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TFP401, TFP401A
SLDS120G – MARCH 2000 – REVISED MAY 2016
TFP401x TI PanelBus™ Digital Receiver
1 Features
2 Applications
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Supports Pixel Rates up to 165 MHz (Including
1080p and WUXGA at 60 Hz)
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Specification
Compliant (1)
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 – 1.8-V Core
Operation With 3.3-V I/Os and Supplies (2)
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
TFP401A Incorporates HSYNC Jitter Immunity (3)
The Digital Visual Interface Specification, DVI, is an industry
standard developed by the Digital Display Working Group
(DDWG) for high-speed digital connection to digital displays.
The TPF401 and TFP401A are compliant with the DVI
Specification Rev. 1.0.
The TFP401/401A has an internal voltage regulator that
provides the 1.8-V core power supply from the external 3.3-V
supplies.
The TFP401A incorporates additional circuitry to create a
stable HSYNC from DVI transmitters that introduce
undesirable jitter on the transmitted HSYNC signal.
High-Definition TV
HD PC Monitors
Digital Video
HD Projectors
DVI/HDMI Receivers (HDMI Video-Only)
3 Description
The Texas Instruments TFP401 and TFP401A are TI
PanelBus™ flat-panel display products, part of a
comprehensive family of end-to-end DVI 1.0
compliant solutions. Targeted primarily at desktop
LCD
monitors
and
digital
projectors,
the
TFP401/401A finds applications in any design
requiring high-speed digital interface.
The TFP401 and TFP401A supports display
resolutions up to 1080p and WUXGA in 24-bit truecolor pixel format. The TFP401/401A offers design
flexibility to drive one or two pixels per clock, supports
TFT or DSTN panels, and provides an option for
time-staggered pixel outputs for reduced ground
bounce.
Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER
TFP401
TFP401A
PACKAGE
BODY SIZE (NOM)
HTQFP (100)
14.00 mm × 14.00 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the datasheet.
TFP401 Diagram
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Table of Contents
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Features ..................................................................
Applications ...........................................................
Description .............................................................
Revision History.....................................................
Description (Continued) ........................................
Pin Configuration and Functions .........................
Specifications.........................................................
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7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
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6
6
6
7
7
7
9
Absolute Maximum Ratings .....................................
ESD Ratings..............................................................
Recommended Operating Conditions.......................
Thermal Information ..................................................
DC Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics....................
DC Electrical Characteristics ....................................
AC Electrical Characteristics.....................................
Typical Characteristics ..............................................
Parameter Measurement Information ................ 10
Detailed Description ............................................ 12
9.1 Overview ................................................................. 12
9.2 Functional Block Diagram ....................................... 12
9.3 Feature Description................................................. 12
9.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 15
10 Applications and Implementation...................... 17
10.1 Application Information.......................................... 17
10.2 Typical Application ................................................ 17
11 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 21
12 Layout................................................................... 21
12.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 21
12.2 Layout Example .................................................... 22
13 Device and Documentation Support ................. 25
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
Related Links ........................................................
Trademarks ...........................................................
Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................
Glossary ................................................................
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14 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Information ........................................................... 25
14.1 TI PowerPAD 100-TQFP Package ....................... 25
4 Revision History
Changes from Revision F (February 2015) to Revision G
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Added tWL(PDL_MIN) and tDEL to the AC Electrical Characteristics table ................................................................................... 8
Changes from Revision E (July 2013) to Revision F
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Added Pin Configuration and Functions section, ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional
Modes, Application and Implementation section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device
and Documentation Support section, and Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section .............................. 1
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5 Description (Continued)
PowerPAD advanced packaging technology results in best-of-class power dissipation, footprint, and ultralow
ground inductance.
The TFP401 and TFP401A combines PanelBus circuit innovation with TI's advanced 0.18-µm EPIC-5 CMOS
process technology, along with TI PowerPAD package technology to achieve a reliable, low-powered, low-noise,
high-speed digital interface solution.
6 Pin Configuration and Functions
OGND
QO23
OVDD
AGND
Rx2+
Rx2−
AVDD
AGND
AVDD
Rx1+
Rx1−
AGND
AVDD
AGND
Rx0+
Rx0−
AGND
RxC+
RxC−
AVDD
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
QO22
QO21
QO20
QO19
QO18
QO17
QO16
GND
DVDD
QO15
QO14
QO13
QO12
QO11
QO10
QO9
QO8
OGND
OVDD
QO7
QO6
QO5
QO4
QO3
QO2
PZP Package
100-Pin HTQFP
Top View
RSVD
OCK_INV
99
100
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
QO1
QO0
HSYNC
VSYNC
DE
OGND
ODCK
OVDD
CTL3
CTL2
CTL1
GND
DVDD
QE23
QE22
QE21
QE20
QE19
QE18
QE17
QE16
OVDD
OGND
QE15
QE14
DFO
PD
ST
PIXS
GND
DVDD
STAG
SCDT
PDO
QE0
QE1
QE2
QE3
QE4
QE5
QE6
QE7
OVDD
OGND
QE8
QE9
QE10
QE11
QE12
QE13
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
EXT_RES
PVDD
PGND
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
Pin Functions
PIN
I/O
DESCRIPTION
NAME
NO.
