Color STN LCD Driver IC is suited for mobile handsets.

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Designed to enhance color depths and display richness of images, LDS184 with integrated controller features max display resolution of 98 (RGB) x 70 combined with 65k color display mode. It incorporates 109 k-bit display RAM, on-chip oscillator, and temperature compensation for adjustment of VCLD and frame frequency. Programmable display features include area scrolling and partial display mode, color depth selection, and N-line inversion.



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Leadis Technology Announces the LDS184 65k Color STN LCD Driver IC, Further Expands Product Family and Enables Richer Color Display Images for Next Generation Mobile Handsets


SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 10 -- Leadis Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:LDIS) , a leading mixed-signal semiconductor developer of color display driver ICs for small panel displays, today announced the LDS184 65k color STN LCD driver IC with integrated controller. The LDS184's maximum display resolution of 98 (RGB) x 70 combined with 65k color display mode enables deeper color depths and richer display images for next generation mobile handsets. Further accelerating the market transition to 65k color, the LDS184 65k color STN LCD driver IC is a highly integrated and cost effective solution that is optimized for enabling color displays in value-segment handsets and color sub displays in clamshell phones.

"We continue to expand and broaden our market presence for our 65k color display driver IC products," said Steve Ahn, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our new products are well positioned to lead the market transition to 65k colors enabling richer color display images in next generation mobile handsets. As a leading supplier of color display driver ICs, we continue to innovate and introduce new products for all handset display technologies such as CSTN, TFT and OLED. Our products incorporate advanced features that enhance the visual communication experience for the user."

About the LDS184

The LDS184 65k color STN LCD driver IC is a highly integrated high performance device with integrated 109k-bit of display RAM (98 x 70 x 16 bit), on-chip oscillator, and temperature compensation for adjustment of VCLD and frame frequency providing fine tuning of the screen display for optimal performance.

In addition, the LDS184 has advanced programmable display features such as area scrolling and partial display mode enabling screen saver controls for power savings, color depth selection and N-line inversion for low cross talk providing for better screen performance.

The LDS184 65k color STN LCD driver IC supports four industry standard host bus interfaces: 3-wire serial interface, 4-wire serial interface, and 8-bit interface with 8080-series MPU and 6800-series MPU.

LDS184 customer samples are available now.

About Leadis Technology, Inc

Leadis Technology, Inc., headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, designs, develops and markets mixed-signal semiconductors that enable and enhance the features and capabilities of small panel color displays used in mobile handset and consumer electronic devices. Leadis' core products are highly integrated, color display driver ICs which are critical components of displays used in mobile handsets and consumer electronic devices. As a leading supplier of color display driver ICs, Leadis continues to innovate and introduce new products for all handset display technologies such as CSTN, TFT and OLED with advanced features to further enhance the visual communication experience for the user. (LDISG)

For more information visit www.leadis.com.

CONTACT: Wayne F. Eng, Director, Marketing for Leadis Technology, Inc., +1-408-387-8819, or wayne_eng@leadis.com

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