Data line driver for applying brightness signals to a display

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Plural physical display element control system – Display elements arranged in matrix

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345104, 345204, G02F 1133

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056730632

ABSTRACT:
A video display driver applies a video signal to pixels arranged in columns and rows of a liquid crystal display. A given column or data line driver includes a field effect transistor that operates as a comparator. The comparator is responsive to the video signal and to a reference ramp signal. A triggering voltage of the comparator is automatically and periodically adjusted. A drain voltage of the transistor that is equal to a threshold voltage of the transistor is developed in a stray capacitance, during the automatic adjustment period. A pulse signal, is coupled via the capacitance to increase the drain voltage. The drain voltage is applied to a gate electrode of a second field effect transistor that applies a data ramp voltage to the pixels. The pulse signal provides a small amount of drive in the second transistor.

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