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FTDI Chip
VM800BU Datasheet
Embedded Video Engine
Basic USB module
General Purpose Multi Media Controller
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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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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
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Introduction ................................................................................... 1
1.1
Features ........................................................................................................ 1
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Ordering Information ..................................................................... 2
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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
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Board Schematics ........................................................................... 8
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Hardware Setup Guide .................................................................. 11
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5.1
Power Configuration ................................................................................... 11
5.2
MPSSE Setup ............................................................................................... 11
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
Specifications ............................................................................... 17
7.1
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Optical Specification ................................................................................... 17
Contact Information ..................................................................... 20
Appendix A - References ....................................................................................... 20
Appendix B - List of Figures and Tables ................................................................. 21
Appendix C – Revision History ............................................................................... 22
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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 3-2 - VM800BU module profile 4.3” 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.
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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
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
Table 3-1 – CN1 Pinout
P
Description
Ground
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
Table 3-2 – CN2 Pinout
P
Ground
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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
Table 3-3 – J2 Pin Options
Audio amp enabled (default)
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
Table 3-4 – JP1 Pin options
5V selected
*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
Table 3-5 – SW1 jumper options
Board power from CN2
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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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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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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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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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Contact Information
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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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Appendix C – Revision History
Document Title:
DS_VM800BU EVE
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