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TFP401A DVI Receiver

TITFP401A DVI Receiver

MPN: TFP401APZP
Texas Instruments
Display Interface IC PanelBus DVI Rcvr 16 5MHz HSYNC fix
394 in stock

Overview

The TFP401APZP is a Texas Instruments PanelBus DVI receiver IC used to convert a DVI video input into a parallel RGB-style pixel interface for a display controller or FPGA. It is aimed at applications where a digital video source must be adapted to a flat-panel display subsystem without using a full video processor.

Why Choose This Part

This part is a practical way to bring DVI video into a design without implementing the receiver logic in an FPGA. It is suited to systems that already have a parallel display pipeline or framebuffer interface and need a dedicated digital video front end. Using a dedicated receiver can simplify timing recovery, signal integrity, and board-level integration for display inputs.

Applications

DVI input for flat-panel displays
Receives DVI video and presents pixel data to a downstream display pipeline.
FPGA-based display interface
Useful when an FPGA needs to accept DVI and regenerate timing and pixel data for custom graphics systems.
Embedded HMI panels
Adds a DVI input path to industrial or consumer display products with a local display controller.
Video bridge designs
Acts as a front-end receiver in systems that translate external video sources into internal RGB pixel buses.

Getting Started

Design-in usually starts from the Texas Instruments datasheet, reference schematic, and layout guidance, since high-speed TMDS routing and decoupling are important. For prototyping, pair the receiver with an FPGA or display controller that can accept the pixel bus format and sync signals it outputs. If you are evaluating the device, look for TI EVM or reference designs and follow the clocking, power sequencing, and termination recommendations closely.

TFP401 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
TFP401PZP PZP 962
Also available as: TFP401, TFP401APZPR

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