gm1501

The Genesis Microchip gm1501 display controller is a fully-integrated single-chip solution for multimedia LCD monitors and LCD televisions supporting resolutions up to WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050). The stand-alone system-on-a-chip design enables simplicity of design and rapid system development. Dual channel TTL and dual LVDS transmitters allow direct connection to LCD modules.

This integrated solution of gm1501 includes industry-leading motion adaptive de-interlacing (MADi) and low angle directional interpolation (LADI) to optimize TV playback quality. The integrated Analog Digital Converter gm1501, Ultra-Reliable DVITM receivers, and frame rate conversion ensure proven PC graphics compatibility. Integrated Picture-in-Picture, HDTV input support, and RealColor^TM video-specific color controls enable HDTV-ready solutions. An embedded microprocessor and a versatile OSD engine facilitate rapid development of a reliable and attractive product.

The gm1501 is available in two versions: gm1501BD supports display output resolutions up to SXGA (1280 x 1024), gm1501CF supports display output resolutions up to WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050). Both versions come in standard or HDCP enabled configurations. The gm1501CF version is backwards-compatible with the gm1501BD version and incorporates some functional and quality improvements. The gm1501CF version adds:
MPEG noise reduction
4DQS electrical interface
Adaptive contrast control
4MB addressable external parallel ROM interface