Patent ID: 7102596
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: G09G

Abstract:
1. A driving apparatus for a plasma display panel, comprising: a scan driver for applying a first sustaining pulse to a scan electrode during a sustain period; a sustain driver for applying a second sustaining pulse alternating with said first sustaining pulse to a common sustain electrode during said sustain period; a sustain voltage source for supplying a driving voltage to the scan driver and the sustain driver such that the first and second sustaining pulses can be applied; control means for controlling a voltage value of said driving voltage in correspondence with a driving temperature at which the panel is driven; a temperature sensor for generating a bit control signal corresponding to said driving temperature at which the panel is driven; and a switch controller for controlling an application of one of a plurality of voltage levels in response to said bit control signal, each of the voltage level being different from one another.