Himax CABC Technology Expanded to Mobile Devices

Handset display drivers from Himax Technologies with Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) technology is being adopted by the world’s leading makers of mobile devices.

Content Adaptive Brightness Control or simply CABC technology from HIMAX is one of the most sought after feature by many mobile device makers as well as end-users. Display drivers with CABC technology can save display power of up to 50% which is the reason why makers of mobile devices, especially the energy-conscious ones, is after these display drivers. The display drivers with Content Adaptive Brightness Control technology is not only being used in mobile handsets but it is being used as well in digital cameras, Notebook PC and portable navigation devices.

The more common TFT-LCD has a backlight brightness that is constant at all times regardless of the image being displayed thus making it the most power-consuming among all components in the display system. Unlike the CABC technology from HIMAX which controls backlight brightness by analyzing the image to be displayed which significantly reduces power consumption. The unique algorithm that Himax is using produces a smooth adjustment in the backlight even if the content and brightness are changing rapidly.
Source: GlobeNewswire