Parade Technologies, Ltd. (Taiwan OTC: 4966.TWO), a leading supplier of high-speed interface, video display, and touch controller ICs, has unveiled its latest innovation, the PS8627V DisplayPort to LVDS protocol converter. This new product is designed to convert DisplayPort (DP) or eDP (Embedded DisplayPort) video transport streams to the Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface commonly used in automotive-grade display panels and display assemblies.
The PS8627V converter enables ultrawide displays with resolutions up to 7680×1260@60Hz and a 30bpp color depth, a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the PS8625V, which supports up to 1920×1200 display resolution. Featuring a DP/eDP input of up to 4 lanes and LVDS output of up to 6 ports, the PS8627V facilitates a native DP/eDP connection between an automotive Video Control Unit (VCU) and display assembly. This direct connection simplifies system design and reduces implementation costs by eliminating the need for a SERDES (serializer-deserializer) for the audio/video transport channel.
The automotive industry is transitioning from LVDS interfaces to eDP, aligning with the trend seen in consumer electronics. While automotive-grade eDP display panels are becoming available, many LVDS panels of various sizes remain in production. Parade’s PS8627V bridges this gap, providing an eDP input for LVDS display assemblies.
Jimmy Chiu, Executive VP of Marketing at Parade Technologies, highlighted the significance of the PS8627V/PS8625V family in supporting eDP adoption in the automotive sector. He mentioned that the PS8627V facilitates upgrades of existing LVDS panels to the eDP interface, eliminating the need for additional SERDES chips and ensuring compatibility with modern video sources.
The PS8627V is currently in the sampling phase and is available in 128-pin and 176-pin LQFP packages. It supports an ambient temperature range of -40° to 105°C, making it suitable for various automotive applications. This new converter opens the door for higher resolutions, enhanced color depths, and streamlined connections in automotive displays, aligning with the industry’s drive toward more advanced, integrated, and efficient solutions.
