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10-Channel Scan Driver

for TFT LCD with GPM Function
General Description Features

MAX17119
The MAX17119 includes a 10-channel, high-voltage, S High-Voltage Level-Shifting Scan Drivers
level-shifting scan driver with a gate-pulse modulation Logic-Level Inputs
(GPM) feature to shape the corner of the scan-driver out- +38V to -12V Outputs
put to reduce flicker. The device is optimized for thin-film GPM Feature
transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) applications. Discharge Channel
The high-voltage level-shifting scan driver is designed to S Thermal-Overload Protection
drive the TFT panel gate logic. Its 10 outputs swing from S 28-Pin, 5mm x 5mm Thin QFN Package
+38V (maximum) to -12V (minimum) and can swiftly drive
capacitive loads. There are two positive supply inputs
that provide flexibility for system design.
The GPM feature is employed to shape the corner of the Ordering Information
falling edge of the clock channels. This reduces flicker, PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
and therefore improves the display quality.
MAX17119ETI+ -40NC to +85NC 28 TQFN
The MAX17119 also features a dedicated discharge +Denotes lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
channel and an integrated voltage detector. When the
system shuts down, the voltage detector commands the
discharge channel to swing its output to positive sup-
ply voltage so as to remove any residual image on the
display quickly.
The MAX17119 is available in a 28-pin, 5mm x 5mm, thin
QFN package with a maximum thickness of 0.8mm for
thin LCD panels.

Applications
LCD Monitors
LCD TVs

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 10-Channel Scan Driver
for TFT LCD with GPM Function
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
MAX17119

A1–A9, VSENSE, FLK1, FLK2, FLK3 to GND...........-0.3V to +6V GON2 RMS Current...........................................................380mA
GON1, GON2 to GND............................................-0.3V to +40V GOFF RMS Current...........................................................600mA
GOFF to GND.........................................................-14V to +0.3V Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC)
Y1–Y7, YDCHG to GND.........(VGOFF - 0.3V) to (VGON1 + 0.3V) 28-Pin, 5mm x 5mm TQFN
Y8, Y9 to GND........................ (VGOFF - 0.3V) to (VGON2 + 0.3V) (derate 34.5mW/NC above +70NC)..........................2758.6mW
RE to GND............................................. -0.3V to (VGON1 + 0.3V) Operating Temperature Range........................... -40NC to +85NC
Y1–Y6 to RE............................(VGOFF - 0.3V) to (VGON1 + 0.3V) Junction Temperature......................................................+150NC
Y1–Y6, YDCHG Load RMS Current..................................350mA Storage Temperature Range............................. -65NC to +150NC
GON1 RMS Current .........................................................600mA Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................+300NC

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 in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Circuit of Figure 1, VGON_ = 30V, VGOFF = -6.2V, TA = 0°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

HIGH-VOLTAGE DRIVER BLOCK
GON_ Input-Voltage Range 12 38 V
GOFF Input-Voltage Range -12 -2 V
GOFF Supply Current A1–A9 = 3.3V, VSENSE = GND, no load 100 200 FA
GON_ Total Supply Current A1–A9 = 3.3V, VSENSE = GND, no load 450 750 FA
Output Voltage Low GOFF + GOFF +
IOUT = 10mA V
(Y1–Y9, YDCHG) 0.08 0.16
Output Voltage High GON1 - GON1 -
IOUT = 10mA V
(Y1–Y7, YDCHG) 0.16 0.08
GON2 - GON2 -
Output Voltage High (Y8, Y9) IOUT = 10mA V
0.16 0.08
TA = +25NC , VGON1 = 30V and VGOFF = -6.2V
Rise Time (Y1–Y7, YDCHG) 50 200 ns
(Note 1)
TA = +25NC , VGON1 = 30 V and VGOFF = -6.2V
Fall Time (Y1–Y7, YDCHG) 40 120 ns
(Note 1)
TA = +25NC , VGON2 = 30V and VGOFF = -6.2V
Rise Time (Y8, Y9) 50 200 ns
(Note 1)
TA = +25NC , VGON2 = 30V and VGOFF = -6.2V
Fall Time (Y8, Y9) 40 120 ns
(Note 1)
Propagation Delay A_ Rising to
Y_ Rising, VSENSE Falling to With VGON_= 30V and VGOFF = -6.2V (Note 1) 50 ns
YDCHG Rising
Propagation Delay A_ Falling
to Y_ Falling, VSENSE Rising to With VGON_= 30V and VGOFF = -6.2V (Note 1) 50 ns
YDCHG Falling

