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FTDI Chip

VM800BU Datasheet

Embedded Video Engine

Basic USB module

General Purpose Multi Media Controller

1 Introduction

The VM800BU is a USB controlled

development module for FTDI’s FT800,

which is used to develop and demonstrate

the functionality of the FT800 Embedded

Video Engine, EVE.

This module interfaces with a system

controller via a USB port, accessing an

onboard FT232H bridge chip to connect to

the FT800 SPI port.

VM800BU modules support 3 different LCD

panel size options and are designed for

industrial or commercial environments with

precision fitted bezels in either black (-BK)

or pearl (-PL).

 VM800BU35A-xx is the 3.5” LCD

 VM800BU43A-xx is the 4.3” LCD

 VM800BU50A-xx is the 5.0” LCD

1.1 Features

The VM800BU utilises the FTDI FT800 Embedded Video

Engine, EVE. Graphic, audio and touch features of the

FT800 chip can be accessed with the VM800BU. For a full

list of the FT800’s features please see the FT800

datasheet. The VM800BU has the following features:

 Integrated QVGA resolution (3.5”) or WQVGA

resolution (4.3”/5.0”) LCD display

 Integrated resistive touch screen LCD panel

 On board LCD backlight LED Driver

 On board audio power amplifier and micro speaker

 FT232H USB interface controller

 Flexible 5V power supply. Powering the VM800BU using

either a 2.1mm power jack or USB Micro-B port

 Precision fitted bezel in black(-BK) or pearl (-PL)

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2 Ordering Information

Part No.

Description

VM800BU35A-BK

VM800BU module, 3.5 inch TFT LCD display panel preinstalled, black bezel

VM800BU43A-BK

VM800BU module, 4.3 inch TFT LCD display panel preinstalled, black bezel

VM800BU50A-BK

VM800BU module, 5.0 inch TFT LCD display panel preinstalled, black bezel

VM800BU35A-PL

VM800BU module, 3.5 inch TFT LCD display panel preinstalled, pearl bezel

VM800BU43A-PL

VM800BU module, 4.3 inch TFT LCD display panel preinstalled, pearl bezel

VM800BU50A-PL

VM800BU module, 5.0 inch TFT LCD display panel preinstalled, pearl bezel

VA-FC-1M-BKW

Accessory - Flat USB A to Micro B Cable 1M- Black and White

VA-FC-1M-BLW

Accessory - Flat USB A to Micro B Cable 1M- Blue and White

VA-FC-STYLUS1

Accessory - Resistive Touch Screen Pen Stylus

Table 2-1 – Ordering information

Note: 3.5” display resolution is 320 x 240 (QVGA).

4.3”/5.0” display resolution is 480 x 272 (WQVGA)

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ................................................................................... 1

1.1 Features ........................................................................................................ 1

2 Ordering Information ..................................................................... 2

3 Hardware Description ..................................................................... 4

3.1 VM800BU module .......................................................................................... 4

3.2 Physical Descriptions .................................................................................... 5

3.2.1 PCB layout ................................................................................................ 5

3.2.2 VM800BU Connectors ................................................................................. 6

4 Board Schematics ........................................................................... 8

5 Hardware Setup Guide .................................................................. 11

5.1 Power Configuration ................................................................................... 11

5.2 MPSSE Setup ............................................................................................... 11

6 Assembling the Bezel and Panel Mounting ................................... 13

6.1 3.5” Dimensions .......................................................................................... 14

6.2 4.3” Dimensions .......................................................................................... 15

6.3 5.0” Dimensions .......................................................................................... 16

7 Specifications ............................................................................... 17

7.1 Optical Specification ................................................................................... 17

8 Contact Information ..................................................................... 20

Appendix A - References ....................................................................................... 20

Appendix B - List of Figures and Tables ................................................................. 21

Appendix C – Revision History ............................................................................... 22

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3 Hardware Description

Please refer to section 3.2.2 for connector settings. Some VM800BU jumpers must be set to work

properly with your system.

3.1 VM800BU module

Figure 3-1 - VM800BU module profile 3.5” display version

Figure 3-3 - VM800BU module profile 5” display version

NOTE: Also available in pearl.

The VM800BU module is intended for direct use into existing applications that require a display. This

module is suitable for interfacing with a system that has a USB Host port.

Figure 3-2 - VM800BU module profile 4.3” display version

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The VM800BU module is available in multiple options: 3.5, 4.3 or 5.0 inch display options.

The main functions of the VM800BU are as follows:

 Micro USB connector

 2-pin connector for power supply

 3.3V regulator: Takes 5V input and outputs 3.3V for on-board circuits

 LCD touch screen panel

 3 stage audio filter and power amplifier

 8Ω speaker

 Audio line out option

 FT232H enabled USB to SPI Bridge

 Precision fitted bezel

3.2 Physical Descriptions

3.2.1 PCB layout

The VM800BU module PCB layouts are illustrated in Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5. Boards are four-layer,

approximately 1.6 mm thickness.

