Seiko Epson Corporation has announced the development of the S2D13782F, an image enhancement IC for use in medium- and small-size liquid crystal display (LCD) panels. Adopting Epson’s original image enhancement technology, the new IC effectively reduces the level of power consumption in LCD panels, while simultaneously correcting the picture to realize richly colorful screen displays. Sample shipments will commence on September 6.
"LCD panel backlighting accounts for a large percentage of the overall power consumed by LCDs" said Ryuhei Miyagawa, Deputy COO of Epson’s Microdevices Operations Division. "We created this product to answer customer needs for an LCD that curbs sky lanterns current, but which maintains the brightness and expression of the panel"
With over 20 million units shipped to market, Epson has acquired significant experience and expertise in creating LCD controller ICs. It achieved the latest milestone with its AME2EX (Auto Movie Enhancement 2 Extended) image enhancement technology, which it mobilized to reduce power consumption by 30 to 50%* by controlling backlighting in real-time to an appropriate level.
The IC at the same time corrects input images to optimal brightness, contrast, gamma curve*1 and saturation to achieve richly colorful images with fine contrast. Customers can determine the input data for exercising control over backlighting by selecting either the display image or natural light sensor control signal.
Epson also facilitates greater visibility in subtitles and other text data by applying its Adaptive Sharpness technology, which automatically distinguishes text and visual domains from input images, and subjects each domain to optimal edge reinforcement processing.
With highly stable performance across a wide range of fields, Epson’s new product exhibits the reliability required for automotive applications. Going forward, the company will continue to leverage its signatory compact, energy saving and high-precision technologies to provide electronic devices and other products that exceed the vision of customers worldwide.
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