Patent Publication Number: US-10324319-B2

Title: Display apparatus including data driving integrated circuits each including dummy data channels and a method of driving the same

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2016-0101477, filed on Aug. 9, 2016 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. 
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     Exemplary embodiments of the present inventive concept relate to an image display, and more particularly, to a display apparatus and a method of driving the display apparatus. 
     DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART 
     A display apparatus includes a display panel and a display panel driving apparatus. 
     In a liquid crystal display apparatus, the display panel includes a lower substrate, an upper substrate, and a liquid crystal layer disposed therebetween. The lower substrate includes a first base substrate, a gate line, a data line, a thin film transistor formed on the first base substrate, and a pixel electrode electrically connected to the thin film transistor. The upper substrate includes a second base substrate facing the first base substrate, a color filter formed on the second base substrate, and a common electrode formed on the color filter. The liquid crystal layer includes liquid crystal molecules whose arrangement is changed by an electric field generated between the pixel electrode and the common electrode. 
     The display panel driving apparatus includes a gate driving part, a data driving part, and a timing controlling part. The gate driving part outputs a gate signal to the gate line. The data driving part outputs a data signal to the data line. 
     When the gate signal is applied to the gate line and thus the thin film transistor is turned on, the data signal applied to the data line is charged in the pixel electrode as a pixel voltage. 
     However, a delay time of the gate signal increases as a distance between the gate driving part and the gate line increases. Therefore, a charge rate of the pixel voltage decreases as the distance between the gate driving part and the gate line increases. Thus, display quality of the display apparatus may be decreased. 
     SUMMARY 
     According to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, a display apparatus includes a display panel, a gate driving part, and a data driving part. The display panel is configured to display an image, and includes a gate line and data lines. The gate driving part is configured to output a gate signal to the gate line. The data driving part includes a plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts. Each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts includes channels, configured to output data signals to the data lines, and a dummy data channel. A sensing pin, configured to receive the gate signal, is formed in each dummy data channel. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the dummy data channel may include a first side dummy data channel adjacent to a first side of the channels, and a second side dummy data channel disposed adjacent to a second side of the channel that is opposite to the first side, and the sensing pin may be formed in each of the first side dummy data channel and the second side dummy data channel. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the display panel may include a dummy data line electrically connected to the dummy data channel of each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts may include first and second data driving integrated circuit parts that are adjacent to one another, and the second side dummy data channel of the first data driving integrated circuit part and the first side dummy data channel of the second data driving integrated circuit part may be connected to the same dummy data line of the display panel. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts may include first to N-th (where N is a natural number not less than two) data driving integrated circuit parts, and the dummy data line may include first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the first dummy data line may be electrically connected to the first side dummy data channel of a first data driving integrated circuit part. The second dummy data line, which is adjacent to the first dummy data line, is electrically connected to the second side dummy data channel of the first data driving integrated circuit part and the first side dummy data channel of the second data driving integrated circuit part, which is adjacent to the first data driving integrated circuit part. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the (N+1)-th dummy data line may be electrically connected to the second side dummy data channel of the N-th data driving integrated circuit part. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the data driving part may receive the gate signal of areas where each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines and the gate line cross, through the sensing pin, as received gate signals. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the data driving part may output the received gate signals as gate feedback signals. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the display apparatus may further include a gate delay calculating part configured to compare the gate feedback signals, calculate delay times of the received gate signals, and output gate delay data. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the display apparatus may further include a data output timing setting part configured to output output timing setting data, which automatically sets output timings of the data signals, according to the gate delay data. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the display apparatus may further include a timing controlling part configured to control a timing of the gate driving part and a timing of the data driving part, and the gate delay calculating part and the data output timing setting part may be included in the timing controlling part. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the timing controlling part may control the output timings of the data signals output from the channels of the plurality of data driving integrated circuits parts, using delay times of the gate signal of areas where the gate line and two adjacent dummy data lines, connected to each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts, cross. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the timing controlling part may control output timings of the data signals output from each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts using the delay times of the received gate signals. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts may include first to K-th (where K is a natural number not less than four) channels configured to output first to K-th data signals, respectively. Each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts may sequentially output the first to (K/2)-th data signals through the first to (K/2)-th channels, respectively, and each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts may sequentially output the K-th to (K/2)-th data signals through the K-th to (K/2)-th channels, respectively. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts may include first to K-th (where K is a natural number not less than four) channels configured to output first to K-th data signals, respectively. Each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts sequentially outputs the K-th to first data signals through the K-th to first channels, respectively. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts may include first to K-th (where K is a natural number not less than four) channels configured to output first to K-th data signals, respectively. Each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts sequentially outputs the first to K-th data signals through the first to K-th channels, respectively. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts may include a plurality of channel groups, and output timings of data signals output from each of the plurality of channel groups are different from one another. 
     In an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the display panel further may include a dummy gate line disposed between the data driving part and the gate line, the gate driving part may be further configured to output a dummy gate signal to the dummy gate line, and the data driving part may be configured to receive the dummy gate signal through the sensing pin of each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts to measure a delay time of the dummy gate signal. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, in a method of driving a display apparatus including a display panel in which dummy data lines, data lines, and a gate line are formed, the method includes outputting gate feedback signals by receiving gate signals of areas where the dummy data lines and the gate line cross, outputting gate delay data by comparing the gate feedback signals and calculating delay times of the gate signals, outputting output timing setting data for controlling output timings of data signals using the gate delay data, controlling the outputting timings of the data signals using the output timing setting data to output the data signals to data lines, and outputting a gate signal to the gate line. 