Figure 3-4 - VM800BU module PCB view, 3.5” display version

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Figure 3-5 - VM800BU module PCB view, 4.3” and 5” display version

3.2.2 VM800BU Connectors

Connectors and jumpers are described in the following sections.

 CN1- Micro USB Receptacle

This receptacle is for 5V input to power the board. This also has USB functionality.

Pin No.

Name

Type

Description

1

VBUS

P

5V power supply

2

DM

IO

Connected to FT232HQ

3

DP

IO

Connected to FT232HQ

4

NC

NA

No connection

5

GND

P

Ground

Table 3-1 – CN1 Pinout

 CN2- 2-pin power connector

2 pin connector for 5V/3.3V power input to the board. Alternative to Micro USB connector.

Pin No.

Name

Type

Description

1

VCC

P

5V or 3.3V DC power supply

2

GND

P

Ground

Table 3-2 – CN2 Pinout

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 J2 - Selection between Lineout and loop back into the power amplifier.

Selection between audio lineout and loop back into the power amplifier.

Jumper position

Description

Short pin 1-2

Audio amp enabled (default)

Table 3-3 – J2 Pin Options

 JP1- Audio Amplifier Power Select

This jumper provides the option to select the power supply voltage for the on-board power amplifier.

Jumper position

Description

Short pin 1-2

3.3V selected (default)

Short pin 2-3

5V selected

Table 3-4 – JP1 Pin options

*This needs to be configured before audio can be heard. Default is 3.3V. Select 5V to increase the

maximum volume for the speaker.

 JP2 – On board amplifier enable

Solder connection not fitted by default.

 JP3 - On board amplifier mute

Solder connection not fitted by default. Do not use.

 JP4 – VBUS ON

Jumper fitted by default.

 SW1 – Power source select

Jumper position

Description

Short pin 1-2

Board power from CN1 (default)

Short pin 2-3

Board power from CN2

Table 3-5 – SW1 jumper options

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4 Board Schematics

Figure 4-1 - VM800BU35A LCD Interface (3.5” Version)

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Figure 4-2 - VM800BU43A/VM800BU50A LCD Interface (4.3”/5.0” Version)

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Figure 4-3 – VM800BU SPI Interface and Power Input

Figure 4-4 – VM800BU Audio Circuits

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5 Hardware Setup Guide

5.1 Power Configuration

There are 2 methods of powering the VM800BU board.

1) USB Power(5V) - Connect USB power through micro-USB cable to CN1

2) DC IN(5V) - Connect 5V to CN2

The following table summarise how to power the VM800BU board using the various methods.

Power Method

CN1

CN2

SW1

USB Power

5V

N/C

Short pin 1-2

DC IN(5V)

N/C

5V

Short pin 2-3

Table 5-1 - Board power configuration

5.2 MPSSE Setup

To provide a quick start with the VM800BU development board, Windows based sample projects including

source code are provided for users to get a touch and feel experience with the VM800BU. An overview of

the process is provided in the following paragraphs with more details in

AN_245_VM800CB_SampleAPP_PC_Introduction.

MPSSE is a “multi purpose synchronous serial engine” interface available in some FTDI devices (e.g.

FT2232D, FT232H, FT2232H and FT4232H). This engine allows users to bridge from a USB port to an I2C

or SPI interface. Sample code is available for driving the FT800 over this interface with a FT232H device.

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Figure 5-1 – VM800BU Connects to PC through USB.

Hardware Setup

 Connect a USB cable (suggest FTDI accessory VA-FC-1M-BKW or VA-FC-1M-BLW) from the

VM800BU USB port to the PC USB host port or self-powered hub port.

 The PC or hub will supply power to the VM800BU.

Software Setup

 Launch the demo application based on MPSSE from the PC.

The demo application notes can be found at following link:

AN_245_VM800CB_SampleAPP_PC_Introduction

The demo application examples can be downloaded at following link:

http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/SoftwareExamples/FT800_Projects.htm

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6 Assembling the Bezel and Panel Mounting

Figure 6-1 - VM800BU Panel Mount (Front view)

Figure 6-2 - VM800BU Panel Mount (Rear view)

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6.1 3.5” Dimensions

Figure 6-3 - VM800BU 3.5” panel mount dimensions

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6.2 4.3” Dimensions

Figure 6-4 - VM800BU 4.3” panel mount dimensions

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6.3 5.0” Dimensions

Figure 6-5 - VM800BU 5.0” panel mount dimensions

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7 Specifications

7.1 Optical Specification

Table 7-1 - 3.5” TFT Optical specification

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Table 7-2 - 4.3” TFT Optical Specification

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Table 7-3 - 5” TFT Optical Specification

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8 Contact Information

Head Office – Glasgow, UK

Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park

Glasgow G41 1HH

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 141 429 2777

Fax: +44 (0) 141 429 2758

E-mail (Sales)

sales1@ftdichip.com

E-mail (Support)

support1@ftdichip.com

E-mail (General Enquiries)

admin1@ftdichip.com

Branch Office – Taipei, Taiwan

2F, No. 516, Sec. 1, NeiHu Road

Taipei 114

Taiwan , R.O.C.