AGND
79, 83, 87, 89, 92
GND
Analog ground – Ground reference and current return for analog circuitry
AVDD
82, 84, 88, 95
VDD
Analog VDD – Power supply for analog circuitry. Nominally 3.3 V
42, 41, 40
DO
General-purpose control signals – Used for user-defined control. CTL1 is not powered down
via PDO.
DO
Output data enable – Used to indicate time of active video display versus non-active display
or blank time. During blank, only HSYNC, VSYNC, and CTL[3:1] are transmitted. During
times of active display, or non-blank, only pixel data, QE[23:0], and QO[23:0] are transmitted.
High: Active display time
Low: Blank time
CTL[3:1]
DE
46
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Pin Functions (continued)
PIN
NAME
NO.
DFO
I/O
DESCRIPTION
Output clock data format – Controls the output clock (ODCK) format for either TFT or DSTN
panel support. For TFT support, the ODCK clock runs continuously. For DSTN support,
ODCK only clocks when DE is high; otherwise, ODCK is held low when DE is low.
High: DSTN support/ODCK held low when DE = low
Low: TFT support/ODCK runs continuously.
1
DI
DGND
5, 39, 68
GND
Digital ground – Ground reference and current return for digital core
DVDD
6, 38, 67
VDD
Digital VDD – Power supply for digital core. Nominally 3.3 V
EXT_RES
96
AI
Internal impedance matching – The TFP401/401A is internally optimized for impedance
matching at 50 Ω. An external resistor tied to this pin has no effect on device performance.
HSYNC
48
DO
Horizontal sync output
Reserved. Must be tied high for normal operation
RSVD
99
DI
OVDD
18, 29, 43, 57, 78
VDD
Output driver VDD – Power supply for output drivers. Nominally 3.3 V
ODCK
44
DO
Output data clock – Pixel clock. All pixel outputs QE[23:0] and QO[23:0] (if in 2-pixel/clock
mode), along with DE, HSYNC, VSYNC and CTL[3:1], are synchronized to this clock.
OGND
19, 28, 45, 58, 76
GND
OCK_INV
PD
100
2
Output driver ground – Ground reference and current return for digital output drivers
DI
ODCK polarity – Selects ODCK edge on which pixel data (QE[23:0] and QO[23:0]) and
control signals (HSYNC, VSYNC, DE, CTL[3:1]) are latched.
Normal mode:
High: Latches output data on rising ODCK edge
Low: Latches output data on falling ODCK edge
DI
Power down – An active-low signal that controls the TFP401/401A power-down state. During
power down, all output buffers are switched to a high-impedance state. All analog circuits are
powered down and all inputs are disabled, except for PD.
If PD is left unconnected, an internal pullup defaults the TFP401/401A to normal operation.
High : Normal operation
Low: Power down
Output drive power down – An active-low signal that controls the power-down state of the
output drivers. During output drive power down, the output drivers (except SCDT and CTL1)
are driven to a high-impedance state. When PDO is left unconnected, an internal pullup
defaults the TFP401/401A to normal operation.
High: Normal operation/output drivers on
Low: Output drive power down
PDO
9
DI
PGND
98
GND
PLL GND – Ground reference and current return for internal PLL
Pixel select – Selects between one- and two-pixels-per-clock output modes. During the 2pixel/clock mode, both even pixels, QE[23:0], and odd pixels, QO[23:0], are output in tandem
on a given clock cycle. During 1-pixel/clock, even and odd pixels are output sequentially, one
at a time, with the even pixel first, on the even pixel bus, QE[23:0]. (The first pixel per line is
pixel-0, the even pixel. The second pixel per line is pixel-1, the odd pixel).
High: 2-pixel/clock
Low: 1-pixel/clock
PIXS
4
DI
PVDD
97
VDD
PLL VDD – Power supply for internal PLL
DO
Even green-pixel output – Output for even and odd green pixels when in 1-pixel/clock mode.
Output for even-only green pixel when in 2-pixel/clock mode. Output data is synchronized to
the output data clock, ODCK.
LSB: QE8/pin 20
MSB: QE15/pin 27
DO
Even red-pixel output – Output for even and odd red pixels when in 1-pixel/clock mode.
Output for even-only red pixel when in 2-pixel/clock mode. Output data is synchronized to the
output data clock, ODCK.
LSB: QE16/pin 30
MSB: QE23/pin 37
DO
Odd blue-pixel output – Output for odd-only blue pixel when in 2-pixel/clock mode. Not used,
and held low, when in 1-pixel/clock mode. Output data is synchronized to the output data
clock, ODCK.
LSB: QO0/pin 49
MSB: QO7/pin 56
QE[8:15]
QE[16:23]
QO[0:7]
4
20–27
30–37
49–56
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Pin Functions (continued)
PIN
NAME
NO.
I/O
DESCRIPTION
DO
Odd green-pixel output – Output for odd-only green pixel when in 2-pixel/clock mode. Not
used, and held low, when in 1-pixel/clock mode. Output data is synchronized to the output
data clock, ODCK.
LSB: QO8/pin 59
MSB: QO15/pin 66
DO
Odd red-pixel output – Output for odd-only red pixel when in 2-pixel/clock mode. Not used,
and held low, when in 1-pixel/clock mode. Output data is synchronized to the output data
clock, ODCK.
LSB: QO16/pin 69
MSB: QO23/pin 77
10–17
DO
Even blue-pixel output – Output for even and odd blue pixels when in 1-pixel/clock mode.
