PTN3460IBS/F1MP - eDP to LVDS Bridge 2.7Gbps | NXP
MPN: PTN3460IBS/F1MP ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6.15 | $6.15 |
| 10 | $5.84 | $58.40 |
| 100 | $5.26 | $526.00 |
| 500 | $4.86 | $2,430.00 |
| 1,000 | $4.55 | $4,550.00 |
PTN3460IBS/F1MP Overview
An eDP-to-LVDS bridge is an interface conversion device in the display signal-chain hierarchy: it sits between a DisplayPort source and a legacy LVDS panel, performing DP protocol reception, stream processing and LVDS transmission. Bridges like the PTN3460I family are essential in industrial and embedded systems where modern SoCs no longer integrate native LVDS outputs but installed panel inventories remain LVDS-based.
Key features include an embedded microcontroller with on-chip non-volatile memory (NVM) for firmware and configuration storage, LVDS panel power-up and power-down sequencing control, and EDID ROM emulation supporting up to seven different EDID structures for panels that lack an EDID ROM. No external timing reference is required, simplifying the bill of materials.
Technically, the PTN3460I is compliant with DP v1.2a/v1.1a and eDP v1.2/v1.1 standards. Configuration pins are sampled at power-on and on power-state changes, and device start-up time from power-on or RST_N high is 90 ms maximum, enabling deterministic panel bring-up in embedded systems.
Typical applications include industrial HMI displays, embedded compute modules and single-board computers driving LVDS panels, medical monitor interfaces, and legacy panel migration designs transitioning from chipset-integrated LVDS to eDP sources. The industrial-grade I suffix targets extended temperature environments.
A key design consideration is supply at 3 V per Newark listing with proper decoupling, plus configuration strap correctness at power-on, since straps define lane count and link rate. Use the NXP datasheet PTN3460I.pdf for the complete pin configuration.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, availability, and engineering design context not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Drop-in alternatives for PTN3460IBS/F1MP — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with PTN3460IBS/F1MP (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Function, Input Interface, Mounting Type, Output Interface, Package.
Quick Comparison Tool — Select alternative parts for side-by-side comparison:
PTN3460BS/F4Y
✅ Drop-In✓ In Stock
$4.02 / Unit
View Datasheet →PTN3460IBS/F1MP Specifications
| Function | (embedded) DisplayPort to LVDS bridge |
| Input Interface | DisplayPort / embedded DisplayPort (eDP) |
| Output Interface | LVDS |
| DP Standards Compliance | DP v1.2a / v1.1a, eDP v1.2 / v1.1 |
| Link Configuration | 1-lane or 2-lane operation |
| Data Rate per Lane | 1.62 Gbit/s or 2.7 Gbit/s |
| Max Panel Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Embedded Microcontroller | Yes, with on-chip Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) |
| EDID ROM Emulation | Up to 7 different EDID structures |
| Panel Power Sequencing | LVDS panel power-up and power-down sequencing control |
| External Timing Reference | Not required |
| Start-up Time | 90 ms max (from power-on or RST_N HIGH) |
| Supply Voltage | 3 V (per Newark listing) |
| Package | 56-HVQFN (7x7 mm), exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (T/R) |
PTN3460IBS/F1MP 56-hvqfn (7x7 mm), exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PTN3460IBS/F1MP (56-hvqfn (7x7 mm), exposed pad package). Pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams are defined in the manufacturer datasheet. Refer to it for the exact footprint and soldering guidelines.
No detailed pinout data available for PTN3460IBS/F1MP.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PTN3460IBS/F1MP is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial HMI and Touch Panel Displays, Embedded Single-Board Computers, Medical Monitor Interfaces, Digital Signage and Retail Displays, Automotive Infotainment Prototype and Legacy Panel Migration, Test, Measurement and Panel Evaluation Fixtures.
Industrial HMI and Touch Panel Displays
The PTN3460IBS/F1MP fits industrial HMI designs because modern industrial SoCs and chipsets increasingly expose only embedded DisplayPort outputs while installed LVDS panel inventories remain in service. Operating 1 or 2 DP lanes at 1.62 or 2.7 Gbit/s, the bridge drives LVDS panels up to 1920x1200, which covers the majority of 7-inch to 15-inch industrial touch panels. The industrial I grade, LVDS panel power-up and power-down sequencing control, and EDID ROM emulation for up to seven structures let a single PCB serve multiple panel SKUs without redesign. Placed between the eDP source and the panel connector, it adds deterministic 90 ms maximum start-up, enabling timed backlight and panel enable sequencing. Because no external timing reference is required, the BOM stays minimal and panel-swap qualification is fast.
Recommended
Embedded Single-Board Computers
Embedded compute modules and single-board computers based on application processors with eDP outputs use the PTN3460IBS/F1MP to retain compatibility with the broad installed base of LVDS panels. The bridge receives the DP main link from the processor, performs protocol conversion, and outputs LVDS at panel timing derived without any external timing reference, simplifying carrier-board layout. Its on-chip non-volatile memory stores firmware and panel configuration, so one board design can support up to seven EDID structures for different panel variants. At 2.7 Gbit/s per lane over two lanes, the link provides enough bandwidth for 1920x1200 graphics, and the exposed-pad 56-HVQFN 7x7 mm package keeps the solution compact on dense carrier boards. Configuration pins are sampled at power-on, giving predictable lane and link-rate bring-up.
