19-4718; Rev 4; 2/11
10-Bit, Programmable Gamma Reference
Systems with MTP for TFT LCDs
23/MAX9674
General Description
Features
The MAX9672/MAX9673/MAX9674 output 12/14/16 volt-
age references for gamma correction in TFT LCDs and
one voltage reference for VCOM. Each gamma refer-
ence voltage has its own 10-bit DAC and buffer to
ensure a stable voltage. The VCOM reference voltage
has its own 10-bit DAC and an amplifier to ensure a sta-
ble voltage when critical levels and patterns are dis-
played. The MAX9672/MAX9673/MAX9674 feature
integrated multiple-time programmable (MTP) memory to
store gamma and VCOM values on the chip, eliminating
the need for external EEPROM. The MAX9672/
MAX9673/MAX9674 support up to 300 write operations
to the on-chip nonvolatile memory.
o DAC Reference Input
o 12/14/16-Channel Gamma Correction, 10-Bit
Resolution
o VCOM Driver
o Integrated MTP Memory
o Programmable VCOM Limits
o 200mA Peak Current on Gamma Channels
o 600mA Peak Current on VCOM Channel
Ordering Information
GAMMA
CHANNELS
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
The gamma outputs can drive 200mA peak transient
current and settle within 1µs. The VCOM output can
provide 600mA peak transient current and also settles
within 1µs. The analog supply voltage range extends
from 9V to 20V, and the digital supply voltage range
extends from 2.7V to 3.6V.
*
MAX9672ETI+
MAX9673ETI+
MAX9674ETI+
12
14
16
28 TQFN-EP
*
28 TQFN-EP
*
28 TQFN-EP
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C temper-
ature range.
Gamma values and the VCOM value are programmed
into registers through the I2C interface.
Functional Diagram
Applications
REF
AVDD
TFT LCDs
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10-BIT
DAC
GMA1
10-BIT
DAC
Pin Configuration
GMA2
10-BIT
DAC
GMA3
10-BIT
DAC
TOP VIEW
GMA4
10-BIT
DAC
GMA5
21 20 19 18 17 16 15
10-BIT
DAC
GMA6
10-BIT
DAC
14
13
GMA9 22
GMA3
GMA2
GMA7
10-BIT
DAC
GMA10 23
GMA8
2
MTP
MEMORY
DAC
REGISTERS
10-BIT
DAC
I
C
12 GMA1
GMA9
24
25
26
27
28
GMA11
GMA12
REGISTERS
MAX9672
MAX9673
MAX9674
10-BIT
DAC
GND
GMA10
GMA11
GMA12
GMA13*
GMA14*
GMA15**
11
10
9
10-BIT
DAC
GMA13*
GMA14*
GMA15**
AVDD
10-BIT
DAC
AVDD_AMP
VCOM_FB
†
EP
6
+
10-BIT
DAC
8
10-BIT
DAC
1
2
3
4
5
7
10-BIT
DAC
10-BIT
DAC
GMA16**
AVDD_AMP
VCOM
10-BIT
DAC
THIN QFN
(5mm × 5mm)
AGND_AMP
VCOM_FB
DVDD
SDA
SCL
A0
MAX9672
MAX9673
MAX9674
2
I
C
†
EP = EXPOSED PAD, CONNECT EP TO GROUND PLANE.
*N.C. FOR THE MAX9672
INTERFACE
GND
**N.C. FOR THE MAX9672 AND THE MAX9673
*NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE MAX9672
**NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE MAX9672 AND THE MAX9673
GND
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