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:
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Comparison points |
LVDS |
V by One |
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Primary use case |
Industrial & Medical |
Ultra-HD TV |
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Distance |
Long (Meters) |
Medium |
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Key features |
Noise Immunity/ Robustness |
High bandwidth, 4K over copper |
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Voltage Swing |
~350mV |
Variable |
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Signaling |
Differential (Parallel) |
Differential (CDR) |
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Type |
Parallel differential (legacy) |
High-Speed Serial (modern performance) |
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Pin efficiency |
Low (many pairs) |
High (Serialized) |
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Primary application |
Industrial legacy ( lvds monitor 2K) |
v-by-one monitor 4K |
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Display type |
lvds display could be LCD |
V by one display could be O-led |
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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 |
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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).