Tel: +886 (2) 8797 1330

Fax: +886 (2) 8751 9737

E-mail (Sales)

tw.sales1@ftdichip.com

E-mail (Support)

tw.support1@ftdichip.com

E-mail (General Enquiries)

tw.admin1@ftdichip.com

Branch Office – Tigard, Oregon, USA

7130 SW Fir Loop

Tigard, OR 97223

USA

Tel: +1 (503) 547 0988

Fax: +1 (503) 547 0987

E-Mail (Sales)

us.sales@ftdichip.com

E-Mail (Support)

us.support@ftdichip.com

E-Mail (General Enquiries)

us.admin@ftdichip.com

Branch Office – Shanghai, China

Room 1103, No. 666 West Huaihai Road,

Shanghai, 200052

China

Tel: +86 (21) 6235 1596

Fax: +86 (21) 6235 1595

E-mail (Sales)

cn.sales@ftdichip.com

E-mail (Support)

cn.support@ftdichip.com

E-mail (General Enquiries)

cn.admin@ftdichip.com

Web Site

http://ftdichip.com

Distributor and Sales Representatives

Please visit the Sales Network page of the FTDI Web site for the contact details of our distributor(s) and sales

representative(s) in your country.

System and equipment manufacturers and designers are responsible to ensure that their systems, and any Future Technology Devices

International Ltd (FTDI) devices incorporated in their systems, meet all applicable safety, regulatory and system-level performance

requirements. All application-related information in this document (including application descriptions, suggested FTDI devices and other

materials) is provided for reference only. While FTDI has taken care to assure it is accurate, this information is subject to customer

confirmation, and FTDI disclaims all liability for system designs and for any applications assistance provided by FTDI. Use of FTDI

devices in life support and/or safety applications is entirely at the user’s risk, and the user agrees to defend, indemnify a nd hold

harmless FTDI from any and all damages, claims, suits or expense resulting from such use. This document is subject to change without

notice. No freedom to use patents or other intellectual property rights is implied by the publication of this document. Neither the whole

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Appendix A - References

FT800 datasheet: DS_FT800_Embedded_Video_Engine

FT800 software programming guide: FT800_Programmer_Guide

FT800 sample application notes:

AN_245_VM800CB_SampleAPP_PC_Introduction

FT800 Software examples:

http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/SoftwareExamples/FT800_Projects.htm

D2xx Programmers Guide:

http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/ProgramGuides/D2XX_Programmer's_Guide(FT_000071).p

df

AN_108: Command Processor for MPSSE and MCU Host Bus Emulation Modes

http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/AppNotes/AN_108_Command_Processor_for_MPSSE_and_

MCU_Host_Bus_Emulation_Modes.pdf

User Guide for libMPSSE – SPI

http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/AppNotes/AN_178_User_Guide_For_LibMPSSE-SPI.pdf

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Appendix B - List of Figures and Tables

List of Figures

Figure 3-1 - VM800BU module profile 3.5” display version ......................................... 4

Figure 3-2 - VM800BU module profile 4.3” display version ......................................... 4

Figure 3-3 - VM800BU module profile 5” display version ............................................ 4

Figure 3-4 - VM800BU module PCB view, 3.5” display version ................................... 5

Figure 3-5 - VM800BU module PCB view, 4.3” and 5” display version ........................ 6

Figure 4-1 - VM800BU35A LCD Interface (3.5” Version) ............................................ 8

Figure 4-2 - VM800BU43A/VM800BU50A LCD Interface (4.3”/5.0” Version) ............. 9

Figure 4-3 – VM800BU SPI Interface and Power Input ............................................. 10

Figure 4-4 – VM800BU Audio Circuits ....................................................................... 10

Figure 5-1 – VM800BU Connects to PC through USB. ................................................ 12

Figure 6-1 - VM800BU Panel Mount (Front view) ..................................................... 13

Figure 6-2 - VM800BU Panel Mount (Rear view) ....................................................... 13

Figure 6-3 - VM800BU 3.5” panel mount dimensions ................................................ 14

Figure 6-4 - VM800BU 4.3” panel mount dimensions ................................................ 15

Figure 6-5 - VM800BU 5.0” panel mount dimensions ................................................ 16

List of Tables

Table 2-1 – Ordering information ............................................................................... 2

Table 3-1 – CN1 Pinout ............................................................................................... 6

Table 3-2 – CN2 Pinout ............................................................................................... 6

Table 3-3 – J2 Pin Options .......................................................................................... 7

Table 3-4 – JP1 Pin options ........................................................................................ 7

Table 3-5 – SW1 jumper options ................................................................................ 7

Table 5-1 - Board power configuration ..................................................................... 11

Table 7-1 - 3.5” TFT Optical specification ................................................................. 17

Table 7-2 - 4.3” TFT Optical Specification ................................................................. 18

Table 7-3 - 5” TFT Optical Specification .................................................................... 19

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