VM800P Embedded Video Engine Plus Module Datasheet
Version 1.0
Document Reference No.: FT_000989 Clearance No.: FTDI# 385
FTDI Chip
VM800P Datasheet
Embedded Video
Engine
General Purpose Multi Media Controller
Plus Module
The VM800P is a development module for FTDIs FT800, which is used to develop and
demonstrate the functionality of the FT800 Embedded Video Engine, EVE.
The VM800P is a stand-alone display system The VM800P utilises the FTDI FT800 Embedded Video
which has a flash based microcontroller on board, Engine, EVE. Graphic, audio and touch features of the
thus providing a fully integrated display system FT800 chip can be accessed with the VM800P. For a full
ready to go. list of the FT800s features please see the FT800
datasheet.
The VM800P supports many I/O daughter cards
or shields for expanding external interfacing and The VM800P module has the following features:
control. These shields use 1 or 2 Micro-MaTch
miniature connectors to interface to the VM800P
FT800 for graphics, audio and touch processing
main module. Users will be able to purchase
shields from FTDI Chip in the coming months, or
ATMEGA328P system microcontroller operating
alternatively can build their own shield for
at 5V/16MHz supporting Arduino libraries
specific applications.
Touch screen LCD panel
The VM800P series of modules support 3 different
LCD panel size options and are designed for
Backlight LED driver
industrial or commercial environments with
precision fitted bezels in either black (-BK) or
pearl (-PL). Audio power amplifier and micro speaker
VM800P35A-xx is the 3.5 LCD
FT232R USB serial port for firmware upgrade
VM800P43A-xx is the 4.3 LCD
Micro-SD socket for application storage, including
VM800P50A-xx is the 5.0 LCD
4GByte SD Card pre-loaded with sample
applications
Battery backed Real Time Clock
2x Micro-MaTch miniature connectors for
daughter card expansion
5V power supply from micro-USB or battery
connector
Precision fitted bezel in black(-BK) or pearl (-PL)
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VM800P Embedded Video Engine Plus Module Datasheet
Version 1.0
Document Reference No.: FT_000989 Clearance No.: FTDI# 385
1 Ordering Information
Part No. Description
FT800 Display System, ATMEG328P @ 5V/16MHz, Micro-SD socket,
VM800P35A-BK
3.5 TFT LCD touch panel, black case
FT800 Display System, ATMEG328P @ 5V/16MHz, Micro-SD socket,
VM800P43A-BK
4.3 TFT LCD touch panel, black case
FT800 Display System, ATMEG328P @ 5V/16MHz, Micro-SD socket,
VM800P50A-BK
5.0 TFT LCD touch panel, black case
FT800 Display System, ATMEG328P @ 5V/16MHz, Micro-SD socket,
VM800P35A-PL
3.5 TFT LCD touch panel, pearl case
FT800 Display System, ATMEG328P @ 5V/16MHz, Micro-SD socket,
VM800P43A-PL
4.3 TFT LCD touch panel, pearl case
FT800 Display System, ATMEG328P @ 5V/16MHz, Micro-SD socket,
VM800P50A-PL
5.0 TFT LCD touch panel, pearl case
ACCESSORIES
Accessory - PLUS Production Programmer for ATMEGA328P inc Tag
VA800A-PROG
Connect TC2030-IDC-FP cable
Accessory - UK Model 5V/1A USB Power Supply
VA-PSU-UK1
( Mfr # JX-B0520C-1-B )
Accessory - US Model 5V/1A USB Power Supply
VA-PSU-US1
( Mfr # JX-B0520B-1-B )
Accessory - EU Model 5V/1A USB Power Supply
VA-PSU-EU1
( Mfr # JX-B0520A-1-B )
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 1.1 VM800P & Accessory Ordering Information
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