Recommended
Medical Monitor Interfaces
Medical display systems benefit from the PTN3460IBS/F1MP because image-quality-critical panels are frequently LVDS-based while newer medical-grade compute platforms output embedded DisplayPort. The bridge's DP v1.2a/v1.1a and eDP v1.2/v1.1 compliance and 1.62/2.7 Gbit/s per-lane rates provide the link bandwidth for 1920x1200 diagnostic-grade panels. EDID ROM emulation lets the host read a precisely programmed EDID, which supports fixed-resolution medical imaging pipelines that cannot tolerate resolution renegotiation. The LVDS panel power sequencing control enforces correct panel power-up and power-down order, protecting expensive medical panels during system power cycling. The 56-pin HVQFN exposed-pad package supports the low-profile, thermally efficient constructions typical of medical monitor mainboards.
Recommended
Digital Signage and Retail Displays
Commercial signage players and media appliances commonly pair a DisplayPort-capable media SoC with cost-effective LVDS open-cell panels, and the PTN3460IBS/F1MP performs exactly this conversion. Supporting two lanes at 2.7 Gbit/s, it sustains 1920x1200 content at the refresh rates signage panels require. The on-chip NVM lets OEMs program panel-specific EDID structures so media players auto-detect each installed open cell correctly, supporting up to seven structures for multi-panel product lines. The device's 90 ms maximum start-up from power-on or RST_N high synchronizes panel enable with player boot, avoiding visible glitches on wall-mounted screens. Because the bridge requires no external timing reference, signage mainboards save crystal cost and layout area while maintaining reliable link operation across long production runs.
Recommended
Automotive Infotainment Prototype and Legacy Panel Migration
Although the /F1MP suffix should be verified against the exact NXP qualification grade for end-of-line automotive deployment, the PTN3460I architecture is frequently used in automotive infotainment and cluster development platforms where display SoCs output eDP while prototype or aftermarket cluster panels are LVDS. The bridge's 1920x1200 capability covers central-information-display resolutions, and its embedded microcontroller plus NVM allow panel-specific configurations to be flashed per vehicle variant rather than changed in hardware. Panel power sequencing control integrates with the vehicle's display power-management state machine, and configuration pin sampling at state changes (for example, from a power-saving state to active) aligns with automotive power-mode transitions. Designers should confirm the appropriate qualification suffix with NXP for production automotive use.
Recommended
Test, Measurement and Panel Evaluation Fixtures
Panel evaluation fixtures and burn-in stations use the PTN3460IBS/F1MP to drive LVDS test panels from standard eDP-capable test hosts such as mini-PCs and FPGA-based pattern generators. EDID ROM emulation for up to seven structures lets one fixture emulate multiple panel identities for host compatibility testing, while the NVM stores test configurations between sessions. The 90 ms maximum deterministic start-up makes automated test timing reliable, and configuration-pin sampling at power-state changes supports automated power-cycle test sequences. Because no external timing reference is required, fixture designers avoid extra oscillators and their frequency-error calibration. The exposed-pad 56-HVQFN (7x7 mm) package sold in Tape & Reel supports both high-volume fixture population and hand-placed prototype builds via cut tape.
Recommended
Recommended Products Summary
Engineering reference data for PTN3460IBS/F1MP — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PTN3460BS/F4Y |
|---|---|---|
| Package | 56-HVQFN (7x7 mm), exposed pad | 56-HVQFN (7x7 mm), exposed pad - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Function | eDP/DP to LVDS bridge | eDP/DP to LVDS bridge |
| Lane Configuration | 1 or 2 lanes | 1 or 2 lanes |
| Data Rate per Lane | 1.62 / 2.7 Gbit/s | 1.62 / 2.7 Gbit/s |
| Max Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Device Grade / Ordering Designation | Industrial grade (I suffix), /F1MP designation | B grade, /F4Y designation |
Key Differentiators
- Embedded microcontroller with on-chip NVM (vs PTN3460BS/F4Y)
- No external timing reference required (vs PTN3460BS/F4Y)
- Dual-standard compliance with deterministic start-up (vs PTN3460BS/F4Y)
Design Notes
Configuration pins are sampled only at power-on and at state changes (for example, from a power-saving state to the active state), per the NXP PTN3460I datasheet. Do not change strap levels dynamically while the link is active - the device will not respond until the next power-state transition. Strap the lane count and link rate (1 or 2 lanes, 1.62 or 2.7 Gbit/s) with pull-up/pull-down resistors of correct value so that input thresholds are met at the 3 V supply. Budget 90 ms maximum start-up time in your panel-enable state machine before asserting backlight.
The PTN3460IBS/F1MP operates from a 3 V supply per the Newark product listing. Decouple each supply pin of the 56-HVQFN exposed-pad package with 100 nF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of the pins, plus bulk 10 uF capacitance near the device, and solder the exposed pad to a solid ground pour for both thermal relief and return-path integrity for the 2.7 Gbit/s serial streams. Consult the PTN3460I datasheet for exact per-pin supply domains; do not share analog and high-speed digital supply nets without filtering.
Route the DP receiver differential pairs (up to 2 lanes at 2.7 Gbit/s) as 100-ohm controlled-impedance pairs with matched intra-pair skew, keeping them short and away from the LVDS output pairs to minimize crosstalk. Use the exposed pad as the primary ground return and stitch the ground planes beneath both the eDP and LVDS routing channels. Since the device needs no external timing reference, reserve layout area only for configuration straps and decoupling. The AUX channel pair requires the same impedance care as the main link.
Compliance Information
The NXP product page lists Environmental and Quality tabs for PTN3460IBS, but the retrieved web data did not include the specific RoHS/REACH compliance values. Consult the NXP product page at nxp.com/part/PTN3460IBS for current compliance certificates.