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

MAX17119
(Circuit of Figure 1, VGON_ = 30V, VGOFF = -6.2V, TA = 0°C to +85°C. Typical values are at TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Propagation Delay FLK_ Falling
50 ns
to Y_ Discharge
Y_ to RE Switch On-Resistance 50 100 I
CONTROL INPUTS
Logic Input-Voltage Range
5.5 V
(A1–A9)
Logic Input Voltage Low
0.8 V
(A1–A9)
Logic Input Voltage High
2 V
(A1–A9, VSENSE)
Logic Input-Leakage Current
0V < A_, VSENSE < 5.5V, TA= +25°C -1 +1 FA
(A1–A9)
VOLTAGE DETECTOR
VSENSE Voltage Range 5.5 V
VSENSE Bias Current VSENSE = 1.5V 2.3 4.6 8 FA
VSENSE Threshold Voltage Falling edge 1.158 1.218 1.278 V
THERMAL PROTECTION
Thermal Shutdown Rising edge, hysteresis = 15NC +160 NC

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Circuit of Figure 1, VGON_ = 30V, VGOFF = -6.2V, TA = -40°C to +85°C.) (Note 2)

PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

HIGH-VOLTAGE DRIVER BLOCK
GON_ Input-Voltage Range 12 38 V
GOFF Input-Voltage Range -12 -2 V
GOFF Supply Current A1–A9 = 3.3V, VSENSE = GND, no load 200 FA
GON_ Total Supply Current A1–A9 = 3.3V, VSENSE = GND, no load 750 FA
Output Voltage Low GOFF +
IOUT = 10mA V
(Y1–Y9, YDCHG) 0.16

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MAX17119

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

(Circuit of Figure 1, VGON_ = 30V, VGOFF = -6.2V, TA = -40°C to +85°C.) (Note 2)

PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Output Voltage High GON1 -
IOUT = 10mA V
(Y1–Y7, YDCHG) 0.16
GON2 -
Output Voltage High (Y8, Y9) IOUT = 10mA V
0.16
TA = +25NC, VGON1 = 30V and VGOFF = -6.2V
Rise Time (Y1–Y7, YDCHG) 200 ns
(Note 1)
TA = +25NC, VGON1 = 30V and VGOFF = -6.2V
Fall Time (Y1–Y7, YDCHG) 120 ns
(Note 1)
TA = +25oC, VGON2 = 30V and VGOFF = -6.2V
Rise Time (Y8, Y9) 200 ns
(Note 1)
TA = +25NC , VGON2 = 30V and VGOFF = -6.2V
Fall Time (Y8, Y9) 120 ns
(Note 1)
Y_ to RE Switch On-Resistance 100 I
CONTROL INPUTS
Logic Input-Voltage Range
5.5 V
(A1–A9)
Logic Input Voltage Low
0.8 V
(A1–A9)
Logic Input Voltage High
2 V
(A1–A9)
VOLTAGE DETECTOR
VSENSE Voltage Range 5.5 V
VSENSE Threshold Voltage Falling edge 1.158 1.278 V
VSENSE Pullup Current VSENSE = 1.5V 2.3 8 FA
Note 1: The panel models for different channels are illustrated in Figure 4.
Note 2: -40°C specs are guaranteed by design, not production tested.

