Bridgetek FT800 Embedded Video Engine
Bridgetek Embedded Video Engine (EVE) features an initial chip offering of the FT800, which addresses the need for easy-to-design, advanced forms of human-machine interaction. EVE provides a high-quality graphic solution with 3-in-1 functionality for graphical user interface (GUI) development. The FT800 combines display, audio, and touch operations into a single chip, providing an optimized solution that reduces power, board area, BOM costs, and much more. With these operations, engineers now have an advanced solution to easily create and output state-of-the-art interactive display systems.
Targeted at intelligent QVGA and WQVGA TFT display panels, EVE's object-oriented approach renders images in a line-by-line fashion with 1/16th of a pixel resolution, eliminating the expense of traditional frame buffer memory. The FT800 integrates with system MCUs via a low bandwidth serial interface, allowing for lower spec/cost MCUs to be used in the design. The controller's functionality sets new industry benchmarks, supporting 4-wire resistive touch sensing with built-in intelligent touch detection and an embedded audio processor that allows midi-like sounds, combined with pulse code modulation (PCM) for audio playback. The combination of display, audio, and touch on a single-chip solution enables engineers to produce GUIs that deliver compelling user experiences.
Features
- Targeted at QVGA and WQVGA resolution TFT displays with parallel RGB interface
- Dithering hardware provides 24-bit (true color) support on an 18-bit interface
- 256k internal object memory
- Store up to 2000 objects in an 8kb display list
- Inbuilt controller supports 4-wire resistive touch panels
- PWM output for programmable display brightness
- Anti-aliasing support improves display perception
- Low-power - 35mA typical in active mode down, and 25µA in sleep mode
- Widgets (innovation mechanisms) allow easy creation of complex objects (e.g analog clocks)
- Integrated audio output - play beeps, tones, or recorded audio
- SPI or I²C interface to system microcontroller
- Space-saving 48LD QFN package
Applications
- Point of sales machines
- Multi-function printers
- Instrumentation
- Home security systems
- Graphic touch pad – remote, dial pad
- Tele / Video conference systems
- Phones and switchboards
- Medical appliances
- Blood pressure displays
- Heart monitors
- Glucose level displays
- Breathalyzers
- Gas chromatographs
- Power meter
- Home appliance devices
- Set-top box
- Thermostats
- Sprinkler system displays
- GPS / SatNav
- Vending machine control panels
- Elevator controls
Accessories
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Featuring state-of-the-art FT800 graphics controller integrating display and audio.
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