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novatek
Novatek Microelectronics MPN encoding patterns, suffix decoding, and handler guidance. Use when working with Novatek display driver components or NovatekHandler.
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Novatek Microelectronics Manufacturer Skill
MPN Structure
Novatek MPNs follow this general structure:
[PREFIX][SERIES][MODEL][VARIANT][PACKAGE][-OPTION]
| | | | | |
| | | | | +-- Optional: additional options
| | | | +-- Package: H=COG, C=COF, A=AMOLED, D=Display
| | | +-- Variant letter for revisions
| | +-- Model number (3 digits)
| +-- Series digits (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 50, 51, 66, 67)
+-- NT prefix (all Novatek products)
Example Decoding
NT35510H
| | ||
| | |+-- H = COG package
| | +-- (no variant)
| +-- 35510 = TFT LCD driver model
+-- NT = Novatek prefix
NT36672A-DP
| | | ||
| | | |+-- P = additional option
| | | +-- D = Display driver type
| | +-- A = AMOLED variant
| +-- 36672 = AMOLED driver model
+-- NT = Novatek prefix
Product Families
NT35xxx Series - TFT LCD Drivers
| Part Number | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| NT35510 | TFT LCD driver | 480x800 |
| NT35516 | TFT LCD driver | 540x960 |
| NT35596 | TFT LCD driver | 1080x1920 |
NT36xxx Series - AMOLED Drivers
| Part Number | Description | Features |
|---|---|---|
| NT36672 | AMOLED driver | FHD+ |
| NT36672A | AMOLED driver | Improved A variant |
| NT36675 | AMOLED driver | Premium panel |
NT37xxx/NT38xxx Series - Display Drivers
| Part Number | Description | Features |
|---|---|---|
| NT37xxx | OLED drivers | General OLED |
| NT38xxx | Display drivers | Various panels |
NT39xxx Series - Advanced Display Controllers
| Part Number | Description | Features |
|---|---|---|
| NT39016 | Advanced display | Multi-interface |
| NT39xxx | Advanced display | Special applications |
NT50xxx Series - Timing Controllers (TCON)
| Part Number | Description | Features |
|---|---|---|
| NT50xxx | Timing controller | Panel timing |
NT51xxx Series - LED Backlight Drivers
| Part Number | Description | Features |
|---|---|---|
| NT51xxx | LED backlight | Backlight control |
NT66xxx/NT67xxx Series - Touch Controllers
| Part Number | Description | Features |
|---|---|---|
| NT66xxx | Touch controller | Capacitive touch |
| NT67xxx | Touch controller | Advanced touch |
Package Codes
Single-Letter Package Indicators
| Code | Package/Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| H | COG | Chip-on-glass |
| C | COF | Chip-on-film |
| A | AMOLED | AMOLED variant |
| D | Display Driver | General display type |
Multi-Letter Package Codes
| Code | Package | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| COG | Chip-on-Glass | Direct glass bonding |
| COF | Chip-on-Film | Flexible film bonding |
| BGA | BGA | Ball grid array |
| QFP | QFP | Quad flat package |
| WLCSP | WLCSP | Wafer level CSP |
| TFBGA | Thin Fine-pitch BGA | Thin BGA |
| FBGA | Fine-pitch BGA | Fine-pitch BGA |
Display Technology Detection
java
public String getDisplayTechnology(String mpn) {
if (mpn.matches("^NT35[0-9]{3}.*")) return "TFT LCD";
if (mpn.matches("^NT36[0-9]{3}.*")) return "AMOLED";
if (mpn.matches("^NT37[0-9]{3}.*") || mpn.matches("^NT38[0-9]{3}.*")) return "OLED";
if (mpn.matches("^NT39[0-9]{3}.*")) return "Advanced Display";
if (mpn.matches("^NT50[0-9]{3}.*")) return "Timing Controller";
if (mpn.matches("^NT51[0-9]{3}.*")) return "LED Backlight";
if (mpn.matches("^NT66[0-9]{3}.*") || mpn.matches("^NT67[0-9]{3}.*")) return "Touch Controller";
return "";
}
Handler Implementation Notes
Pattern Matching
java
// NT35xxx - TFT LCD drivers
"^NT35[0-9]{3}[A-Z0-9-]*$"
// NT36xxx - AMOLED drivers
"^NT36[0-9]{3}[A-Z0-9-]*$"
// NT37xxx, NT38xxx - Display drivers
"^NT37[0-9]{3}[A-Z0-9-]*$"
"^NT38[0-9]{3}[A-Z0-9-]*$"
// NT39xxx - Advanced display controllers
"^NT39[0-9]{3}[A-Z0-9-]*$"
// NT50xxx - Timing controllers
"^NT50[0-9]{3}[A-Z0-9-]*$"
// NT51xxx - LED backlight drivers
"^NT51[0-9]{3}[A-Z0-9-]*$"
// NT66xxx, NT67xxx - Touch controllers
"^NT66[0-9]{3}[A-Z0-9-]*$"
"^NT67[0-9]{3}[A-Z0-9-]*$"
Package Code Extraction
java
// Method 1: Check hyphenated suffix (NT35510-COG)
int hyphenIndex = mpn.indexOf('-');
if (hyphenIndex > 0) {
String suffix = mpn.substring(hyphenIndex + 1);
// Extract first part if multiple hyphens
int nextHyphen = suffix.indexOf('-');
if (nextHyphen > 0) suffix = suffix.substring(0, nextHyphen);
// Map to package
}
// Method 2: Extract single-letter after NTxxxxx
// NT[0-9]{5}[A-Z]...
Pattern packagePattern = Pattern.compile("^NT[0-9]{5}([A-Z]).*$");
Series Extraction
Returns first 4 characters (NT + 2 digits):
- NT35510 -> "NT35"
- NT36672 -> "NT36"
- NT66xxx -> "NT66"
Related Files
- Handler:
manufacturers/NovatekHandler.java - Component types:
IC,LED_DRIVER
Common Use Cases
Smartphone Display Drivers
Novatek is a leading supplier for smartphone display drivers:
- NT35510: Entry-level smartphone LCDs (480x800)
- NT35596: FHD smartphone LCDs (1080x1920)
- NT36672: AMOLED smartphone displays
Display Technology Migration
| Upgrade Path | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| LCD to AMOLED | NT35xxx | NT36xxx |
| Low-res to High-res | NT35510 | NT35596 |
Replacement Considerations
Family Compatibility
Parts within the same NTxx000 family (differing in last digit) may be revision variants:
- NT35510, NT35511 - possibly compatible
- Always verify pinout and register set compatibility
Same Base Part
Same NTxxxxx with different package codes are NOT direct replacements (different physical form):
- NT35510H (COG) vs NT35510C (COF)
Learnings & Edge Cases
- 5-digit model numbers: Novatek uses NTxxxxx (5 digits after NT), unlike some competitors with 4 digits.
- Suffix complexity: Some parts have multi-part suffixes like NT36672A-DP where A=variant, D=type, P=option.
- NT51xxx dual registration: These are registered as both IC and LED_DRIVER since they're LED backlight controllers.
- Touch vs Display: NT66/NT67 series are touch controllers only; display is NT35/36/37/38/39.
- TCON role: NT50xxx timing controllers don't drive pixels - they control panel timing signals.
- Family revisions: Parts like NT35510 and NT35511 may be within the same family but check datasheets for differences.
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