     According to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, a display apparatus includes a display panel, a gate driving part, and a data driving part. The display panel is configured to display an image, and includes a gate line, a plurality of data lines, and a plurality of dummy data lines. The gate driving part is configured to output a gate signal to the gate line. The data driving part is configured to output a data signal to the plurality of data lines, and includes a plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts. Each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts is sequentially connected to a first dummy data line, first to K-th (where K is a natural number not less than four) data lines, and a second dummy data line. The first dummy data line and the second dummy data line are included in the plurality of dummy data lines. The first to K-th data lines are included in the plurality of data lines. A sensing pin is formed at an area connected to an intersection point of the gate line and each of the first dummy data line and the second dummy data line of each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The above and other features of the present inventive concept will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
         FIG. 1  is a block diagram illustrating a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 2  is a circuit diagram illustrating a pixel of  FIG. 1  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 3  is a block diagram illustrating a data driving integrated circuit part of  FIG. 1  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 4  is a block diagram illustrating a display panel and a data driving part of  FIG. 1  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 5  is a cross-sectional view of a portion ‘A’ of the display panel of  FIG. 4  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 6  is waveform diagram illustrating gate feedback signals of  FIG. 4  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 7  is a block diagram illustrating a timing controlling part of  FIG. 1  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 8  is a block diagram illustrating a data driving integrated circuit of  FIG. 3  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 9  is a flowchart illustrating a method of driving the display apparatus of  FIG. 1  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 10  is a graph illustrating output timings of channels outputting data signals according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 11  is a graph illustrating output timings of channels outputting data signals according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 12  is a graph illustrating output timings of channels outputting data signals according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 13  is a graph illustrating output timings of channel groups outputting data signals according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 14  is a block diagram illustrating a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 15  is a graph illustrating a relationship between a gate signal delay time and a distance from a first gate driving part of  FIG. 14  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 16  is a block diagram illustrating a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 17  is a block diagram illustrating a display panel and a data driving part of  FIG. 16  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 18  is a cross-sectional view of a portion ‘B’ of the display panel of  FIG. 17  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
         FIG. 19  is a flowchart illustrating a method of driving the display apparatus of  FIG. 16  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS 
     Exemplary embodiments of the present inventive concept will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. Like reference numerals may refer to like elements throughout this application. 
     Exemplary embodiments of the present inventive concept provide a display apparatus capable of increasing display quality thereof. 
     Exemplary embodiments of the present inventive concept also provide a method of driving the above-mentioned display apparatus. 
       FIG. 1  is a block diagram illustrating a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , a display apparatus  100  according to the present exemplary embodiment includes a display panel  110 , a gate driving part  130 , a data driving part  200 , and a timing controlling part  400 . 
     The display panel  110  receives data signals DS from the data driving part  200  to display an image. The display panel  110  includes gate lines GL, data lines DL, dummy data lines DDL, and pixels  120 . The gate lines GL extend in a first direction D 1  and are arranged in a second direction D 2  that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction D 1 . The data lines DL extend in the second direction D 2  and are arranged in the first direction D 1 . Here, the first direction D 1  may be substantially parallel to a long side of the display panel  110 , and the second direction D 2  may be substantially parallel to a short side of the display panel  110 . The dummy data lines DDL extend in the second direction D 2  and are arranged in the first direction D 1 . The dummy data lines DDL are formed in areas between the data lines DL. Additionally, two of the dummy data lines DDL may be formed at ends of the display panel  110  with respect to the first direction D 1 . 
       FIG. 2  is a circuit diagram illustrating a pixel of  FIG. 1  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , each of the pixels  120  may be defined by one of the gate lines GL and one of the data lines DL. With respect to  FIG. 2 , one of the pixels  120  will be described with respect to one of the gate lines GL and one of the data lines DL. For example, the pixel  120  may include a thin film transistor  121  electrically connected to the gate line GL and the data line DL, a liquid crystal capacitor  123  connected to the thin film transistor  121 , and a storage capacitor  125  connected to the thin film transistor  121 . Thus, the display panel  110  may be a liquid crystal display panel. 
     The gate driving part  130 , the data driving part  200 , and the timing controlling part  400  may be a display panel driving apparatus for driving the display panel  110 . 
     The gate driving part  130  generates gate signals GS in response to a vertical start signal STV and a first clock signal CLK 1  provided from the timing controlling part  400 , and outputs the gate signals GS to the gate lines GL. 
     The data driving part  200  receives image data DATA from the timing controlling part  400 , generates the data signals DS based on the image data DATA, and outputs the data signals DS to the data lines DL in response to a horizontal start signal STH and a second clock signal CLK 2  provided from the timing controlling part  400 . The data driving part  200  may include a plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts  300  which output the data signals DS. 
     In addition, the data driving part  200  outputs the gate signals GS, of areas where each of the dummy data lines DDL and at least one of the gate lines GL cross, to the timing controlling part  400 , as gate feedback signals GFS. 
     The timing controlling part  400  receives the image data DATA and a control signal CON from an outside source (e.g., a host). The control signal CON may include a horizontal synchronous signal Hsync, a vertical synchronous signal Vsync, and a clock signal CLK. The timing controlling part  400  generates the horizontal start signal STH using the horizontal synchronous signal Hsync and outputs the horizontal start signal STH to the data driving part  200 . In addition, the timing controlling part  400  generates the vertical start signal STV using the vertical synchronous signal Vsync and outputs the vertical start signal STV to the gate driving part  130 . Furthermore, the timing controlling part  400  generates the first clock signal CLK 1  and the second clock signal CLK 2  using the clock signal CLK, outputs the first clock signal CLK 1  to the gate driving part  130 , and outputs the second clock signal CLK 2  to the data driving part  200 . 
