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    Overview

    RTD2120L-LF is a high-performance, low-power LCD display controller launched by Realtek. It supports signal reception, decoding and digital processing from analog video sources such as VGA (analog RGB), CVBS, S-Video, and output to TFT-LCD panel. The chip integrates high-precision ADC, image scaling, color enhancement engine and timing control (TCON) module, with high integration and programmability, and is widely used in LCD monitors, industrial screens, advertising machines, vehicle-mounted central control displays and multi-function video interface conversion modules.

    Specifications

    parameter

    Numeric

    Input Interface

    VGA (RGB-analog), CVBS, S-Video

    Input signal format

    Support NTSC, PAL, SECAM and other video formats

    ADC resolution

    8-bit high-speed ADC (for analog RGB signal sampling)

    Output Interface

    TTL LCD interface, supports 6-bit / 8-bit

    Maximum output resolution

    Support SXGA (1280×1024) and below

    Image Processing Engine

    Color enhancement, sharpening, gamma correction, image scaling

    Timing Controller (TCON)

    Built-in, can drive various LCD modules

    OSD support

    Built-in OSD controller, supports character overlay and menu control

    Supply voltage

    3.3V (core and I/O)

    Package Type

    LQFP-128 (lead-free, LF indicates environmentally friendly version)

    Operating temperature range

    0°C to +70°C (commercial grade)

     

    Key Features of RTD2120L-LF

    • Supports multiple analog video signal inputs

      • Compatible with VGA (RGB), CVBS (composite video), S-Video (Y/C), and adapt to input signals of old video sources or devices with analog interfaces, making it easy to build a unified display platform in a multi-source environment.

    • High-performance image sampling and processing capabilities

      • Built-in 8-bit ADC and image de-interlacing engine can digitize the input analog signal with high fidelity to improve image clarity and contrast.

    • Integrated TCON to drive LCD panel

      • With its own timing controller, it can output directly to the LCD screen without the need for an external dedicated TCON IC, thus reducing system cost and BOM complexity.

    • Image quality enhancement technology

      • It supports multiple image scaling algorithms, automatic color scale adjustment, dynamic contrast enhancement, gamma correction and other functions to provide consistent and clear display output under different input sources.

    • Built-in OSD controller

      • It provides rich menu text overlay and graphic symbol display functions, which can realize visual output of user interface menu, status display, debugging information, etc.

    • Highly integrated + cost optimized

      • Integrating multiple functions into a single chip, it is suitable for low-cost, high-function all-in-one display solutions without the need for multiple external video processing and driver components.

    Typical application scenarios

    With its powerful analog video input support and integrated image processing capabilities, the RTD2120L-LF is widely used in:

    • Industrial control display

      • Receive video output from analog cameras and VGA industrial control motherboards for industrial human-machine interface (HMI) display.

    • LCD display terminal (such as advertising machine)

      • Multi-source display, split-screen control, integrated VGA + AV input conversion, meet the needs of public display system use.

    • In-car entertainment/central control screen system

      • Receive analog signal input from vehicle-mounted cameras and navigation systems, and output to high-definition LCD panels in real time.

    • Video Converter Box/VGA to LCD Module

      • Converts the visual content from a VGA signal in a DIY display module or embedded system.

    • Video surveillance display terminal

      • Process and display CVBS and S-Video video streams, and apply them to security monitoring centers or access control systems.

    Advantages comparison analysis

    Features/Specifications

    RTD2120L-LF

    Traditional multi-chip solution

    Signal input type

    VGA / CVBS / S-Video

    VGA independent + AV independent

    ADC / TCON / OSD

    Single chip integration

    Multi-chip combination, complex wiring

    Output Interface

    TTL LCD supports multiple color depths

    An external LVDS / TTL converter may be required

    Maximum resolution supported

    SXGA (1280×1024)

    Reliance on external chip capabilities

    Application flexibility

    Support various LCD modules

    Difficult to configure

    Cost and development cycle

    High integration, simple system

    High cost and long development cycle

    The RTD2120L-LF excels in input flexibility, image processing capability, system integration efficiency, and BOM cost control, making it an ideal choice for low-cost, high-performance LCD control solutions.

    Manufacturer Profile: Realtek Semiconductor

    Realtek is a world-renowned IC design company that has long been committed to multimedia audio and video processing, network chips, communication protocol control and other fields. The RTD series display control chips have a wide range of applications in LCD TVs, car navigation, information display terminals and other markets . Its high integration, good stability and strong adaptability are generally recognized by OEM and ODM manufacturers.

    Why choose RTD2120L-LF?

    • Supports VGA, CVBS, S-Video and other analog signal inputs

      ● Integrated ADC + TCON + OSD, no external support chip required

      ● Supports SXGA resolution to meet the display requirements of mainstream LCD screens

      ● Multiple image enhancement algorithms, output image quality is clearer and more stable

      ●LQFP-128 package, easy to mass produce and compatible with SMT process

      ● Environmentally friendly lead-free (LF) version, in compliance with international environmental regulations

    FAQ

    Q1: Does RTD2120L-LF support HDMI input?
    No. RTD2120L -LF is a low-cost analog video decoding chip launched by Realtek. It is dedicated to processing analog video signal inputs such as VGA (RGB) and YPbPr. It does not have the ability to receive HDMI or DVI digital interfaces. This chip integrates high-performance ADC and video processing engine, and is suitable for solutions for converting traditional analog video to digital panels. If the system design needs to support HDMI input, it is recommended to use Realtek’s RTD2486, RTD2660 or other series chips with HDMI receiving function to meet the digital interface requirements.

    Q2: Can I drive an LVDS interface LCD screen?
    Not directly supported . The output of RTD2120L-LF is a 24-bit TTL digital signal, which is often used to drive parallel port (RGB interface) LCD modules. If the target display is an LVDS interface (such as the common interface type of notebooks or industrial LCD screens), a TTL-LVDS converter, such as TI’s SN75LVDS83B or similar devices, needs to be added to the chip output to convert the TTL signal into a differential LVDS signal to be compatible with the target screen. This combination is more common in actual applications, and adaptation design needs to be done according to the screen resolution and timing matching.

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