NXP Semiconductors
PCF8536
Universal LCD low multiplex driver with 6 channel PWM generator
D
=
-V----o---n----R---M----S---
VoffRMS
=
a----2---+-----2----a----+-----n--
a2 – 2a + n
(6)
It should be noted that VLCD is sometimes referred to as the LCD operating voltage.
8.4.1 Electro-optical performance
Suitable values for Von(RMS) and Voff(RMS) are dependent on the LCD liquid used. The
RMS voltage, at which a pixel will be switched on or off, determine the transmissibility of
the pixel.
For any given liquid, there are two threshold values defined. One point is at 10 % relative
transmission (at Vth(off)) and the other at 90 % relative transmission (at Vth(on)), see
Figure 14. For a good contrast performance, the following rules should be followed:
VonRMS Vthon
(7)
VoffRMS Vthoff
(8)
Von(RMS) and Voff(RMS) are properties of the display driver and are affected by the selection
of a, n (see Equation 4 to Equation 6) and the VLCD voltage.
Vth(off) and Vth(on) are properties of the LCD liquid and can be provided by the module
manufacturer.
It is important to match the module properties to those of the driver in order to achieve
optimum performance.
100 %
90 %
10 %
Vth(off)
Vth(on)
VRMS [V]
OFF
SEGMENT
GREY
SEGMENT
ON
SEGMENT
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Fig 14. Electro-optical characteristic: relative transmission curve of the liquid
PCF8536
Product data sheet
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