     The timing controlling part  400  receives the gate feedback signals GFS, and controls output timings of the data driving part  200  using the gate feedback signals GFS. 
       FIG. 3  is a block diagram illustrating a data driving integrated circuit part of  FIG. 1  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 3 , each of the plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts  300  includes a data driving integrated circuit  500 , first to K-th (where K is a natural number not less than four) channels, a left dummy data channel LDCH, a right dummy data channel RDCH, and sensing pins SP. For example, the data driving integrated circuit part  300  may have a Chip On Film (COF) type. 
     The data driving integrated circuit  500  outputs first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK through first to K-th channels CH 1 , CH 2 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK, respectively. The first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK may be included in the data signals DS. 
     The left dummy data channel LDCH is disposed on a first side of the first to K-th channels CH 1 , CH 2 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK. Thus, the left dummy data channel LDCH may be referred to as a first side dummy data channel. The left dummy data channel LDCH is electrically connected to one of the dummy data lines DDL formed in the display panel  110 . 
     The right dummy data channel RDCH is disposed on a second side, opposite to the first side, of the first to K-th channels CH 1 , CH 2 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK. Thus, the right dummy data channel RDCH may be referred to as a second side dummy data channel. The right dummy data channel RDCH is electrically connected to one of the dummy data lines DDL formed in the display panel  110 . 
     The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the left dummy data channel LDCH and the right dummy data channel RDCH. The sensing pin SP may be a pin for receiving the gate signals GS of an area where the corresponding dummy data line DDL and at least one of the gate lines GL cross to measure a delay time thereof. 
       FIG. 4  is a block diagram illustrating a display panel and a data driving part of  FIG. 1  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1, 3, and 4 , the dummy data lines DDL include first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1). 
     The data driving integrated circuit parts  300  include first to N-th data driving integrated circuit parts  310 ,  320 ,  330 ,  340 ,  350 , and  360 . Each of the first to N-th data driving integrated circuit parts  310 ,  320 ,  330 ,  340 ,  350 , and  360  may be substantially the same as the data driving integrated circuit part  300  of  FIG. 3 . 
     Thus, a first data driving integrated circuit part  310  includes a first left dummy data channel LDCH 1  and a first right dummy data channel RDCH 1 . The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the first left dummy data channel LDCH 1  and the first right dummy data channel RDCH 1 . The first left dummy data channel LDCH 1  is connected to the first dummy data line DDL 1 . The first right dummy data channel RDCH 1  is connected to the second dummy data line DDL 2 . 
     A second data driving integrated circuit part  320  includes a second left dummy data channel LDCH 2  and a second right dummy data channel RDCH 2 . The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the second left dummy data channel LDCH 2  and the second right dummy data channel RDCH 2 . The second left dummy data channel LDCH 2  is connected to the second dummy data line DDL 2 . The second right dummy data channel RDCH 2  is connected to the third dummy data line DDL 3 . 
     A third data driving integrated circuit part  330  includes a third left dummy data channel LDCH 3  and a third right dummy data channel RDCH 3 . The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the third left dummy data channel LDCH 3  and the third right dummy data channel RDCH 3 . The third left dummy data channel LDCH 3  is connected to the third dummy data line DDL 3 . The third right dummy data channel RDCH 3  is connected to the fourth dummy data line DDL 4 . 
     A fourth data driving integrated circuit part  340  includes a fourth left dummy data channel LDCH 4  and a fourth right dummy data channel RDCH 4 . The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the fourth left dummy data channel LDCH 4  and the fourth right dummy data channel RDCH 4 . The fourth left dummy data channel LDCH 4  is connected to the fourth dummy data line DDL 4 . The fourth right dummy data channel RDCH 4  is connected to the fifth dummy data line DDL 5 . 
     An (N−1)-th data driving integrated circuit part  350  includes an (N−1)-th left dummy data channel LDCH(N−1) and an (N−1)-th right dummy data channel RDCH(N−1). The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the (N−1)-th left dummy data channel LDCH(N−1) and the (N−1)-th right dummy data channel RDCH(N−1). The (N−1)-th left dummy data channel LDCH(N−1) is connected to the (N−1)-th dummy data line DDL(N−1). The (N−1)-th right dummy data channel RDCH(N−1) is connected to the N-th dummy data line DDLN. 
     An N-th data driving integrated circuit part  360  includes an N-th left dummy data channel LDCHN and an N-th right dummy data channel RDCHN. The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the N-th left dummy data channel LDCHN and the N-th right dummy data channel RDCHN. The N-th left dummy data channel LDCHN is connected to the N-th dummy data line DDLN. The N-th right dummy data channel RDCHN is connected to the (N+1)-th dummy data line DDL(N+1). 
       FIG. 5  is a cross-sectional view of a portion ‘A’ of the display panel of  FIG. 4  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1, 4, and 5 , a contact hole CONHO is formed between the gate line GL and the first dummy data line DDL 1 . In substantially the same manner, a contact hole is formed between the gate line GL and each of the second to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1). 
     Thus, the data driving part  200  may receive the gate signals GS of the areas where the gate line GL and each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1) cross, through the sensing pins SP, and may output the gate signals GS as the gate feedback signals GFS. 
