Document No.: FT_000986
FT801
Embedded Video Engine
Datasheet Version 1.0
Clearance No.:
FTDI#376
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FT801
(Embedded Video Engine)
The FT801 is an easy to use graphic
controller targeted for embedded
applications to generate high-quality
Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
It has the following features:
FT801
functionality
includes
graphic
controller, audio processing, and capacitive
touch controller interface.
Compatibility mode allows display code to be
run on FT801 or FT800. Extended mode
enables multi-touch capabilities for FT801.
Embedded Video Engine (EVE) with widget
support can offload the system MPU and
provide a variety of graphic features
Built-in graphics operations allow users with
little expertise to create high-quality display
Support capacitive touch screen with up to 5
touches detection
Hardware engine can recognize touch tags
and track touch movement. It provides
notification for up to 255 touch tags.
Enhanced sketch processing
Programmable interrupt controller provides
interrupts to host MPU/MCU
Built-in 12MHz crystal oscillator with PLL
providing 48MHz or 36MHz system clock
Clock switch command for internal or
external clock source. External 12MHz
crystal or clock input can be used for higher
accuracy.
Video RGB parallel output (default RGB data
width of 6-6-6) with 2 bit dithering;
configurable to support resolution up to
512x512 and R/G/B data width of 1 to 6
Programmable timing to adjust HSYNC and
VSYNC
timing,
enabling
interface
to
numerous displays
Support for LCD display in WQVGA
(480x272) and QVGA (320x240) formats
with data enable (DE) support mode and
VSYNC/HSYNC mode
The FT801 calculates for 8-bit colour despite
only providing pins for 6-bit (RGB-6,6,6);
this improves the half tone appearance
Display enable control output to LCD panel
Mono audio channel output with PWM output
Built-in sound synthesizer
Audio wave playback for mono 8-bit linear
PCM, 4-bit ADPCM and µ-Law coding format
at sampling frequency from 8kHz to 48kHz.
Built-in digital filter reduces the system
design complexity of external filtering
PWM output for backlight dimming control
for LED
Low power consumption for portable
application, 24mA active (typical) and 250
uA sleep (typical)
No frame buffer RAM required
Advanced object oriented architecture
enables low cost MPU/MCU as system host
using I
2
C and SPI interfaces
Power mode control allows chip to be put in
power down, sleep and standby states
Supports host interface I/O voltage from
1.8V to 3.3V
Standard serial interface to host MPU/MCU
with SPI up to 30MHz or I²C clocking up to
3.4MHz
Internal voltage regulator supplies 1.2V to
the digital core
-40°C
to
85°C
temperature range
extended
operating
Available in a compact Pb-free, VQFN-48,
7mm X 7mm X 0.9mm package, RoHS
compliant
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Document No.: FT_000986
FT801
Embedded Video Engine
Datasheet Version 1.0
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Typical Applications
Point of Sales Machines
Multi-function Printers
Instrumentation
Home Security Systems
Graphic touch pad – remote, dial pad
Tele / Video Conference Systems
Phones and Switchboards
Medical Appliances
Blood Pressure displays
Heart monitors
Glucose level displays
Breathalyzers
Gas chromatographs
Power meter
Home appliance devices
Set-top box
Thermostats
Sprinkler system displays
Medical Appliances
GPS / Satnav
Vending Machine Control Panels
Elevator Controls
……and many more
1.1 Part Numbers
Part Number
Package
FT801Q-x
48 Pin VQFN, pitch 0.5mm, body 7mm x 7mm x 0.9mm
Table 1- Video Controller Part Numbers
Note: Packaging codes for x is:
-R: Taped and Reel, (VQFN in 2500 pieces per reel)
-T: Tray packing, (VQFN in 250 pieces per tray)
For example: FT801Q-R is 2500 VQFN pieces in taped and reel packaging
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FT801 Block Diagram
Figure 2-1 FT801 Block Diagram
For a description of each function please refer to Section 4.
Figure 2-2 FT801 System Design Diagram
FT801 with EVE (Embedded Video Engine) technology simplifies the system architecture for advanced
human machine interfaces (HMIs) by providing support for display, audio, and touch as well as an object
oriented architecture approach that extends from display creation to the rendering of the graphics.
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Embedded Video Engine
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Contents
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1.1
Typical Applications ...................................................................... 3
Part Numbers...................................................................................... 3
2
3
3.1
3.2
FT801 Block Diagram.................................................................... 4
Device Pin Out and Signal Description .......................................... 7
VQFN-48 Package Pin Out ................................................................... 7
Pin Description ................................................................................... 8
4
4.1
Function Description................................................................... 13
Serial Host Interface ......................................................................... 13
SPI Interface ............................................................................................................. 15
I²C Interface ............................................................................................................. 15
Serial Data Protocol ................................................................................................... 15
Host Memory Read ..................................................................................................... 15
Host Memory Write .................................................................................................... 16
Host Command .......................................................................................................... 16
Interrupts ................................................................................................................. 17
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
4.1.7
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
System Clock .................................................................................... 18
Clock Source ............................................................................................................. 18
Phase Locked Loop..................................................................................................... 19
Clock Enable ............................................................................................................. 19
Clock Frequency ........................................................................................................ 19
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
Graphics Engine ................................................................................ 20
Introduction .............................................................................................................. 20
ROM and RAM Fonts ................................................................................................... 21
4.4
4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
Parallel RGB Interface ...................................................................... 24
Miscellaneous Control ....................................................................... 26
Backlight Control Pin .................................................................................................. 26
DISP Control Pin ........................................................................................................ 26
General Purpose IO pins ............................................................................................. 26
Pins Drive Current Control .......................................................................................... 26
4.6
4.6.1
4.6.2
Audio Engine..................................................................................... 27
Sound Synthesizer ..................................................................................................... 27
Audio Playback .......................................................................................................... 29
4.7
4.7.1
4.7.2
Touch-Screen Engine ........................................................................ 29
Compatibility mode .................................................................................................... 30
Extended mode ......................................................................................................... 30
4.8
4.8.1
4.8.2
Power Management .......................................................................... 31
Power supply............................................................................................................. 31
Internal Regulator and POR ......................................................................................... 31
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