Output for even-only blue pixel when in 2-pixel per clock mode. Output data is synchronized
to the output data clock, ODCK.
LSB: QE0/pin 10
MSB: QE7/pin 17
RxC+
93
AI
Clock positive receiver input – Positive side of reference clock. TMDS low-voltage signal
differential input pair
RxC–
94
AI
Clock negative receiver input – Negative side of reference clock. TMDS low-voltage signal
differential input pair
Rx0+
90
AI
Channel-0 positive receiver input – Positive side of channel-0. TMDS low-voltage signal
differential input pair.
Channel-0 receives blue pixel data in active display and HSYNC, VSYNC control signals in
blank.
Rx0–
91
AI
Channel-0 negative receiver input – Negative side of channel-0. TMDS low-voltage signal
differential input pair
Rx1+
85
AI
Channel-1 positive receiver input – Positive side of channel-1 TMDS low-voltage signal
differential input pair
Channel-1 receives green-pixel data in active display and CTL1 control signals in blank.
Rx1–
86
AI
Channel-1 negative receiver input – Negative side of channel-1 TMDS low-voltage signal
differential input pair
Rx2+
80
AI
Channel-2 positive receiver input – Positive side of channel-2 TMDS low-voltage signal
differential input pair
Channel-2 receives red-pixel data in active display and CTL2, CTL3 control signals in blank.
Rx2–
81
AI
Channel-2 negative receiver input – Negative side of channel-2 TMDS low-voltage signal
differential input pair
QO[8:15]
QO[16:23]
QE[0:7]
59–66
69–75, 77
SCDT
8
DO
Sync detect - Output to signal when the link is active or inactive. The link is considered to be
active when DE is actively switching. The TFP401/401A monitors the state of DE to
determine link activity. SCDT can be tied externally to PDO to power down the output drivers
when the link is inactive.
High: Active link
Low: Inactive link
ST
3
DI
Output drive strength select – Selects output drive strength for high- or low-current drive.
(See dc specifications for IOH and IOL vs ST state).
High: High drive strength
Low: Low drive strength
STAG
7
DI
Staggered pixel select – An active-low signal used in the 2-pixel/clock pixel mode (PIXS =
high). Time-staggers the even and odd pixel outputs to reduce ground bounce. Normal
operation outputs the odd and even pixels simultaneously.
High: Normal simultaneous even/odd pixel output
Low: Time-staggered even/odd pixel output
VSYNC
47
DO
Vertical sync output
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7 Specifications
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings (1)
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
DVDD, AVDD,
OVDD, PVDD
VI
MIN
MAX
UNIT
Supply voltage
–0.3
4
V
Input voltage range, logic/analog signals
–0.3
4
V
0
70
°C
Operating ambient temperature
Package power dissipation/PowerPAD
package
Soldered (2)
4.3
Not soldered (3)
2.7
JEDEC latchup (EIA/JESD78)
Tstg
(1)
(2)
(3)
Storage temperature
–65
W
100
mA
150
°C
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended Operating
Conditions is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Specified with PowerPAD bond pad on the backside of the package soldered to a 2-oz. (0.071-mm thick) Cu plate PCB thermal plane.
Specified at maximum allowed operating temperature, 70°C.
PowerPAD bond pad on the backside of the package is not soldered to a thermal plane. Specified at maximum allowed operating
temperature, 70°C.
7.2 ESD Ratings
VALUE
Human body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
V(ESD)
(1)
(2)
Electrostatic discharge
(1)
UNIT
±2500
Charged-device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22C101 (2)
V
±1000
JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
VDD (DVDD, AVDD, PVDD, OVDD) Supply voltage
tpix
(1)
Pixel time
NOM
MAX
3
3.3
3.6
V
40
ns
6.06
Rt
Single-ended analog-input termination resistance
TA
Operating free-air temperature
(1)
MIN
UNIT
45
50
55
Ω
0
25
70
°C
tpix is the pixel time defined as the period of the RxC clock input. The period of the output clock, ODCK is equal to tpix when in 1pixel/clock mode and 2tpix when in 2-pixel/clock mode.
7.4 Thermal Information
TFP401, TFP401A
THERMAL METRIC (1)
PZP (HTQFP)
UNIT
100 PINS
RθJA
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance
RθJC(top)
Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance
12.3
RθJB
Junction-to-board thermal resistance
7.3
ψJT
Junction-to-top characterization parameter
0.3
ψJB
Junction-to-board characterization parameter
7.2
RθJC(bot)
Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance
1.6
(1)
6
26
°C/W
For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the IC Package Thermal Metrics application report, SPRA953.
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7.5 DC Digital I/O Electrical Characteristics
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
VIH
High-level digital input voltage
(1)
VIL
Low-level digital input voltage (1)
IOH
High-level output drive current (2)
IOL
Low-level output drive current (2)
IOZ
Hi-Z output leakage current
(1)
(2)
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
2
DVDD
V
0
0.8
V
ST = high, VOH = 2.4 V
5
10
14
ST = low, VOH = 2.4 V
3
6
9
ST = high, VOL = 0.8 V
10
13
19
ST = low, VOL = 0.8 V
5
7
11
PD = low or PDO = low
–1
1
mA
mA
μA
Digital inputs are labeled DI in I/O column of Terminal Functions table.