       FIG. 6  is waveform diagram illustrating gate feedback signals of  FIG. 4  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1, 4, and 6 , the gate feedback signals GFS may include a first gate feedback signal GFS 1 , a second gate feedback signal GFS 2 , a third gate feedback signal GFS 3 , a fourth gate feedback signal GFS 4 , and a fifth gate feedback signal GFS 5 . 
     A time when the gate signal GS transitions from a low level to a high level is increasingly delayed as a load of the gate line GL increases. Thus, a delay time of the gate signal GS increases as a distance between the gate driving part  130  and the gate line GL increases (e.g., as illustrated in  FIG. 6  with respect to the first to fifth gate feedback signals GFS 1  to GFS 5 ). 
     For example, the first gate feedback signal GFS 1  may be the gate signal GS of an area where the first dummy data line DDL 1  and the gate line GL cross. The second gate feedback signal GFS 2  may be the gate signal GS of an area where the second dummy data line DDL 2  and the gate line GL cross. The third gate feedback signal GFS 3  may be the gate signal GS of an area where the third dummy data line DDL 3  and the gate line GL cross. The fourth gate feedback signal GFS 4  may be the gate signal GS of an area where the fourth dummy data line DDL 4  and the gate line GL cross. The fifth gate feedback signal GFS 5  may be the gate signal GS of an area where the fifth dummy data line DDL 5  and the gate line GL cross. 
       FIG. 7  is a block diagram illustrating a timing controlling part of  FIG. 1  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 3 to 7 , the timing controlling part  400  includes a gate delay calculating part  410 , a data output timing setting part  420 , and a clock outputting part  430 . 
     The gate delay calculating part  410  receives the gate feedback signals GFS output from the data driving part  200 . The gate delay calculating part  410  compares the gate feedback signals GFS with one another, and calculates delay times of the gate signals GS of the gate line GL which crosses with each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1). The gate delay calculating part  410  outputs gate delay data GDD indicating the delay times of the gate signals GS. 
     The data output timing setting part  420  receives the gate delay data GDD from the gate delay calculating part  410 . According to the gate delay data GDD, the data output timing setting part  420  automatically sets output timings of the first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK output from the first to K-th channels CH 1 , CH 2 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK, respectively, of each of the data driving integrated circuit parts  300  included in the data driving part  200 . The data output timing setting part  420  outputs output timing setting data OTSD for automatically setting the output timings of the first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK. 
     The clock outputting part  430  receives the output timing setting data OTSD from the data output timing setting part  420 . The clock outputting part  430  outputs the second clock signal CLK 2  for controlling the output timing of the data driving part  200  according to the output timing setting data OTSD. 
     For each of the data driving integrated circuit parts  300 , the timing controlling part  400  may control the output timings of the first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and 
     DSK output from the first to K-th channels CH 1 , CH 2 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK, respectively, based on delay times of the gate signals GS of areas where the gate line GL and each of two adjacent dummy data lines DDL, connected to the data driving integrated circuit part  300 , cross. For example, the timing controlling part  400  may control output timings of first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK output from first to K-th channels CH 1 , CH 2 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK, respectively, of the first data driving integrated circuit part  310 , using a delay time of the gate signal GS of an area where the gate line GL and the first dummy data line DDL 1  cross, and a delay time of the gate signal GS of an area where the gate line GL and the second dummy data line DDL 2  cross. The timing controlling part  400  may similarly control output timings for the second to N-th data driving integrated circuit parts  320  to  360 . The delay time of the gate signal GS increases as the load of the gate line GL increases. Therefore, each of the first to N-th data driving integrated circuit parts  310 ,  320 ,  330 ,  340 ,  350 , and  360  may sequentially output the first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK in consideration of the delay time. 
       FIG. 8  is a block diagram illustrating a data driving integrated circuit of  FIG. 3  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 3 to 8 , the data driving integrated circuit  500  includes a shift register  510 , a serial-parallel converting part  520 , a latch  530 , a digital-analog converting part  540 , and a buffer part  550 . 
     The shift register  510  receives the horizontal start signal STH, and shifts the horizontal start signal STH to a next data driving integrated circuit. In addition, the shift register  510  sequentially provides first to K-th parallel data DATA 1 , . . . , and DATAK to the latch  530 . For example, the shift register  510  sequentially outputs first to K-th enable signals En 1 , . . . , and Enk to sequentially store the first to K-th parallel data DATA 1 , . . . , and DATAK in the latch  530 . 
     The serial-parallel converting part  520  receives the image data DATA, converts the image data DATA into the first to K-th parallel data DATA 1 , . . . , and DATAK, and outputs the first to K-th parallel data DATA 1 , . . . , and DATAK to the latch  530 . 
     The latch  530  outputs the first to K-th parallel data DATA 1 , . . . , and DATAK to the digital-analog converting part  540 . 
     The digital-analog converting part  540  converts the first to K-th parallel data DATA 1 , . . . , and DATAK into first to K-th analog data ADATA 1 , . . . , and ADATAK, and outputs the first to K-th analog data ADATA 1 , . . . , and ADATAK to the buffer part  550 . 
     The buffer part  550  amplifies the first to K-th analog data ADATA 1 , . . . , and ADATAK, and outputs the first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK through the first to K-th channels CH 1 , CH 2 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK, respectively. The second clock signal CLK 2 , which is controlled according to the output timing setting data OTSD, is applied to the buffer part  550 . Thus, the buffer part  550  may output the first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK in consideration of the delay time of the gate signal GS. 
