Summary of BRIDGETEK INTRODUCES NEW EVALUATION HARDWARE FOR ADVANCED EVE GRAPHIC CONTROLLERS
Bridgetek’s ME817EV evaluation board showcases the BT817 embedded video engine, enabling development of high-resolution, feature-rich HMIs with improved video playback. The 165 × 100 mm board supports graphics, audio, and touch development, offering audio amplification and filtering, LED backlight drive, a 5-point touch controller, and 16 MByte on-board flash. It interfaces with large displays via 40-pin LVDS (1280×800) or 50-pin RGB (1024×600), accepts capacitive touchscreens on 10- or 6-pin FPC connectors, and is powered via SPI host 5V or USB Type-C.
Parts used in the ME817EV:
- BT817 embedded video engine (EVE) device
- ME817EV evaluation board
- Audio amplifier
- Multi-stage audio filters
- LED driver for display backlighting
- Touch controller supporting 5 simultaneous touch points
- 16 MByte on-board flash memory
- 40-pin LVDS interface connector (for 1280×800 displays)
- 50-pin RGB interface connector (for 1024×600 displays)
- 10-pin FPC connector for capacitive touchscreen
- 6-pin FPC connector for capacitive touchscreen
- SPI host connector (5V power input)
- USB Type-C port (power input)
To assist with the initial development and prototyping of human-machine interfaces (HMIs) based on its object-oriented graphic controller ICs, Bridgetek has announced the availability of the ME817EV evaluation board. Featuring the company’s BT817 embedded video engine (EVE) device, it allows engineers to experiment with the latest generation of EVE technology and get a comprehensive understanding of the breadth of its capabilities. Thanks to the higher resolutions and large format display that the BT817 supports, more compelling and functionality-rich HMIs can be created, with greater visual clarity and enhanced video playback capabilities.
Measuring 165mm x 100mm, the ME817EV unit has all the necessary attributes for undertaking development work relating to the graphics, audio, and touch elements of the HMI. As well as audio amplification and multi-stage audio filtering features, there is an LED driver which can be used to adjust the display backlighting. Also included is a touch controller that supports 5 simultaneous touch points, plus 16Mbytes of on-board flash memory resource for storing Unicode fonts, image libraries, etc.
The ME817EV can interface with large-scale, high-resolution display modules. For 1280×800 pixel displays, it can connect through a 40-pin LVDS interface, while for 1024×600 pixel displays a 50-pin RGB interface can be used. Capacitive touchscreens may be connected using a 10-pin or 6-pin FPC connector. The board can be powered via a 5V supply using the SPI host connector, or via the USB Type-C port.
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- What is the ME817EV evaluation board used for?
It is used to develop and prototype HMIs based on the BT817 embedded video engine, enabling graphics, audio, and touch development. - Which graphic controller does the ME817EV feature?
It features the BT817 embedded video engine (EVE) device. - What display resolutions and interfaces does the ME817EV support?
It supports 1280×800 displays via a 40-pin LVDS interface and 1024×600 displays via a 50-pin RGB interface. - How many touch points does the onboard touch controller support?
The touch controller supports 5 simultaneous touch points. - How much on-board flash memory is available on the ME817EV?
There is 16 MBytes of on-board flash memory. - What audio features are included on the ME817EV?
It includes audio amplification and multi-stage audio filtering features. - How can the ME817EV be powered?
The board can be powered via a 5V supply using the SPI host connector or via the USB Type-C port. - Can capacitive touchscreens be connected to the ME817EV?
Yes, capacitive touchscreens may be connected using a 10-pin or 6-pin FPC connector. - Is there an LED backlight control on the ME817EV?
Yes, there is an LED driver that can be used to adjust the display backlighting.