Digital outputs are labeled DO in I/O column of Terminal Functions table.
7.6 DC Electrical Characteristics
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
(1)
VID
Analog input differential voltage
VIC
Analog input common-mode voltage (1)
VI(OC)
Open-circuit analog input voltage
IDD(2PIX) Normal 2-pix/clock power supply current
(3)
IPD
Power-down current
IPDO
Output drive power-down current (3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(2)
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
75
1200
mV
AVDD – 300
AVDD – 37
mV
AVDD – 10
AVDD + 10
mV
370
mA
10
mA
ODCK = 82.5 MHz, 2-pix/clock
PD = low
PDO = low
35
mA
Specified as dc characteristic with no overshoot or undershoot
Alternating 2-pixel black/2-pixel white pattern. ST = high, STAG = high, QE[23:0] and QO[23:0] CL = 10 pF.
Analog inputs are open circuit (transmitter is disconnected from TFP401/401A).
7.7 AC Electrical Characteristics
over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
VID(2)
Differential input sensitivity (1)
tps
Analog input intra-pair (+ to –) differential skew (2)
tccs
Analog input inter-pair or channel-to-channel
skew (2)
tijit
Worst-case differential input clock jitter tolerance (2) (5)
tf1
Fall time of data and control signals (6) (7)
tr1
Rise time of data and control signals (6) (7)
tr2
Rise time of ODCK clock (6)
tf2
Fall time of ODCK clock (6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
MIN
150
TYP
MAX
UNIT
1560
mVp-p
0.4
tbit (3)
1
tpix (4)
50
ps
ST = low, CL = 5 pF
2.4
ST = high, CL = 10 pF
1.9
ST = low, CL = 5 pF
2.4
ST = high, CL = 10 pF
1.9
ST = low, CL = 5 pF
2.4
ST = high, CL = 10 pF
1.9
ST = low, CL = 5 pF
2.4
ST = high, CL = 10 pF
1.9
ns
ns
ns
ns
Specified as ac parameter to include sensitivity to overshoot, undershoot and reflection.
By characterization
tbit is 1/10 the pixel time, tpix
tpix is the pixel time defined as the period of the RxC input clock. The period of ODCK is equal to tpix in 1-pixel/clock mode or 2tpix when
in 2-pixel/clock mode.
Measured differentially at 50% crossing using ODCK output clock as trigger
Rise and fall times measured as time between 20% and 80% of signal amplitude.
Data and control signals are QE[23:0], QO[23:0], DE, HSYNC, VSYNC. and CTL[3:1].
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AC Electrical Characteristics (continued)
over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER
tsu1
TEST CONDITIONS
Setup time, data and control signal to falling edge of ODCK
th1
Hold time, data and control signal to falling edge of ODCK
tsu2
Setup time, data and control signal to rising edge of ODCK
th2
Hold time, data and control signal to rising edge of ODCK
fODCK
1.8
2 pixel/clock, PIXS = high,
STAG = high, OCK_INV = low
3.8
2 pixel and STAG, PIXS = high, STAG
= low, OCK_INV = low
0.7
1 pixel/clock, PIXS = low, OCK_INV =
low
0.6
2 pixel and STAG, PIXS = high,
STAG = low, OCK_INV = low
2.5
2 pixel/clock, PIXS = high,
STAG = high, OCK_INV = low
2.9
1 pixel/clock, PIXS = low,
OCK_INV = high
2.1
2 pixel/clock, PIXS = high,
STAG = high, OCK_INV = high
4
2 pixel and STAG, PIXS = high,
STAG = low, OCK_INV = high
1.5
1 pixel/clock, PIXS = low, OCK_INV =
high
0.5
2 pixel and STAG, PIXS = high,
STAG = low, OCK_INV = high
2.4
2 pixel/clock, PIXS = high,
STAG = high, OCK_INV = high
2.1
PIX = low (1-PIX/CLK)
ODCK frequency
MIN
1 pixel/clock, PIXS = low, OCK_INV =
low
PIX = high (2-PIX/CLK)
ODCK duty-cycle
TYP
MAX
ns
ns
ns
ns
25
165
12.5
82.5
40%
50%
Propagation delay time from PD low to Hi-Z outputs
9
tpd(PDOL)
Propagation delay time from PDO low to Hi-Z outputs
9
tt(HSC)
Transition time between DE transition to SCDT low (8)
tt(FSC)
Transition time between DE transition to SCDT high (8)
td(st)
Delay time, ODCK latching edge to QE[23:0] data output
tWL(PDL_MIN)
Minimum time PD is asserted low
tDEL
Minimum DE low
(8)
8
MHz
60%
tpd(PDL)
STAG = low, PIXS = high
UNIT
ns
ns
1e6
tpix
1600
tpix
0.25
tpix
9
128
ns
Tpixel
Link active or inactive is determined by amount of time detected between DE transitions. SCDT indicates link activity.
