Novel Scanning Technique for LED Dot-Matrix Display to Reduce Flicker

Abstract

Conventional progressive scanning method can be used for small and medium size LED (Light Emitting Diode) dot-matrix display board. However, this conventional scanning approach has some drawbacks such as flicker, lower luminous intensity, requirement of high speed LED driver, etc., specifically for large LED dot-matrix display. This paper brings forward the analysis of scanning method clarifying the limitations of conventional scanning approach with several critical design parameters. After that, a new scanning approach, congenial to both small and large has been proposed to get over these limitations. Eventually, simulation of the mathematical models of the two methods are expounded that points to the vital design parameters constraints along with the advantages of new method. The mathematical models and analyses give understanding of system design approach to the LED driver circuit designers to estimate various design parameters