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LVDS VS V by One might be a tricky question, but Fortec can simplify anything. 

 First of all, what is LVDS?

LVDS full form is Low Voltage Differential Signaling. Let’s break it down together.

 - Low Voltage: Voltage swings (Vod)350mV (High speed / Low power) which is generated by 3.5mA constant current source terminated 100Ω load at receiver.

 - Differential Signaling: Data is transmitted as a potential difference between two wires. This provides excellent noise rejection (common-mode voltage tolerates Voc from 0.2V to 2.2V).

 - EMI reduction: Lower voltage swings drastically reduce Electro-Magnetic Interference, protecting sensitive adjacent circuits. - Standard: ANSI, TIA, EIA-644A (1995).

What is V-by-One?

The LVDS interface has a problem; it creates a physical bottleneck at 4k & 8k resolutions, leading to a timing mismatch (‘skew’) between wires.

Solution: V by one interface uses SerDes technology to consolidate the data. In other words, higher bandwidth per lane means fewer cables, lower system coast, and better EMI performance.

 V by One features:

 - Skew reduction: Clock Data Recovery eliminates timing mismatch over long cables.

 - Cost and EMI: Drastic reduction in materials costs and Electro-Magnetic.

 - Target: Large format displays (TVs), automative screens, high-refresh monitors.

LVDS vs V-by-One:

 

Comparison points

LVDS

V by One

Primary use case

Industrial & Medical

Ultra-HD TV

Distance

Long (Meters)

Medium

Key features

Noise Immunity/ Robustness

High bandwidth,

4K over copper

Voltage Swing

~350mV

Variable

Signaling

Differential (Parallel)

Differential (CDR)

Type

Parallel differential (legacy)

High-Speed Serial (modern performance)

Pin efficiency

Low (many pairs)

High (Serialized)

Primary application

Industrial legacy ( lvds monitor 2K)

v-by-one monitor 4K

Display type

lvds display could be LCD

V by one display could be O-led

Connecter

lvds connector can be found in 20-pin, 30-pin, or 40-pin (standard) and 51-pin (dual-link

V by one connecter can be found in 41-pin or 51-pin FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) formats

Controller board

lvds controller board:  PrismaMediaECO-II & ArtistaM3

V by one controller Boards: Prisma4K & ArtistaM4

 Conclusion:

 - LVDS is cheaper to buy but limited to a maximum of 2K displays. If you are looking for something for a ≤2k display, LVDS wiring will not be an issue, so we don’t need the extra cost of V by One.

 - V by One is more expensive to buy but in materials costs and Electro-Magnetic, it is the winner. Your best solution for ≥4k display, because of the high speed (V by One HS interface).

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