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Figure 1. Imax vs Input Frequency
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8 Parameter Measurement Information
tr1
QE[23:0], QO[23:0], DE,
CTK[3:1], HSYNC, VSYNC
tf1
80%
80%
20%
20%
Figure 2. Rise and Fall Times of Data and Control Signals
tr2
tf2
80%
ODCK
1/fODCK
ODCK
80%
20%
20%
Figure 3. Rise and Fall Times of ODCK
Figure 4. ODCK Frequency
t(su1)
t(su2)
t(h1)
t(h2)
VOH
ODCK
VOH
VOL
VOH
VOL
QE[23:0], QO[23:0] DE,
CTL[3:1], HSYNC, VSYNC
VOL
VOH
VOL
VOH
VOL
VOH
VOL
OCK_INV
Figure 5. Data Setup and Hold Times to Rising and Falling Edges of ODCK
tps
VOH
ODCK
Rx+
50%
td(st)
QE[23:0]
Rx–
50%
Figure 6. ODCK High to QE[23:0] Staggered Data
Output
PD
Figure 7. Analog Input Intra-Pair Differential Skew
PDO
VIL
tpd(PDL)
QE[23:0], QO[23:0],
ODCK, DE, CTL[3:1],
HSYNC, VSYNC, SCDT
VIL
tpd(PDOL)
QE[23:0], QO[23:0],
ODCK, DE, CTL[3:2],
HSYNC, VSYNC
Figure 8. Delay From PD Low to Hi-Z Outputs
Figure 9. Delay From PDO Low to Hi-Z Outputs
twL(PDL_MIN)
VIH
PD
tp(PDH-V)
PD
VIL
DFO, ST, PIXS, STAG,
Rx[2:0]+, Rx[2:0]–,
OCK_INV
Figure 10. Delay From PD Low to High Before
Inputs Are Active
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Parameter Measurement Information (continued)
TX2
50%
TX1
tccs
TX0
50%
Figure 12. Analog Input Channel-to-Channel Skew
tt(HSC)
tt(FSC)
DE
SCDT
Figure 13. Time Between DE Transitions to SCDT Low and SCDT High
tDEL
tDEH
DE
Figure 14. Minimum DE Low and Maximum DE High
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9 Detailed Description
9.1 Overview
The TFP401/401A is a digital visual interface (DVI)-compliant TMDS digital receiver that is used in digital flat
panel display systems to receive and decode TMDS-encoded RGB pixel data streams. In a digital display system
a host, usually a PC or workstation, contains a TMDS-compatible transmitter that receives 24-bit pixel data along
with appropriate control signals and encodes them into a high-speed low-voltage differential serial bit stream fit
for transmission over a twisted-pair cable to a display device. The display device, usually a flat-panel monitor,
requires a TMDS-compatible receiver like the TI TFP401/401A to decode the serial bit stream back to the same
24-bit pixel data and control signals that originated at the host. This decoded data can then be applied directly to
the flat-panel drive circuitry to produce an image on the display. Because the host and display can be separated
by distances up to 5 meters or more, serial transmission of the pixel data is preferred. To support modern display
resolutions up to UXGA, a high-bandwidth receiver with good jitter and skew tolerance is required.
9.2 Functional Block Diagram
3.3 V
3.3 V
1.8 V
Regulator
Internal 50-W
Termination
3.3 V
RED(0-7)
Rx2+
Rx2-
+
_
Channel 2
Latch
CTL2
Channel 1
Rx1+
Rx1-
+
_
Latch
Rx0+
Rx0-
+
_
Latch
RxC+
RxC-
+
_
PLL
QE(0-23)
QO(0-23)
CTL3
CH2(0-9)
Data Recovery CH1(0-9)
TMDS
and
Decoder
Synchronization
Channel 0
GRN(0-7)
CTL1
BLU(0-7)
VSYNC
HSYNC
CH0(0-9)
Panel
Interface
ODCK
DE
SCDT
CTL3
CTL2
CTL1
VSYNC
HSYNC
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9.3 Feature Description
9.3.1 TMDS Pixel Data and Control Signal Encoding
TMDS stands for transition-minimized differential signaling. Only one of two possible TMDS characters for a
given pixel is transmitted at a given time. The transmitter keeps a running count of the number of ones and zeros
previously sent, and transmits the character that minimizes the number of transitions to approximate a dc
balance of the transmission line.
Three TMDS channels are used to receive RGB pixel data during active display time, DE = high. The same three
channels also receive control signals, HSYNC, VSYNC, and user-defined control signals CTL[3:1]. These control
signals are received during inactive display or blanking-time. Blanking-time is when DE = low. Table 1 maps the
received input data to the appropriate TMDS input channel in a DVI-compliant system.
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Table 1. TMDS Pixel Data and Control Signal Encoding
RECEIVED PIXEL DATA
ACTIVE DISPLAY DE = HIGH
OUTPUT PINS
(VALID FOR DE = HIGH)
INPUT CHANNEL
Red[7:0]
Channel-2 (Rx2 ±)
QE[23:16] QO[23:16]
Green[7:0]
Channel-1 (Rx1 ±)
QE[15:8] QO[15:8]
Blue[7:0]
Channel-0 (Rx0 ±)
QE[7:0] QO[7:0]
RECEIVED CONTROL DATA
BLANKING DE = LOW
CTL[3:2]
CTL[1: 0]
(1)
HSYNC, VSYNC
(1)
OUTPUT PINS
(VALID FOR DE = LOW)
INPUT CHANNEL
Channel-2 (Rx2 ±)
CTL[3:2]
Channel-1 (Rx1 ±)
CTL1
Channel-0 (Rx0 ±)
HSYNC, VSYNC
Some TMDS transmitters transmit a CTL0 signal. The TFP401/401A decodes and transfers CTL[3:1]
and ignores CTL0 characters. CTL0 is not available as a TFP401/401A output.
