Title :
A radial format LCD/Semiconductor system for analog watch applications
Author :
Gruebel, Robert L. ; Marks, Burton W. ; Noble, Robert T. ; Penz, Andrew P. ; Surtani, K.H.
Author_Institution :
Texas Instruments Incorporated, Dallas, TX
fDate :
8/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A totally electronic analog watch has been built, using a multiplexed liquid-crystal display and an I2L integrated circuit chip which includes a voltage regulator with temperature compensation for the display drive. With ½ duty cycle multiplexing, two timekeeping parameters, e.g., hours and minutes, can be displayed simultaneously.
Keywords :
Analog integrated circuits; Application specific integrated circuits; Consumer electronics; Electrodes; Gears; Large scale integration; Liquid crystal displays; Temperature; Threshold voltage; Watches;
Journal_Title :
Electron Devices, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/T-ED.1979.19563