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Typical Operating Characteristics

MAX17119
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

SCAN-DRIVER OUTPUT RISING EDGE (Y1–Y6) SCAN-DRIVER OUTPUT FALLING EDGE (Y1–Y6)
PROPAGATION DELAY AND RISE TIME PROPAGATION DELAY AND FALL TIME
MAX17119 toc01 MAX17119 toc02

VA VA
2V/div 2V/div

0V 0V

VY VY
10V/div 10V/div

0V
0V

100ns/div 100ns/div

SCAN-DRIVER OUTPUT RISING EDGE (Y7) SCAN-DRIVER OUTPUT FALLING EDGE (Y7)
PROPAGATION DELAY AND RISE TIME PROPAGATION DELAY AND FALL TIME
MAX17119 toc03 MAX17119 toc04

VA7
2V/div
VA7
2V/div
0V
0V

VY7 VY7
10V/div 10V/div
0V 0V

20ns/div 20ns/div

SCAN-DRIVER OUTPUT RISING EDGE (Y8 AND Y9) SCAN-DRIVER OUTPUT FALLING EDGE (Y8 AND Y9)
PROPAGATION DELAY AND RISE TIME PROPAGATION DELAY AND FALL TIME
MAX17119 toc05 MAX17119 toc06

VA8 VA8
2V/div 2V/div

0V 0V

VY8
10V/div VY8
10V/div
0V

0V

100ns/div 100ns/div

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
MAX17119

(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

GPM PROPAGATION DELAY-FLK_

SCAN-DRIVER OUTPUT WITH GPM FALLING TO Y_ FALLING
(FLK2 = FLK3 = GND, 1FLK-INPUT MODE) (FLK2 = FLK3 = GND, 1FLK-INPUT MODE)
MAX17119 toc07 MAX17119 toc08

VFLK1
0V 5V/div VFLK1
5V/div
0V
VA1
0V 5V/div
VA2
0V 5V/div 30V
VA3
VY1
0V 5V/div
1V/div
VY1
20V/div
0V

4Fs/div 100ns/div

GPM PROPAGATION DELAY-FLK_

SCAN-DRIVER OUTPUT WITH GPM FALLING TO Y_ FALLING
(FLK3 = GND, 2 FLK-INPUT MODE) (FLK3 = GND, 2 FLK-INPUT MODE)
MAX17119 toc09 MAX17119 toc10
VFLK1
0V 10V/div VFLK2
V
0V FLK2 5V/div
10V/div
V 0V
0V A1
10V/div
V
0V A2
10V/div
V 30V
0V A3
10V/div VY1
2V/div
VY1
10V/div
0V

2Fs/div 100ns/div

GPM PROPAGATION DELAY-FLK_

SCAN-DRIVER OUTPUT WITH GPM FALLING TO Y_ FALLING
(3 FLK-INPUT MODE) (3 FLK-INPUT MODE)
MAX17119 toc11 MAX17119 toc12
VFLK1
0V 10V/div
VFLK2 VFLK2
0V 10V/div 5V/div
VFLK3 0V
0V
10V/div
V
0V A4
10V/div
VA5
0V 30V
10V/div
V
0V A6 VY4
10V/div 1V/div
VY4
10V/div
0V

2Fs/div 40ns/div

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Pin Configuration

MAX17119
TOP VIEW
Y9 Y8 Y7 Y6 Y5 Y4 Y3
21 20 19 18 17 16 15

YDCHG 22 14 Y2

GND 23 13 Y1

RE 24 12 GON2

FLK3 25 MAX17119 11 GOFF

FLK2 26 10 GON1

FLK1 27 9 A1
+
VSENSE 28 8 A2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A9 A8 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3

TQFN
5mm x 5mm

Pin Description
PIN NAME FUNCTION
1–9 A9–A1 Level-Shifter Logic-Level Input
Gate-On Supply Input 1. GON1 is the positive supply for the Y1–Y7 and YDCHG level shifters.
10 GON1
Bypass GON1 to ground with a minimum of 1FF ceramic capacitor.
Gate-Off Supply Input. GOFF is the negative supply for the Y1–Y9 and YDCHG. Bypass GOFF to
11 GOFF
ground with a minimum of 1FF ceramic capacitor.
Gate-On Supply Input 2. GON2 is the positive supply for the Y8 and Y9 level shifters. Bypass GON2
12 GON2
to ground with a minimum of 1FF ceramic capacitor.
13–21 Y1–Y9 Level-Shifter Outputs
22 YDCHG Level-Shifter Output for Discharge Function
23 GND Ground
24 RE Resistor Connection Input for GPM Function
25 FLK3 GPM Control Input for Level-Shifter Outputs Y3 and Y6
26 FLK2 GPM Control Input for Level-Shifter Outputs Y2 and Y5
27 FLK1 GPM Control Input for Level-Shifter Outputs Y1 and Y4

