FTDI Chip Embedded Video Engine (EVE) platform

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Now available from Glyn is the FTDI Embedded Video Engine (EVE) platform, which provides display, audio and touch capabilities on a single chip.

The product aims to change the way engineers create human machine interfaces (HMIs) on QVGA- and WQVGA-based TFT displays. Due to its object-oriented approach, it allows more advanced HMIs to be realised across a broad spectrum of application areas - with display, audio and touch functionality all being included. Furthermore, it is said to do this while minimising the bill of materials costs, lowering the PCB space required and shortening the development process normally associated with such implementations.

The VM800C module, which utilises a highly integrated FT800 EVE graphical controller IC, is offered with a choice of 3.5, 4.3 or 5″ format LCDs. A 4-wire resistive touch screen is integrated onto the specified LCD.

The module also supports mono audio output with an onboard audio power amplifier and a micro speaker both included. It can be powered at 3.3 or 5 V through either a 2.1 mm power jack, an SPI master connector or via its USB Micro-B port. The module has a standard SPI interface so that the any microcontroller with this commonly used IO can be easily connected with EVE technology.

Similar in functionality to the VM800C, the VM800B systems are offered with the same screen size options. The primary difference is that the display and PCB are designed to securely fit into a plastic bezel encasement, with easy access to power and interface ports. It is offered in either a black or pearl finish.