The TFP401/401A discriminates between valid pixel TMDS characters and control TMDS characters to
determine the state of active display versus blanking, i.e., the state of DE.
9.3.2 TFP401/401A Clocking and Data Synchronization
The TFP401/401A receives a clock reference from the DVI transmitter that has a period equal to the pixel time,
tpix. The frequency of this clock is also referred to as the pixel rate. Because the TMDS encoded data on Rx[2:0]
contains 10 bits per 8-bit pixel, it follows that the Rx[2:0] serial bit rate is 10 times the pixel rate. For example, the
required pixel rate to support a UXGA resolution with 60-Hz refresh rate is 165 MHz. The TMDS serial bit rate is
10× the pixel rate, or 1.65 Gb/s. Due to the transmission of this high-speed digital bit stream, on three separate
channels (or twisted-pair wires) of long distances (3–5 meters), phase synchronization between the data steams
and the input reference clock is not assured. In addition, skew between the three data channels is common. The
TFP401/401A uses a 4× oversampling scheme of the input data streams to achieve reliable synchronization with
up to 1-tpix channel-to-channel skew tolerance. Accumulated jitter on the clock and data lines due to reflections
and external noise sources is also typical of high-speed serial data transmission; hence, the TFP401/401A
design for high jitter tolerance.
The input clock to the TFP401/401A is conditioned by a phase-locked loop (PLL) to remove high-frequency jitter
from the clock. The PLL provides four 10× clock outputs of different phase to locate and sync the TMDS data
streams (4× oversampling). During active display, the pixel data is encoded to be transition-minimized, whereas
in blank, the control data is encoded to be transition-maximized. A DVI-compliant transmitter is required to
transmit in blank for a minimum period of time, 128 tpix, to ensure sufficient time for data synchronization when
the receiver sees a transition-maximized code. Synchronization during blank, when the data is transitionmaximized, ensures reliable data-bit boundary detection. Phase synchronization to the data streams is unique for
each of the three input channels and is maintained as long as the link remains active.
9.3.3 TFP401/401A TMDS Input Levels and Input Impedance Matching
The TMDS inputs to the TFP401/401A receiver have a fixed single-ended termination to AVDD. The
TFP401/401A is internally optimized using a laser trim process to precisely fix the impedance at 50 Ω. The
device functions normally with or without a resistor on the EXT_RES pin, so it remains drop-in compatible with
current sockets. The fixed impedance eliminates the need for an external resistor while providing optimum
impedance matching to standard 50-Ω DVI cables.
Figure 15 shows a conceptual schematic of a DVI transmitter and TFP401/401A receiver connection. A
transmitter drives the twisted-pair cable via a current source, usually achieved with an open-drain type output
driver. The internal resistor, which is matched to the cable impedance at the TFP401/401A input, provides a
pullup to AVDD. Naturally, when the transmitter is disconnected and the TFP401/401A DVI inputs are left
unconnected, the TFP401/401A receiver inputs pull up to AVDD. The single-ended differential signal and fulldifferential signal is shown in Figure 16. The TFP401/401A is designed to respond to differential signal swings
ranging from 150 mV to 1.56 V with common-mode voltages ranging from (AVDD – 300 mV) to (AVDD – 37 mV).
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DVI
Transmitter
TI TFP401/401A
Receiver
AVDD
DVI Compliant Cable
Internal Termination
at 50 W
DATA
DATA
+
_
Current
Source
Figure 15. TMDS Differential Input and Transmitter Connection
VIDIFF
AVCC
1/2 VIDIFF
+1/2 VIDIFF
–1/2 VIDIFF
AVCC – 1/2 VIDIFF
a) Single-Ended Input Signal
b) Differential Input Signal
Figure 16. TMDS Inputs
9.3.4 TFP401A Incorporates HSYNC Jitter Immunity
Several DVI transmitters available in the market introduce jitter on the transmitted HSYNC and VSYNC signals
during the TMDS encryption process. The HSYNC signal can shift by one pixel position (one clock) from nominal
in either direction, resulting in up to two cycles of HSYNC shift. This jitter carries through to the DVI receiver, and
if the position of HSYNC shifts continuously, the receiver can lose track of the input timing, causing pixel noise to
occur on the display. For this reason, a DVI-compliant receiver with HSYNC jitter immunity should be used in all
displays that could be connected to host PCs with transmitters that have this HSYNC jitter problem.
The TFP401A integrates HSYNC regeneration circuitry that provides a seamless interface to these noncompliant
transmitters. The position of the data enable (DE) signal is always fixed in relation to data, irrespective of the
location of HSYNC. The TFP401A receiver uses the DE and clock signals to recreate stable vertical and
horizontal sync signals. The circuit filters the HSYNC output of the receiver, and HSYNC is shifted to the nearest
eighth bit boundary, producing a stable output with respect to data, as shown in Figure 17. This ensures accurate
data synchronization at the input of the display timing controller.
This HSYNC regeneration circuit is transparent to the monitor and need not be removed even if the transmitted
HSYNC is stable. For example, the PanelBus line of DVI 1.0 compliant transmitters, such as the TFP6422 and
TFP420, do not have the HSYNC jitter problem. The TFP401A operates correctly with either compliant or
noncompliant transmitters. In contrast, the TFP401 is ideal for customers who have control over the transmit
portion of the design, such as bundled system manufacturers and for internal monitor use (the DVI connection
between monitor and panel modules).
