Monday, October 28, 2013

uVGA-III (microVGA-III)

THE uVGA-III
  • Standalone Graphics Engine
  • VGA Interface
  • QVGA/VGA/WVGA Compatible
  • VGA Graphics Engine - PICASO
The uVGA-III module is a compact and cost effective standalone VGA graphics engine powered by the PICASO graphics controller. It can provide QVGA/VGA/WVGA graphics solution to any embedded project with its powerful graphics, text, image, animation and countless more features built inside the module.

The PICASO works as a standalone device. It allows the user to take complete control of all available resources on the uVGA-III hardware platform such as the Serial Ports, uSD memory card, I/O pins, etc. This eliminates the need for an external host controller/processor to drive the uVGA-III module via serial commands. It provides the user complete control over the hardware module allowing them to quickly develop practical applications.

Programmed with 4D Systems Workshop 4 IDE Software, the uVGA-III could be the ideal embedded VGA graphics solution for your project.

Size and weight
  • Module Width: 39.0 mm
  • Module Height: 57.2 mm
  • Module Depth: 11.0 mm
  • Module Weight: 17.00g
Specs:
  • Simple VGA interface to variety of monitors and LCD screens.
  • Supports the following resolutions,
  • 320 x 240 (QVGA)
  • 640 x 480 (VGA)
  • 800 x 480 (WVGA)
  • Supports RGB 65K true to life colours.
  • Easy 5 pin interface to any Serial device: VCC, TX, RX, GND, RESET.
  • Powered by the 4D-Labs PICASO processor (also available as separate OEM IC for volume users).
  • 15K bytes of flash memory for user code storage and 14K bytes of SRAM for user variables.
  • 2 x Asynchronous hardware serial ports (COM0, COM1), TTL interface, with 300 baud to 600K baud.
  • 1 x I2C interface (Master).
  • 13 x General Purpose I/O pins. Upper 8 bits can be used as an I/O Bus for fast 8-bit parallel data transfers.
  • On-board micro-SD memory card socket for multimedia and data logging with SDHC memory card support. A SPI compatible micro-SD card is required
  • 8 x 16 bit timers with 1 millisecond resolution.
  • DOS compatible file access (FAT16 format) as well as low level access to card memory.
  • Dedicated PWM Audio pin supports FAT16 audio WAV files and complex sound generation.
  • Built in extensive 4DGL graphics and system library functions. For all available features and functions under the 4DGL programming language.
  • Display full colour images, animations, icons and video clips.
  • Supports all available Windows fonts and characters.
  • 15 pin D-type standard VGA connector to interface to any external VGA monitor (via detachable cable, included).
  • A 30 pin header for I/O expansion and future plug-in daughter boards.
  • 4.0V to 5.5V range operation (single supply).
  • Module dimensions: 57.2 x 39mm.
  • Weighing ~ 17g.
  • RoHS Compliant.
The uVGA-III includes the following:

  • uVGA-III
  • 150mm 5 way Female-Female jumper cable, for quick connection to another device or breadboard
  • 5 way Male-Male adaptor (for converting the Female-Female cable to be Male-Female)
  • VGA Cable
  • 2x15 SMT Male Connector
  • Quick Start User Guide

Note:
The Display Modules PICASO processor can be re-programmed with the latest PmmC/Firmware as updates or bug fixes are mad available. This process is conducted via the Workshop 4 IDE Software, and requires a 4D Systems approved programming cable or adaptor.