/clock mode) | mA | 370 mA (typical) |
| Power-Down Current | mA | 10 mA (typical) |
| Output Drive Power-Down Current | mA | 35 mA (typical) |
Key Features
- Supports pixel rates up to 165 MHz, including 1080p and WUXGA at 60 Hz.
- Compliant with the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Specification Rev. 1.0.
- True-color, 24-bit/pixel, 16.7M colors at 1 or 2 pixels per clock.
- Laser trimmed internal termination resistors for optimum fixed impedance matching.
- Skew tolerant up to one pixel-clock cycle.
- 4× oversampling.
- Reduced power consumption with 1.8-V core operation and 3.3-V I/Os and supplies.
- Reduced ground bounce using time-staggered pixel outputs.
- Low noise and good power dissipation using TI PowerPAD™ packaging.
- Advanced technology using TI 0.18-µm EPIC-5 CMOS process.
- HSYNC jitter immunity.
Applications
- High-definition TV.
- HD PC monitors.
- Digital video systems.
- HD projectors.
- DVI/HDMI™ receivers (HDMI video-only).
- Desktop LCD monitors.
- Digital projectors.
Q & A
- What is the TFP401APZP used for?
The TFP401APZP is used to facilitate the direct connection of digital video signals from a desktop or notebook PC to various display devices, such as LCD monitors and digital projectors.
- What is the maximum pixel rate supported by the TFP401APZP?
The TFP401APZP supports pixel rates up to 165 MHz.
- Is the TFP401APZP compliant with any industry standards?
Yes, it is compliant with the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Specification Rev. 1.0.
- What is the color depth supported by the TFP401APZP?
The TFP401APZP supports 24-bit/pixel, 16.7M colors.
- What is the core voltage and I/O voltage of the TFP401APZP?
The core voltage is 1.8 V, and the I/O voltage is 3.3 V.
- How does the TFP401APZP reduce ground bounce?
The TFP401APZP reduces ground bounce using time-staggered pixel outputs.
- What packaging technology is used in the TFP401APZP?
The TFP401APZP uses TI PowerPAD™ packaging technology for low noise and good power dissipation.
- What CMOS process technology is used in the TFP401APZP?
The TFP401APZP uses TI's advanced 0.18-µm EPIC-5 CMOS process technology.
- Does the TFP401APZP have any jitter immunity features?
Yes, the TFP401APZP incorporates HSYNC jitter immunity.
- What are some common applications of the TFP401APZP?
Common applications include high-definition TV, HD PC monitors, digital video systems, HD projectors, and DVI/HDMI™ receivers.