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ODCK
HSYNC Shift by ± 1 Clock
HSYNC IN
DE
HSYNC OUT
Figure 17. HSYNC Regeneration Timing Diagram
9.4 Device Functional Modes
9.4.1 TFP401/401A Modes of Operation
The TFP401/401A provides system design flexibility and value by providing the system designer with
configurable options or modes of operation to support varying system architectures. Table 2 outlines the various
panel modes that can be supported, along with appropriate external control pin settings.
Table 2. TFP401/401A Modes of Operation
PIXEL RATE
ODCK LATCH EDGE
ODCK
DFO
PIXS
OCK_INV
TFT or 16-bit DSTN
PANEL
1 pix/clock
Falling
Free run
0
0
0
TFT or 16-bit DSTN
1 pix/clock
Rising
Free run
0
0
1
TFT
2 pix/clock
Falling
Free run
0
1
0
TFT
2 pix/clock
Rising
Free run
0
1
1
24-bit DSTN
1 pix/clock
Falling
Gated low
1
0
0
NONE
1 pix/clock
Rising
Gated low
1
0
1
24-bit DSTN
2 pix/clock
Falling
Gated low
1
1
0
24-bit DSTN
2 pix/clock
Rising
Gated low
1
1
1
9.4.2 TFP401/401A Output Driver Configurations
The TFP401/401A provides flexibility by offering various output driver features that can be used to optimize
power consumption, ground bounce, and power-supply noise. The following sections outline the output driver
features and their effects.
9.4.2.1 Output Driver Power Down
(PDO = low). Pulling PDO low places all the output drivers, except CTL1 and SCDT, into a high-impedance state.
The SCDT output, which indicates link-disabled or link-inactive, can be tied directly to the PDO input to disable
the output drivers when the link is inactive or when the cable is disconnected. An internal pullup on the PDO pin
defaults the TFP401/401A to the normal nonpower-down output drive mode if left unconnected.
9.4.2.2 Drive Strength
(ST = high for high drive strength, ST = low for low drive strength). The TFP401/401A allows for selectable
output drive strength on the data, control, and ODCK outputs. See the DC Electrical Characteristics table for the
values of IOH and IOL current drives for a given ST state. The high output drive strength offers approximately two
times the drive as the low-output drive strength.
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9.4.2.3 Time-Staggered Pixel Output
This option works only in conjunction with the 2-pixel/clock mode (PIXS = high). Setting STAG = low timestaggers the even- and odd-pixel outputs so as to reduce the amount of instantaneous current surge from the
power supply. Depending on the PCB layout and design, this can help reduce the amount of system ground
bounce and power-supply noise. The time stagger is such that in 2-pixel/clock mode, the even pixel is delayed
from the latching edge of ODCK by 0.25 tcip. (tcip is the period of ODCK. The ODCK period is 2 tpix when in 2pixel/clock mode).
Depending on system constraints of output load, pixel rate, panel input architecture, and board cost, the
TFP401/401A drive-strength and staggered-pixel options allow flexibility to reduce system power-supply noise,
ground bounce, and EMI.
9.4.2.4 Power Management
The TFP401/401A offers several system power-management features.
The output driver power down (PDO = low) is an intermediate mode which offers several uses. During this mode,
all output drivers except SCDT and CTL1 are driven to a high-impedance state while the rest of the device
circuitry remains active.
The TFP401/401A power down (PD = low) is a complete power down in that it powers down the digital core, the
analog circuitry, and output drivers. All output drivers are placed into a Hi-Z state. All inputs are disabled except
for the PD input. The TFP401/401A does not respond to any digital or analog inputs until PD is pulled high.
Both PDO and PD have internal pullups, so if left unconnected they default the TFP401/401A to normal
operating modes.
9.4.2.5 Sync Detect
The TFP401/401A offers an output, SCDT, to indicate link activity. The TFP401/401A monitors activity on DE to
determine if the link is active. When 1 million (1e6) pixel clock periods pass without a transition on DE, the
TFP401/401A considers the link inactive, and SCDT is driven low. While SCDT is low, if two DE transitions are
detected within 1600 pixel clock periods, the link is considered active, and SCDT is pulled high.
SCDT can be used to signal a system power management circuit to initiate a system power down when the link
is considered inactive. The SCDT can also be tied directly to the TFP401/401A PDO input to power down the
output drivers when the link is inactive. It is not recommended to use SCDT to drive the PD input, because once
in complete power-down, the analog inputs are ignored and the SCDT state does not change. An external
system power-management circuit to drive PD is preferred.
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10 Applications and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
10.1 Application Information
The TFP401 is a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) compliant digital receiver that is used in digital flat panel display
systems to receive and decode TMDS encoded RGB pixel data streams. A digital display system a host, usually
a PC or workstation, contains a DVI compliant transmitter that receives 24-bit pixel data along with appropriate
control signals and encodes them into a high-speed low voltage differential serial bit stream fit for transmission
over a twisted-pair cable to a display device. The display device, usually a flat-panel monitor, will require a DVI
compliant receiver like the TI TFP401 to decode the serial bit stream back to the same 24-bit pixel data and
control signals that originated at the host. This decoded data can then be applied directly to the flat panel drive
circuitry to produce an image on the display. Since the host and display can be separated by distances up to 5
meters or more, serial transmission of the pixel data is preferred. The TFP401 will support resolutions up to
UXGA.
