摘要:
A power supply device for a luminous element and a method thereof are provided. The power supply device includes an output calculation unit for calculating a brightness level of the luminous element, a current command signal generation unit for generating a current command signal so that a current value being supplied to the luminous element is adjusted by stages, and a constant current source for adjusting by stages the current being supplied to the luminous element according to the current command signal. According to the power supply device, the ascending period and the descending period can be shortened, and light output characteristics can be improved by improving the transient characteristic through an adaptive adjustment of current in the ascending period and the descending period.
摘要:
A display apparatus comprising a display unit and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) provided in a backlight that illuminates the display unit, the display apparatus includes: a power supplier; a current detector which detects a value of a current flowing in each of the LEDs; a current adjusting unit which compares a target current value which is supplied to the LED with a current value detected by the current detector and controls the value of the current flowing in the LED; and a controller which determines the target current value based on grayscale information of a video signal which is displayed on the display unit, provides the target current value to the current adjusting unit, and provides a virtual target current value that is higher than the target current value to the current adjusting unit for a predetermined time period if the target current value is determined.
摘要:
A backlight unit driving apparatus is provided. The backlight unit driving apparatus includes a plurality of flash lamps at a backlight unit to supply light to a liquid crystal panel, supplies voltage necessary for discharge, and supplies a discharge initiating voltage so that the flash lamps can emit lights in a sequential order. Accordingly, motion picture characteristics improve, and good screen brightness is maintained.
摘要:
A liquid crystal display device, includes: a liquid crystal panel; a point light source which emits light to the liquid crystal panel; and a light source driver which comprises a power input terminal to receive initial power, a power supply to supply power to the point light source according to the initial power and a reference current, and a reference current controller to output the changed reference current according to the changed initial power, to the power supply.
摘要:
A luminescence driving apparatus, a display apparatus, and a driving method thereof are provided. The luminescence driving apparatus includes: a driving circuit which is connected to a light-emitting device and drives the light-emitting device according to a control pulse having a fluctuating amplitude; a controller which, if an internal current of the light-emitting device is less than or equal to a threshold value, selects a position from among a plurality of different positions of the driving circuit based on the amplitude of the control pulse, senses a voltage at the selected position and determines whether a short-circuit has occurred between the light-emitting device and the driving circuit using a level of the sensed voltage; and a protector which if it is determined that the short-circuit has occurred, performs a protection operation with respect to the light-emitting device.
摘要:
A display apparatus having a display and a backlight unit (BLU) which provides backlight to the display are provided. The BLU includes a first light source module in which a plurality of light sources are arranged, a second light source module in which a plurality of light sources are arranged, and a light source driving unit which drives the first light source module and second light source module. The first light source module and second light source module are connected to each other by a first connector.
摘要:
A display apparatus and a control method thereof are disclosed. The display apparatus includes a signal processor which processes a video signal; a display which displays an image based on the video signal processed by the signal processor, a light source providing light for displaying the image; and a driving circuit which drives the light source on the basis of a dimming signal having an on-section and an off-section for dimming the light source. The driving circuit includes a protection circuit for performing a protection operation as a result of an abnormal electric current flowing in the light source during the off-section. The display apparatus is protected when a short circuit occurs between the light source and the driving circuit, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the apparatus.
摘要:
A switching-type luminescence driving apparatus, a display apparatus, and a driving method thereof are provided. The luminescence driving apparatus includes: a plurality of driving circuits which are connected to a plurality of LEDs having a common anode terminal and which drive the plurality of LEDs according to control pulse modulation; and a controller which controls voltages of a plurality of cathode terminals of the plurality of LEDs so as to independently control each voltage of the plurality of LEDs.
摘要:
A screw fastening unit, which fastens a first member and a second member together, is provided. The screw fastening unit includes a screw member which includes a screw head from which a support portion extends in a fastening direction in which the screw member is fastened for supporting the first member, and a screw thread coupled to the screw head and which passes through a first penetrating hole formed through the first member; and a screw receiving member configured to receive the screw thread and which extends in a direction opposite to the fastening direction through a second penetrating hole formed through the second member and passes through the first penetrating hole.
摘要:
An apparatus for driving a light-emitting diode (LED) is provided. The apparatus includes an LED, a voltage sensing unit which senses a voltage applied to the LED, a current sensing unit which senses a current flowing into the LED, a DC-to-DC converter which converts an input voltage into an LED driving voltage and provides the LED driving voltage to the LED, an LED driving unit which drives the LED according to a dimming-on signal and a dimming-off signal; and a control unit which controls the DC-to-DC converter such that the current sensed by the current sensor follows a reference current, if the dimming-on signal is received, and controls the DC-to-DC converter to maintain the voltage sensed by the voltage sensor at a same voltage as a voltage of the LED at a dimming-off time, if the dimming-off signal is received.