24-bit RGB interface enables true color and high resolution.

Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) has introduced a family of interface integrated circuits for true-color, high-resolution video content in handheld electronics. TI's FlatLink[TM] 3G serializers and deserializers provide a high-speed interface between liquid crystal displays (LCD) and mobile application processors such as the company's OMAP[TM] platform. The subLVDS (sub-low voltage differential signaling) serializers for mobile applications transmit true 24-bit red/green/blue (RGB) color data and support screen resolutions from QVGA through XGA, including VGA. The SN65LVDS301 transmitter supports current and future screen resolutions in mobile handset displays. Designers are able to select one, two or all three of the device's serial subLVDS channels according to the design needs, allowing them to develop with the same chipset for resolutions from QVGA through XGA, including VGA. Supporting signals of up to 150-mV swing on the transmitter, the LVDS301 reduces 27 bits of data down to one, two or three channels, depending on the application. The LVDS301 offers features such as bus swap, which allows more flexibility in board layout and assembly. In addition, the devices' parity check feature enables designers to catch errors while testing their design, which helps to ensure accurate image display. Texas Instruments Inc., 800-477-8924, www.ti.com, or enter InfoLINK 124-60401-255

KEY SPECS: provide high-speed interface between LCD and mobile application processors

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