Himax Launches Automotive TDDI Chip with eDP Interface for High-Resolution Displays — Himax Technologies, Inc.

Event summary

Himax unveiled the HX83196/HX83197 series eDP TDDI chips for automotive displays on September 8, 2026.
The chips integrate touch, display driver, and high-speed eDP interface into a single chip, supporting up to 30-inch 6K resolution displays.
The HX83197 includes local dimming technology, eliminating the need for an additional Tcon.
The solution is currently in the design-in stage with multiple panel makers and will be showcased at the SID Vehicle Displays and Interfaces Symposium in Detroit.
Himax claims the chips simplify system architecture and reduce costs by eliminating the need for additional bridge ICs or SerDes.

The big picture

Himax's new eDP TDDI chips address the growing demand for larger, higher-resolution displays in smart car interiors. The integration of touch, display driver, and high-speed eDP interface into a single chip simplifies system architecture and reduces costs, positioning Himax as a key player in the automotive display market. The solution's ability to support up to 30-inch 6K resolution displays aligns with industry trends toward more advanced and immersive automotive display technologies.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: How quickly panel makers will integrate the new eDP TDDI chips into their automotive display solutions.
Market Differentiation: Whether Himax can maintain its leading position in automotive display technology amid increasing competition.
Cost Efficiency: The impact of the simplified system architecture on overall manufacturing costs and profitability.