Input Voltage Sense for Voltage Detector. This pin is usually connected to VLOGIC in the system
through a resistor-divider (R1 and R2). When VVSENSE is below its threshold, the discharge channel
28 VSENSE
of the level-shifter channel is turned on and YDCHG is connected to GON1 internally. There is a
4.6FA internal pullup current on VSENSE and both R1 and R2 should be less than 50kI.

Exposed Backside Pad. Connect to GOFF. Copper area should be maximized for thermal
— EP
performance.

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MAX17119

Typical Operating Circuit

VGON2 VGON1
1µF 1µF
The MAX17119 typical operating circuit is shown in
Figure 1. The positive supply voltage for GON1 and
GON2 GON1 GON2 is 30V (typ) and negative supply voltage for GOFF
FLK1
is -6.2V (typ).
RE

FLK2 Detailed Description

3.4kI The MAX17119 includes a 10-channel, high-voltage,
FLK3 level-shifting scan driver with a GPM feature. The device
is optimized for TFT-LCD applications. The GPM feature
A1 Y1 is employed to shape the corner of the falling edge of
the clock channels. This reduces flicker, and therefore
A2
Y2 improves the display quality. There is a dedicated dis-
charge channel. It works with the integrated voltage
A3
detector to swing its output to VGON1 when the system
FROM MAX17119 Y3
TCON A4
shuts down so as to remove any residual image on the
display quickly. Figure 2 shows the MAX17119 functional
A5
Y4 diagram.
High-Voltage Level-Shifting Scan Driver
A6 Y5
The MAX17119 includes 10-channel, high-voltage, level-
TO shifting buffers that can buffer logic inputs and shift
A7 PANEL
Y6 them to a desired level to drive TFT-LCD row logic. The
A8
driver outputs swing between their power-supply rails,
Y7
according to the input-logic level. The driver output is
A9 VGOFF when its respective input is logic-low, and is
VGON_ when its respective input is logic-high. These 10
FROM Y8
SYSTEM VLOGIC driver channels are grouped for different GON supplies.
(3.3V) Y1–Y7 and YDCHG are supplied from GON1; Y8 and Y9
R1 Y9 are supplied from GON2. The high-voltage, level-shifting
33kI scan drivers can swing from +38V to -12V and can
VSENSE
swiftly drive capacitive loads.
YDCHG
R2 GPM Function
47kI EP
GND GOFF The six clock channels of Y1–Y6 support the GPM func-
VGOFF tion, which shaves the corner of the scan-driver outputs’
1µF falling edge depends on FLK_. The corner shaving is
achieved by turning off the scan-driver switches, and
turning on the GPM switches to let the panel load capaci-
tance discharge through the resistor at the RE pin as the
Figure 1. Typical Operating Circuit
functional diagram shows (Figure 2).

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MAX17119
VGON1
MAX17119
FLK1 GON1

FLK2
LDO REF
FLK3
RE

A1 Y1

A2 Y2

A3 Y3

A4 Y4

GATE
DRIVE
LOGIC
AND
A5 GPM Y5
CONTROL

A6 Y6

A7 Y7

A8 Y8

VLOGIC A9 Y9

VSENSE

YDCHG
COMP

REF

EP
GND GON2 GOFF
VGON2 VGOFF

Figure 2. MAX17119 Functional Diagram

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A simple timing sequence of GPM is shown in Figure 3. Power-On and -Off Sequence
MAX17119

The scan-driver outputs (Y1–Y6) follow their respective Figure 5 shows the power-on and power-off sequence for
inputs (A1–A6). On the falling edge of VFLK_, the corner the application. In general, the supply voltage for the tim-
shaving on VY_ is implemented until VY_ is driven to ing controller (VLOGIC) is ready first. The timing controller
VGOFF (VA_ goes low). should send input A_ to the scan drivers after VGON_ and
The GPM function has three operating modes. Table 1 VGOFF_ are ready. Since the MAX17119 uses VGOFF_
shows the detailed configurations of FLK1, 2, 3 and A1– as substrate instead of GND, VGOFF should go below -2V
A9 input signals for these modes. at least before VGON_ starts to build up, as in Figure 5.