10.2 Typical Application
Figure 18. Typical Application
10.2.1 Design Requirements
For this design example, use the parameters listed in Table 3 as the input parameters.
Table 3. Design Parameters
PARAMETER
VALUE
Power supply
3.3 V-DC @ 1 A
Input clock
Single-ended
Input clock frequency range
25 MHz – 165 MHz
Output format
24 bits/pixel
Input clock latching
Rising edge
I2C EEPROM support
No
De-skew
No
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10.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
10.2.2.1 Data and Control Signals
The trace length of data and control signals out of the receiver should be kept as close to equal as possible.
Trace separation should be ~5X Height. As a general rule, traces also should be less than 2.8 inches if possible
(longer traces can be acceptable).
Delay = 85 × SQRT ER
where
• ER = 4.35
• Relative permittivity of 50% resin FR-4 @ 1 GHz
• Delay = 177 pS/inch
Length of rising edge = TR(picoseconds) ÷ Delay
(1)
where
• TR = 3 nS
• = 3000 ps ÷ 177 ps per inch
• = 16.9 inches
Length of rising edge ÷ 6 = Max length of trace for lumped circuit
(2)
where
•
16.9 ÷ 6 = 2.8 inches
(3)
Figure 19. Data and Control Signals Design
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10.2.2.2 Configuration Options
The TFP401 can be configured in several modes depending on the required output format, for example 1byte/clock, 2-bytes/clock, falling/rising clock edge. You can leave place holders for future configuration changes.
Figure 20. Configuration Options Design
10.2.2.3 Power Supplies Decoupling
Digital, analog, and PLL supplies must be decoupled from each other to avoid electrical noise on the PLL and the
core.
Figure 21. Power Supplies Decoupling Design
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10.2.3 Application Curve
Sometimes the panel does not support the same format as the graphics processor unit (GPU). In these cases
the user must decide how to connect the unused bits. Figure 22 and Figure 23 plots show the mismatches
between the 18-bit GPU and a 24-bit LCD where “x” and “y” represent the 2 LSB of the panel.
Figure 22. 16-bit GPU to 24-bit LCD
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Use solid ground planes and tie ground planes together with as many vias as is practical. This will provide a
desirable return path for current. Each supply should be on separate split power planes, where each power plane
should be as large an area as possible. Connect PanelBus receiver power and ground pins and all bypass caps
to appropriate power or ground plane with via. Vias should be as fat and short as practical, the goal is to
minimize the inductance.
• DVDD: Place one 0.01 uF capacitor as close as possible between each DVDD device pin (Pins 6, 38, 67)
and ground. A 22 uF tantalum capacitor should be placed between the supply and 0.01 uF capacitors. A
ferrite bead should be used between the source and the 22 uF capacitor.
• OVDD: Place one 0.01 uF capacitor as close as possible between each OVDD device pin (Pins 18, 29, 43,
57, 78) and ground. A 22 uF tantalum capacitor should be placed between the supply and 0.01 uF capacitors.
A ferrite bead should be used between the source and the 22 uF capacitor.
• AVDD: Place one 0.01 uF capacitor as close as possible between each AVDD device pin (Pins 82, 84, 88,
95) and ground. A 22 uF tantalum capacitor should be placed between the supply and 0.01 uF capacitors. A
ferrite bead should be used between the source and the 22 uF capacitor.
• PVCC: Place three 0.01 uF capacitors in parallel as close as possible between the PVDD device pin (Pin 97)
and ground. A 22 uF tantalum capacitor should be placed between the supply and 0.01 uF capacitors. A
ferrite bead should be used between the source and the 22 uF capacitor.
12 Layout
12.1 Layout Guidelines
12.1.1 Layer Stack
The pinout of Texas Instruments High Speed Interface (HSI) devices features differential signal pairs and the
remaining signals comprise the supply rails, VCC and ground, and lower speed signals such as control pins. As
an example, consider a device X which is a repeater/re-driver, so both its inputs and outputs are high-speed
differential signals. These guidelines can be applied to other high-speed devices such as drivers, receivers,
multiplexers, etc. A minimum of four layers is required to accomplish a low EMI PCB design. Layer stacking
should be in the following order (top-to-bottom): high-speed differential signal layer, ground plane, power plane
and control signal layer.
Figure 24. Layer Stack
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Layout Guidelines (continued)
12.1.2 Routing High-Speed Differential Signal Traces (RxC–, RxC+, Rx0–, Rx0+, Rx1–, Rx1+, Rx2–, Rx2+)
Trace impedance should be controlled for optimal performance. Each differential pair should be equal in length
and symmetrical and should have equal impedance to ground with a trace separation of 2X to 4X Height. A
differential trace separation of 4X Height yields about 6% cross-talk (6% effect on impedance). It is
recommended that differential trace routing should be side by side, though it is not important that the differential
traces be tightly coupled together because tight coupling is not achievable on PCB traces. Typical ratios on
PCBs are only 20-50%, and 99.9% is the value of a well-balanced twisted pair cable.
Each differential trace should be as short as possible (