       FIG. 9  is a flowchart illustrating a method of driving the display apparatus of  FIG. 1  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 3 to 9 , the gate signals GS are received and the gate feedback signals GFS are output (operation S 110 ). For example, the data driving part  200  receives the gate signals GS of the areas where the gate line GL and each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1) cross, through the sensing pins SP, and outputs the gate signals GS as the gate feedback signals GFS. 
     The gate feedback signals GFS are compared and the gate delay data GDD is output (operation S 120 ). For example, the gate delay calculating part  410  receives the gate feedback signals GFS output from the data driving part  200 . The gate delay calculating part  410  compares the gate feedback signals GFS, and calculates the delay times of the gate signals GS of the gate line GL which crosses with each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1). The gate delay calculating part  410  outputs the gate delay data GDD that indicates the delay times of the gate signals GS. 
     The output timing setting data OTSD, for controlling the output timings of the data signals DS based on the gate delay data GDD, is output (operation S 130 ). For example, the data output timing setting part  420  receives the gate delay data GDD from the gate delay calculating part  410 . According to the gate delay data GDD, the data output timing setting part  420  outputs the output timing setting data OTSD for automatically setting the output timings of the first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK output from the first to K-th channels CH 1 , CH 2 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK, respectively, of each of the data driving integrated circuit parts  300  included in the data driving part  200 . 
     The output timings of the data signals DS are controlled according to the output timing setting data OTSD, and the data signals DS are output to the data lines DL of the display panel  110  (operation S 140 ). For example, the clock outputting part  430  receives the output timing setting data OTSD from the data output timing setting part  420 . The clock outputting part  430  outputs the second clock signal CLK 2  to control the output timing of the data driving part  200  according to the output timing setting data OTSD. The data driving part  200  receives the image data DATA from the timing controlling part  400 , generates the data signals DS based on the image data DATA, and outputs the data signals DS to the data lines DL in response to the horizontal start signal STH and the second clock signal CLK 2  provided from the timing controlling part  400 . 
     The gate signals GS are output to the gate lines GL of the display panel  110  (operation S 150 ). For example, the gate driving part  130  generates the gate signals GS in response to the vertical start signal STV and the first clock signal CLK 1  provided from the timing controlling part  400 , and outputs the gate signals GS to the gate lines GL. 
       FIG. 10  is a graph illustrating output timings of channels outputting data signals according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     The channels CH 1 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK, according to the present exemplary embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 10 , may be included in the data driving integrated circuit part  300  of  FIG. 3 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 10 , the data driving integrated circuit part  300  may sequentially output the first to (K/2)-th data signals DS 1 , . . . , and DS(K/2) through the first to (K/2)-th data channels CH 1 , . . . , and CH(K/2), respectively. Output timings of the first to (K/ 2 )-th data signals DS 1 , . . . , and DS(K/2) may be linearly changed. 
     In addition, the data driving integrated circuit part  300  may sequentially output the K-th to (K/2)-th data signals DSK, . . . , DS(K/2) through the K-th to (K/2)-th channels CHK, . . . , and CH(K/2). Output timings of the K-th to (K/2)-th data signals DSK, . . . , DS(K/2) may be linearly changed. 
       FIG. 11  is a graph illustrating output timings of channels outputting data signals according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     The channels CH 1 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK, according to the present exemplary embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 11 , may be included in the data driving integrated circuit part  300  of  FIG. 3 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 11 , the data driving integrated circuit part  300  may sequentially output the K-th to first data signals DSK, . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DS 1  through the K-th to first channels CHK, . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CH 1 , respectively. Output timings of the K-th to first data signals DSK, . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DS 1  may be linearly changed. 
       FIG. 12  is a graph illustrating output timings of channels outputting data signals according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     The channels CH 1 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK, according to the present exemplary embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 12 , may be included in the data driving integrated circuit part  300  of  FIG. 3 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 11 , the data driving integrated circuit part  300  may sequentially output the first to K-th data signals DS 1 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK through the first to K-th channels CH 1 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK, respectively. Output timings of the first to K-th data signals DS 1 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK may be linearly changed. 
       FIG. 13  is a graph illustrating output timings of channel groups outputting data signals according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Channel groups CHG 1 , CHG 2 , CHG 3 , and CHG 4 , according to the present exemplary embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 13 , may be included in the data driving integrated circuit part  300  of  FIG. 3 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 and 13 , the first to K-th channels CH 1 , CH 2 , . . . , CH(K/2), . . . , and CHK of the data driving integrated circuit part  300  may be divided into the channel groups CHG 1 , CHG 2 , CHG 3 , and CHG 4 . For example, each of the channel groups CHG 1 , CHG 2 , CHG 3 , and CHG 4  may include J (where J is a natural number not less than two) channels. For example, each of the channel groups CHG 1 , CHG 2 , CHG 3 , and CHG 4  may include 12 channels. 
     Each of the output timings of data signals output from the first channel group CHG 1  may be a first output timing OT 1 . Each of output timings of data signals output from the second channel group CHG 2  may be a second output timing OT 2 . The second output timing OT 2  may be later than the first output timing OT 1  by one unit time UT 1 . Each of output timings of data signals output from the third channel group CHG 3  may be a third output timing OT 3 . The third output timing OT 3  may be later than the second output timing OT 2  by one unit time UT 1 . Each of output timings of data signals output from the fourth channel group CHG 4  may be a fourth output timing OT 4 . The fourth output timing OT 4  may be later than the third output timing OT 3  by one unit time UT 1 . 
