Driver Mode Configuration, LCD Panel Configuration

Direct Drive LCD Design Guide

Figure 5 H8SX SDRAM in Cluster Mode

Note 1: To create the highest LCD Dot Clock frequency on the H8SX requires using cluster mode. In this mode, EDACK is not generated and an equivalent signal must be generated. The above circuit creates the necessary timing.

2.4 Driver Mode Configuration

The driver characteristics are configured with the following macros.

2.4.1DOT_CLOCK_FREQUENCY_DATA

This macro configures the dot clock frequency during the data transfer portion of the LCD update cycle. This value must be achievable by the configured BCLK_FREQUENCY and RAM configuration. This value is checked against other system parameters and an error will be generated if the value is not achievable.

2.4.2DOT_CLOCK_FREQUENCY_BLANK

This macro configures the dot clock frequency during the blanking portion of the LCD update cycle. This value must be achievable by the configured PCLK_FREQUENCY as it generated by the TPU. This value is checked against other system parameters and an error will be generated if the value is not achievable.

2.4.3DESIRED_FRAME_RATE

This macro configures the initial selection of LCD frame rate. The frame rate can also be modified at runtime via the LCDSetFrameRate API call. To achieve the desired frame rate, the vertical blanking time is extended beyond the values configured in the LCD panel configuration. This value is checked against other system parameters and an error will be generated if the value is not achievable.

2.4.4MINIMUM_MCU_ACCESS_PCT

This macro configures the user’s minimum acceptable percentage of time that the MCU core has access to the frame RAM (the MCU core only has access to the frame RAM during the vertical blanking time). This value interacts with DESIRED_FRAME_RATE macro…higher access percentage is achievable at lower frame rates (as the bus is less consumed with frame updates). This value is checked against other system parameters and an error will be generated if the value is not achievable.

2.5 LCD Panel Configuration

The LCD Direct Driver is configured to operate with a given LCD panel by setting macro definitions. These values are readily available in the data sheet for the selected panel.

2.5.1DOT_INVERT

This macro is used to control whether the RGB data is latched on the rising or the falling edge of the dot clock. If the macro is not defined, the data is latched on the rising edge, if it is defined, the data will be latched on the falling edge. Note that when using the multiplexed EDACK and TPU modes, the EDACK signal will also need to be inverted in hardware for falling edge operation (see section on dot clock hardware connections).

2.5.2V_LINES_xx and H_DOT_xx

Refer to the following diagram for definition of these values.

H8S, H8SX specifications

Renesas H8S and H8SX microcontrollers are part of Renesas Electronics' H-series of 16-bit microcontrollers, widely known for their rich functionality, exceptional performance, and versatility in embedded applications. These microcontrollers are ideal for a variety of applications ranging from automotive systems to industrial automation and consumer electronics.

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