
GENESIS  
MICROCHIP 
Preliminary Product Brief
gm2116
C2116-PBR-01A 
The gm2116 device is an all-in-one image processor targeted for 
the OnPanel LCD monitor market with resolutions up to XGA. 
The gm2116 leverages Genesis patented advanced image-
processing technology and a proven integrated ADC/PLL to 
provide excellent image quality in simple and cost-effective 
solution.  The integrated OnPanel timing controller (TCON) is 
fully programmable to interface with a wide range of 
commercially available LCD panels. A dual channel RSDS 
(reduced swing differential signaling) 6 or 8 bit transmitter is 
provided for direct connect to column drivers with RSDS inputs. 
This high level of integration reduces the number of 
components, which eliminates a PCB along with its associated 
connectors and cables. This reduces system cost, improves 
reliability and simplifies monitor design. 
FEATURES 
 
Zoom (from VGA) and shrink (from UXGA) scaling 
 
Integrated 8-bit triple-channel ADC / PLL  
 
On-chip programmable OnPanel timing controller 
 
Embedded microcontroller with parallel ROM interface
 
On-chip versatile OSD engine 
 
All system clocks synthesized from a single crystal 
 
Programmable gamma correction (CLUT) 
 
RealColor controls provide sRGB compliance 
 
PWM back light intensity control 
 
5 Volt tolerant inputs 
 
Energy Spectrum Management (ESM
TM
) for low EMI 
 
High-Quality Advanced Scaling 
 
Fully programmable zoom ratios 
 
High-quality shrink capability from UXGA resolution 
 
RealRecovery function provides full color recovery 
image for refresh rates higher than those supported by 
the LCD panel (“out of range” signals) 
 
Analog RGB Input Port 
 
Supports up to 162 MHz (SXGA 85Hz / UXGA 60Hz)
Note: resolutions and refresh rates higher than those 
supported by the panel are supported as recovery modes. 
 
On-chip high-performance PLLs 
(only a single reference crystal required) 
 
Automatic input format detection 
 
Robust phase and image positioning  
 
RealColor Technology 
 
Digital brightness and contrast controls 
 
TV color controls including hue and saturation controls 
 
Flesh-tone adjustment 
 
Full color matrix allows end-users to experience the 
same colors as viewed on CRTs and other displays 
(e.g. sRGB compliance) 
On-chip OSD Controller 
 
On-chip RAM for downloadable menus 
 
1, 2 and 4-bit per pixel character cells 
 
Horizontal and vertical stretch of OSD menus 
 
Blinking, transparency and blending 
 
Embedded language independent designer OSD  
 
Built-in Test Pattern Generator
 
On-chip Microcontroller 
 
Requires no external microcontroller 
 
External parallel ROM interface 
 
21 general-purpose inputs/outputs (GPIOs) available for 
managing system devices (keypad, back light, NVRAM, etc) 
 
Industry-standard firmware embedded on-chip, requires no 
external ROM (configuration settings stored in NVRAM) 
 
Low-power mode (< 0.15W) when no inputs are active 
 
Support for DDC2Bi based In-System-Programming of 
Flash ROM 
 
Built-in OnPanel Timing Controller 
 
Dual channel 6/8 bit RSDS compliant serial interface with 
direct connect to RSDS compliant column drivers. 
 
Low EMI and power saving features include frame, line and 
in-line inversion, blanking and programmable output 
amplitudes and proprietary ESM
 techniques 
Output Format
 
Programmable pin swapping, odd / even data 
swapping and red / blue group channel swapping for 
flexibility in board layout 
 
Support for 8 or 6-bit panels (with high-quality dithering)
 
 
 
Stand-alone
 operation requires No external 
ROM and No firmware development for 
Fast 
Time to Market
 
Pin and FW Compatible
 with  Genesis OnPanel 
RSDS Family 
PACKAGE 
 
208-pin PQFP 
Analog-Interface OnPanel XGA LCD Controller with RSDS Transmitter 
Genesis Microchip Corp. 
Genesis Microchip Taiwan 
Genesis Microchip Inc. 
2150 Gold Street 
 Alviso 
 CA 
 U.S.A. 
 95002 
4F, No 24, Ln 123, Sec 6 
  Min-Chuan E. Rd 
 Taipei 
 Taiwan 
 ROC 
165 Commerce Valley Dr. West 
 Thornhill 
 ON 
 Canada 
 L3T 7V8 
www.genesis-microchip.com 
Tel: (408)262-6599 
Tel:886-2-2791-0118 
Tel: (905)889-5400 
Fax: (408)262-6365
Fax:886-2-2791-0196 
Fax: (905)889-5422