Himax Technologies is pushing the boundaries of notebook display technology with its latest in-cell touch and display driver integration (TDDI) chip, the HX83132. This innovation comes as high-end notebooks and AI PCs increasingly adopt touch functionality to differentiate products and enhance user experience.
The HX83132 debuts in a 15.3-inch AI laptop featuring a 2.8K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate touch display. This marks a significant step in Himax’s expansion of TDDI technology from tablets and automotive panels to the competitive notebook market.
Himax’s new chip boasts flexibility, supporting screens up to 16 inches with 4K resolution. It streamlines module design by reducing the number of ICs needed and integrating a microprocessor and voltage converter. This approach allows for smaller PCB sizes and narrower bezels.
The HX83132 maintains compatibility with various eDP interface timing controllers, facilitating adoption in mainstream and premium LCD notebooks. It also supports energy-saving features like panel self-refresh when paired with eDP 1.4 and 1.5 controllers.
As notebook manufacturers seek to enhance interactivity and visual performance, Himax’s TDDI solution positions the company at the forefront of display innovation for next-generation computing devices.
