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EVE2 TFT Module
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Introduction
The Matrix Orbital EVE lineup utilizes FTDI’s second generation Embedded Video Engine to control, render,
manage and display complex graphics on a full color TFT touch screen. By taking advantage of the 1 megabyte of
graphics RAM, motion-JPEG encoded AVI videos can be played back in both portrait and landscape mode. Data
can be displayed through a set of widgets such as gauges, spinners, sliders, and bar graphs.
Additional features include added touch control hardware, capable of recognizing and tracking touch movement
and providing notification for up to 255 touch objects. Mono 8-bit linear audio wave playback at sampling
frequencies from 8 kHz to 48 kHz is made possible by the built-in sound synthesizer and digital filter.
The EVE 2 communicates using SPI protocol, and can be configured for quad SPI communication. Using SPI
communication protocol makes the EVE 2 compatible with many microcontrollers available on the market,
including the FTDI FT900, NXP 17XX, Arduino, and many more. With built-in graphics operations, and support for
multiple widgets, development of high-quality user interface screens is simplified.
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Key Features
Advanced Embedded Video Engine(EVE) with high resolution graphics and video playback
Support multiple widgets for simplified design development
Support for Resistive and Capacitive Touch Screen Technology
Support capacitive touch screen with up to 5 touches detection
Support for LCD display with resolution up to SVGA (800x600) and formats with data enable (DE) mode or
VSYNC/HSYNC mode
Support landscape and portrait orientations
Support playback of motion-JPEG encoded AVI videos
-20°C to 70°C extended operating temperature range
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Block Diagram
Figure 1: EVE2 TFT Module Block Diagram