Discharge Function
One scan-driver output (YDCHG) is a dedicated dis-
Y_ 82I
charge channel for removing residual image on display
during power-down. The integrated voltage detector 1nF 4.5nF
monitors system supplies, such as 3.3V logic supply.
Through a resistor-divider, the MAX17119 commands
the discharge channel to swing its output to VGON1 once Figure 4. Test Load
the input to the voltage detector (VSENSE) is lower than
threshold.
Load Models for Different Channels
Figure 4 shows the test load.
0V
-2V VGOFF

9V VGON1, VGON2
VA_ 0V

TIME
VLOGIC
VFLK_ 0V

TIME VFLK_
0V
VGON1

VY_ VA_
0V
TIME
VGOFF VY_
0V

Figure 3. GPM Function Timing Sequence Figure 5. MAX17119 Power-On and -Off Sequence

Table 1. GPM Operating Modes

　 FLK1 FLK2 FLK3 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 Y1–Y9
All
Typical HDTV application
T(*) L L T T T T T T T T T connected
(1-FLK line)
to panel
Y3 and Y6
Typical monitor application
T T L T T H T T H T T T high
(2-FLK lines)
impedance
All
Typical full HDTV applica-
T T T T T T T T T T T T connected
tion (3-FLK lines)
to panel
T(*) means from TCON; L: logic-low; H: logic-high

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Thermal Protection A7, A8, and A9 drive a very light load and that the power

MAX17119
loss associated is negligible, the power loss is:
The MAX17119 includes a thermal-protection circuit.
Thermal-overload protection prevents excessive power PDSCAN = 6 x CPANEL x (VGON1 - VGOFF)2 x fSCAN
dissipation from overheating the MAX17119. When the If the six scan drivers (A1–A6) operate at a frequency of
junction temperature exceeds TJ = +160NC (typ), the 50kHz, the load of the six outputs is 5nF, and the supply
device shuts down and all the outputs are put into high- voltage difference is 30V, then the power dissipated is
impedance mode. The thermal protection is not latched 1.35W.
and the device recovers once the temperature drops
below the hysteretic threshold (+15NC typ).
PCB Layout and Grounding
Careful PCB layout is important for proper operation. Use
Applications Information the following guidelines for good PCB layout:
• A
 void using vias in the high-current paths. If vias are
Power Dissipation unavoidable, use many vias in parallel to reduce resis-
An IC’s maximum power dissipation depends on the tance and inductance.
thermal resistance from the die to the ambient environ-
ment and the ambient temperature. The thermal resis- • Create a GOFF plane and connect it to EP.
tance depends on the IC package, PCB copper area, • C
 reate a ground island (GND) consisting of the supply
other thermal mass, and airflow. More PCB copper, cool- capacitors’ grounds and GND pin.
er ambient air, and more airflow increase the possible • C
 onnect all these together with short, wide traces or a
dissipation, while less copper or warmer air decreases small ground plane.
the IC’s dissipation capability. The major component of
power dissipation is the power dissipated in the high- • P
 lace the capacitors as close as possible to the
voltage scan drivers. respective supply voltage pins (GON1, GON2, and
GOFF).
When driving a pure capacitive load, the power dissipat-
ed by the scan-driver outputs depends on the scan fre- Refer to the MAX17119 Evaluation Kit for an example of
quency, the capacitive load, and the difference between proper board layout.
the GON_ and GOFF supply voltages. Assuming only

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regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE DOCUMENT NO.
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