     The following Table 1 shows the output timing setting data OTSD of  FIG. 7  for setting the first output timing OT 1 , the second output timing OT 2 , the third output timing OT 3 , and the fourth output timing OT 4 . 
     
       
         
           
               
               
             
               
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     Referring to  FIGS. 1, 3, 7, 13 , and Table 1, when the output timing setting data OTSD is ‘00’, the data driving integrated circuit part  300  may output the data signal DS at the first output timing OT 1 . When the output timing setting data OTSD is ‘01’, the data driving integrated circuit part  300  may output the data signal DS at the second output timing OT 2 . When the output timing setting data OTSD is ‘10’, the data driving integrated circuit part  300  may output the data signal DS at the third output timing OT 3 . When the output timing setting data OTSD is ‘11’, the data driving integrated circuit part  300  may output the data signal DS at the fourth output timing OT 4 . 
       FIG. 14  is a block diagram illustrating a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     A display apparatus  600 , according to the present exemplary embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 14 , may be substantially the same as the display apparatus  100  of  FIG. 1 , except for a first gate driving part  631 , a second gate driving part  632 , and a timing controlling part  700 . Thus, the same reference numerals will be used to refer to same or like parts as those described previously, and any repeat explanations concerning these elements will be omitted. 
     Referring to  FIG. 14 , the display apparatus  600  includes the display panel  110 , the first gate driving part  631 , the second gate driving part  632 , the data driving part  200 , and the timing controlling part  700 . 
     The first gate driving part  631  is disposed adjacent to a first end of the gate lines GL. The first gate driving part  631  generates the gate signals GS in response to the vertical start signal STV and the first clock signal CLK 1  provided from the timing controlling part  700 , and outputs the gate signals GS to the gate lines GL. 
     The second gate driving part  632  is disposed adjacent to a second end of the gate lines GL. The second gate driving part  632  generates the gate signals GS in response to the vertical start signal STV and the first clock signal CLK 1  provided from the timing controlling part  700 , and outputs the gate signals GS to the gate lines GL. 
     The data driving part  200  receives the image data DATA from the timing controlling part  700 , generates the data signals DS based on the image data DATA, and outputs the data signals DS to the data lines DL in response to the horizontal start signal STH and the second clock signal CLK 2  provided from the timing controlling part  700 . In addition, the data driving part  700  outputs the gate signals GS, of the areas where each of the dummy data lines DDL and at least one of the gate lines GL cross, to the timing controlling part  700 , as the gate feedback signals GFS. 
     The timing controlling part  700  receives the image data DATA and the control signal CON from an outside source (e.g., a host). The control signal CON may include the horizontal synchronous signal Hsync, the vertical synchronous signal Vsync, and the clock signal CLK. The timing controlling part  700  generates the horizontal start signal STH using the horizontal synchronous signal Hsync and outputs the horizontal start signal STH to the data driving part  200 . In addition, the timing controlling part  700  generates the vertical start signal STV using the vertical synchronous signal Vsync and outputs the vertical start signal STV to the first gate driving part  631  and the second gate driving part  632 . Furthermore, the timing controlling part  700  generates the first clock signal CLK 1  and the second clock signal CLK 2  using the clock signal CLK, outputs the first clock signal CLK 1  to the first gate driving part  631  and the second gate driving part  632 , and outputs the second clock signal CLK 2  to the data driving part  200 . 
     The timing controlling part  700  receives the gate feedback signals GFS, and controls output timings of the data driving part  200  using the gate feedback signals GFS. For example, the timing controlling part  700  may include the gate delay calculating part  410 , the data output timing setting part  420 , and the clock signal outputting part  430  of  FIG. 7 . 
       FIG. 15  is a graph illustrating a relationship between a gate signal delay time and a distance from a first gate driving part of  FIG. 14  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 4, 14, and 15 , the display panel  110  may include the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1). 
     A load of the gate line GL increases according to an increase of the distance from the first gate driving part  631 , based on the gate signal GS output from the first gate driving part  631 . Therefore, the gate signal delay time increases as the distance from the first gate driving part  631  increases. In addition, the load of the gate line GL increases according to an increase of the distance from the second gate driving part  632 , based on the gate signal GS output from the second gate driving part  632 . Therefore, the gate signal delay time increases as the distance from the second gate driving part  632  increases. 
     The gate signal delay time may increase in a non-linear fashion. For example, a slope of the gate signal delay time between the second dummy data line DDL 2  and the third dummy data line DDL 3  may be less than a slope of the gate signal delay time between the first dummy data line DDL 1  and the second dummy data line DDL 2 . 
     The timing controlling part  700  may control the output timings of the data signals DS output from the data driving part  200  in consideration of the delay times of the gate signals GS of the areas where the gate line GL and each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−3), DDL(N−2), DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1) cross. 
       FIG. 16  is a block diagram illustrating a display apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     A display apparatus  800 , according to the present exemplary embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 16 , may be substantially the same as the display apparatus  100  of  FIG. 1 , except for a display panel  810 , a gate driving part  830 , and a data driving part  900 . Thus, the same reference numerals will be used to refer to same or like parts as those described previously, and any repeat explanations concerning these elements will be omitted. 
     The display panel  810  receives the data signals DS from the data driving part  900  to display an image. The display panel  810  includes the gate lines GL, the data lines DL, the dummy data lines DDL, the pixels  120 , and a dummy gate line DGL. The gate lines GL extend in the first direction D 1  and are arranged in the second direction D 2  that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction D 1 . The data lines DL extend in the second direction D 2  and are arranged in the first direction D 1 . Here, the first direction D 1  may be substantially parallel to a long side of the display panel  810 , and the second direction D 2  may be substantially parallel to a short side of the display panel  810 . The dummy data lines DDL extend in the second direction D 2  and are arranged in the first direction D 1 . The dummy data lines DDL are formed in areas between the data lines DL. Additionally, two of the dummy data lines DDL may be formed at ends of the display panel  110  with respect to the first direction D 1 . The dummy gate line DGL is formed between the gate lines GL and the data driving part  900 . The dummy gate line DGL extends in the first direction D 1 . 
     The gate driving part  830 , the data driving part  900 , and the timing controlling part  400  may be a display panel driving apparatus for driving the display panel  810 . 
     The gate driving part  830  generates the gate signals GS in response to the vertical start signal STV and the first clock signal CLK 1  provided from the timing controlling part  400 , and outputs the gate signals GS to the gate lines GL. In addition, the gate driving part  830  outputs a dummy gate signal DGS to the dummy gate line DGL. The dummy gate signal DGS may be substantially the same as the gate signals GS. 
     The data driving part  900  receives the image data DATA from the timing controlling part  400 , generates the data signals DS based on the image data DATA, and outputs the data signals DS to the data lines DL in response to the horizontal start signal STH and the second clock signal CLK 2  provided from the timing controlling part  400 . The data driving part  900  may include a plurality of data driving integrated circuit parts  1000  which output the data signals DS. 
     When the dummy gate signal DGS is applied to the dummy gate line DGL, the data driving part  900  may not output the data signals DS to the data lines DL. Thus, the dummy gate line DGL and the dummy gate signal DGS do not influence the image displayed on the display panel  810 . 
     In addition, the data driving part  900  outputs the dummy gate signal GS, of areas where each of the dummy data lines DDL and the dummy gate line GL cross, to the timing controlling part  400 , as the gate feedback signals GFS. 
     The timing controlling part  400  receives the image data DATA and the control signal CON from an outside source (e.g., a host). The control signal CON may include the horizontal synchronous signal Hsync, the vertical synchronous signal Vsync, and the clock signal CLK. The timing controlling part  400  generates the horizontal start signal STH using the horizontal synchronous signal Hsync and outputs the horizontal start signal STH to the data driving part  900 . In addition, the timing controlling part  400  generates the vertical start signal STV using the vertical synchronous signal Vsync and outputs the vertical start signal STV to the gate driving part  830 . Furthermore, the timing controlling part  400  generates the first clock signal CLK 1  and the second clock signal CLK 2  using the clock signal CLK, outputs the first clock signal CLK 1  to the gate driving part  830 , and outputs the second clock signal CLK 2  to the data driving part  900 . 
     The timing controlling part  400  receives the gate feedback signals GFS, and controls output timings of the data driving part  900  based on the gate feedback signals GFS. For example, the timing controlling part  400  may include the gate delay calculating part  410 , the data output timing setting part  420 , and the clock signal outputting part  430  of  FIG. 7 . 
       FIG. 17  is a block diagram illustrating a display panel and a data driving part of  FIG. 16  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 16 and 17 , the dummy data lines DDL include the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1). 
     The data driving integrated circuit parts  1000  include first to N-th data driving integrated circuit parts  1010 ,  1020 ,  1030 ,  1040 ,  1050 , and  1060 . Each of the first to N-th data driving integrated circuit parts  1010 ,  1020 ,  1030 ,  1040 ,  1050 , and  1060  may be substantially the same as the data driving integrated circuit part  300  of  FIG. 3 . 
     Thus, a first data driving integrated circuit part  1010  includes the first left dummy data channel LDCH 1  and the first right dummy data channel RDCH 1 . The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the first left dummy data channel LDCH 1  and the first right dummy data channel RDCH 1 . The first left dummy data channel LDCH 1  is connected to the first dummy data line DDL 1 . The first right dummy data channel RDCH 1  is connected to the second dummy data line DDL 2 . 
     A second data driving integrated circuit part  1020  includes the second left dummy data channel LDCH 2  and the second right dummy data channel RDCH 2 . The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the second left dummy data channel LDCH 2  and the second right dummy data channel RDCH 2 . The second left dummy data channel LDCH 2  is connected to the second dummy data line DDL 2 . The second right dummy data channel RDCH 2  is connected to the third dummy data line DDL 3 . 
     A third data driving integrated circuit part  1030  includes the third left dummy data channel LDCH 3  and the third right dummy data channel RDCH 3 . The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the third left dummy data channel LDCH 3  and the third right dummy data channel RDCH 3 . The third left dummy data channel LDCH 3  is connected to the third dummy data line DDL 3 . The third right dummy data channel RDCH 3  is connected to the fourth dummy data line DDL 4 . 
     A fourth data driving integrated circuit part  1040  includes the fourth left dummy data channel LDCH 4  and the fourth right dummy data channel RDCH 4 . The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the fourth left dummy data channel LDCH 4  and the fourth right dummy data channel RDCH 4 . The fourth left dummy data channel LDCH 4  is connected to the fourth dummy data line DDL 4 . The fourth right dummy data channel RDCH 4  is connected to the fifth dummy data line DDL 5 . 
     An (N−1)-th data driving integrated circuit part  1050  includes the (N−1)-th left dummy data channel LDCH(N−1) and the (N−1)-th right dummy data channel RDCH(N−1). The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the (N−1)-th left dummy data channel LDCH(N−1) and the (N−1)-th right dummy data channel RDCH(N−1). The (N−1)-th left dummy data channel LDCH(N−1) is connected to the (N−1)-th dummy data line DDL(N−1). The (N−1)-th right dummy data channel RDCH(N−1) is connected to the N-th dummy data line DDLN. 
     An N-th data driving integrated circuit part  1060  includes the N-th left dummy data channel LDCHN and the N-th right dummy data channel RDCHN. The sensing pin SP is formed in each of the N-th left dummy data channel LDCHN and the N-th right dummy data channel RDCHN. The N-th left dummy data channel LDCHN is connected to the N-th dummy data line DDLN. The N-th right dummy data channel RDCHN is connected to the (N+1)-th dummy data line DDL(N+1). 
       FIG. 18  is a cross-sectional view of a portion ‘B’ of the display panel of  FIG. 17  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 16 to 18 , the contact hole CONHO is formed between the dummy gate line DGL and the first dummy data line DDL 1 . In substantially the same manner, a contact hole is formed between the dummy gate line DGL and each of the second to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1). 
     Thus, the data driving part  900  may receive the gate signals GS of the areas where the dummy gate line DGL and each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1) cross, through the sensing pins SP, and may output the gate signals GS as the gate feedback signals GFS. 
     A time when the dummy gate signal DGS transitions from a low level to a high level increases as a load of the dummy gate line DGL increases. Thus, a delay time of the dummy gate signal DGS increases as a distance between the gate driving part  830  and the dummy gate line DGL increases. 
       FIG. 19  is a flowchart illustrating a method of driving the display apparatus of  FIG. 16  according to an exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3, 4, and 16 to 19 , the dummy gate signal DGS is received and the gate feedback signals GFS are output (operation S 210 ). For example, the data driving part  900  receives the gate signals GS of the areas where the dummy gate line DGL and each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1) cross, through the sensing pins SP, and outputs the gate signals GS as the gate feedback signals GFS. 
     The gate feedback signals GFS are compared and the gate delay data GDD is output (operation S 220 ). For example, the gate delay calculating part  410  receives the gate feedback signals GFS output from the data driving part  900 . The gate delay calculating part  410  compares the gate feedback signals GFS, and calculates the delay times of the dummy gate signal DGS of the dummy gate line DGL which crosses with each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1). The gate delay calculating part  410  outputs the gate delay data GDD indicating the delay times of the dummy gate signal DGS. 
     The output timing setting data OTSD, for controlling the output timings of the data signals DS based on the gate delay data GDD, is output (operation S 230 ). For example, the data output timing setting part  420  receives the gate delay data GDD from the gate delay calculating part  410 . According to the gate delay data GDD, the data output timing setting part  420  outputs the output timing setting data OTSD for automatically setting the output timings of the first to K-th data signals DS 1 , DS 2 , . . . , DS(K/2), . . . , and DSK output from the first to K-th channels CH 1 , CH 2 , . . . , CH(K/ 2 ), . . . , and CHK, respectively, of each of the data driving integrated circuit parts  1000  included in the data driving part  900 . 
     The output timings of the data signals DS are controlled according to the output timing setting data OTSD, and the data signals DS are output to the data lines DL of the display panel  810  (operation S 240 ). For example, the clock outputting part  430  receives the output timing setting data OTSD from the data output timing setting part  420 . The clock outputting part  430  outputs the second clock signal CLK 2  to control the output timing of the data driving part  900  according to the output timing setting data OTSD. The data driving part  900  receives the image data DATA from the timing controlling part  400 , generates the data signals DS based on the image data DATA, and outputs the data signals DS to the data lines DL in response to the horizontal start signal STH and the second clock signal CLK 2  provided from the timing controlling part  400 . 
     The gate signals GS are output to the gate lines GL of the display panel  810  (operation S 250 ). For example, the gate driving part  830  generates the gate signals GS in response to the vertical start signal STV and the first clock signal CLK 1  provided from the timing controlling part  400 , and outputs the gate signals GS to the gate lines GL. 
     As described above, according to exemplary embodiments of the inventive concept, the data driving part  200  (e.g., as illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 14 ) may control the output timings of the data signals DS output from the data driving part  200 , in consideration of the delay times of the gate signal GS of the areas where the gate line GL and each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1) cross. In addition, the data driving part  900  (e.g., as illustrated in  FIG. 16 ) may control the output timings of the data signals DS output from the data driving part  900 , in consideration of the delay times of the dummy gate signal DGS of the areas where the dummy gate line DGL and each of the first to (N+1)-th dummy data lines DDL 1 , DDL 2 , DDL 3 , DDL 4 , DDL 5 , . . . , DDL(N−1), DDLN, and DDL(N+1) cross. 
     In other words, output timings of data signals output from a data driving part of a display apparatus may be controlled in consideration of a delay time of a gate signal. Therefore, a decrease of a charge rate of a pixel voltage charged in a pixel may be prevented. Thus, display quality of the display apparatus may be increased. 
     The present inventive concept may be applied to any electronic device having a display apparatus. For example, the present inventive concept may be applied to a television, a computer monitor, a laptop, a digital camera, a cellular phone, a smart phone, a tablet Personal Computer (PC), a smart pad, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a Portable Multimedia Player (PMP), an MP3 player, a navigation system, a camcorder, a portable game console, etc. 
     While the present inventive concept has been shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications in form and details may be made thereto without materially departing from the spirit and scope of the present inventive concept as defined by the following claims.