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FTDI Chip
VM800C Datasheet
Embedded Video Engine
Credit Card Board
General Purpose Multi Media Controller
1
Introduction
The VM800C is a development module for
FTDI’s FT800, which is used to develop and
demonstrate the functionality of the FT800
Embedded Video Engine, EVE. This module
behaves as an SPI slave, and requires a SPI
Master for proper micro-controller interfacing
and system integration.
1.1 Features
The VM800C utilises the FTDI FT800
Embedded Video Engine. Graphic, audio and
touch features of the FT800 can be accessed
with the VM800C. For a full list of the FT800’s
features please see the FT800 datasheet.
The VM800C has the following features:
 Ready to use LCD module
VM800C modules support 3 different LCD
panel size options. Users can also connect to
different LCD screens as long as they meet
the FT800 technical specification and fit the
VM800C LCD connector.


VM800C35A-D, 3.3/5V microcontroller adaptor card with 3.5” LCD
touch display
VM800C43A-D, 3.3/5V microcontroller adaptor card with 4.3” LCD
touch display

VM800C50A-D, 3.3/5V microcontroller adaptor card with 5.0” LCD

VMFT800C35A-N, 3.3/5V microcontroller adaptor card, with 3.5”
LCD connector but no display

VMFT800C43A-N, 3.3/5V microcontroller adaptor card, with 4.3/5.0”
LCD connector but no display
 Part types with LCDs supporting resistive
touch with pressure sensing.
 On board LCD backlight LED Driver
 Supports mono audio output
 On board audio power amplifier and micro
speaker
 Flexible power supply. Powering the VM800C
using either a 2.1mm power jack , SPI
master connector or via USB Micro-B port
 5 V tolerant buffers when used with a 5V SPI
Master.
Use of FTDI devices in life support and/or safety applications is entirely at the user’s risk, and the user agrees
to defend, indemnify and hold harmless FTDI from any and all damages, claims, suits or expense resulting
from such use.
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Ordering Information
Note that the kits below require a 5V/1A power supply. It is NOT provided in the development kit, but is
offered as an optional accessory, as is the USB to SPI cable, with the following part types:
Part No.
Description
VM800C35A-N
Credit Card Size VM800C module, supports 3.3/5v MCU Adapter
Board, with FPC/FFC 54 LCD connector. No display is provided.
VM800C43A-N
Credit Card Size VM800C module, supports 3.3/5v MCU Adapter
Board, with FPC/FFC 40 LCD. No display is provided.
VM800C35A-D
Credit Card Size VM800C module, supports 3.3/5v MCU Adapter
Board, with FPC/FFC 54 LCD connector, 3.5 inch TFT LCD display
panel preinstalled.
VM800C43A-D
Credit Card Size VM800C module, supports 3.3/5v MCU Adapter
Board, with FPC/FFC 40 LCD connector, 4.3 inch TFT LCD display
panel preinstalled.
VM800C50A-D
Credit Card Size VM800C module, supports 3.3/5v MCU Adapter
Board, with FPC/FFC 40 LCD connector, 5.0 inch TFT LCD display
panel preinstalled.
VA-PSU-UK1
Accessory - UK Model 5V/1A USB Power Supply (Mfr # JX-B0520C-1-B)
VA-PSU-US1
Accessory - US Model 5V/1A USB Power Supply (Mfr # JX-B0520B-1-B)
VA-PSU-EU1
Accessory - EU Model 5V/1A USB Power Supply (Mfr # JX-B0520A-1-B)
VA800A-SPI
Accessory - High Speed Micro USB to SPI adapter for BASIC boards
based on FT232H MPSSE design
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 2-1 – Ordering information
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction ................................................................................... 1
1.1
Features ........................................................................................................ 1
2
Ordering Information ..................................................................... 2
3
Hardware Description ..................................................................... 4
3.1
VM800C board ............................................................................................... 4
3.2
Physical Descriptions .................................................................................... 5
3.2.1
PCB layout ................................................................................................ 5
3.2.2
VM800C Connectors ................................................................................... 6
4
Board Schematics ......................................................................... 10
5
Hardware Setup Guide .................................................................. 14
6
7
5.1
Power Configuration ................................................................................... 14
5.2
MPSSE Setup ............................................................................................... 14
5.3
Arduino® Setup........................................................................................... 16
Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................ 17
6.1
VM800C35A - 3.5” Dimensions .................................................................... 17
6.2
VM800C43A - 4.3” Dimensions .................................................................... 19
6.3
VM800C50A - 5.0” Dimensions .................................................................... 21
Specifications ............................................................................... 23
7.1
8
Optical Specification ................................................................................... 23
Contact Information ..................................................................... 26
Appendix A - References ....................................................................................... 20
Appendix C – Revision History ............................................................................... 22
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Hardware Description
Please refer to section 3.2.2 for connector settings. Some VM800C jumpers must be set to work properly
with your system.
3.1 VM800C board
Figure 3-1 – VM800C board profile 3.5” display version
Figure 3-2 - VM800C board profile 4.3”/5” display version
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The VM800C module is intended for direct use into existing applications that require a display.This
module is suitable for interfacing with an external microcontroller that has a SPI Master channel.
The VM800C module PCB comes in 2 types , 3.5 inch as well as a 4.3/5 inch model. The difference
between the 2 models is the flex cable receptical of the LCD. The 3.5 inch LCD uses a 54 pin receptical,
whereas the 4.3/5 inch model uses a 40 pin receptical.
The main functions of the VM800C are as follows:

Micro USB, SPI connector or 2-pin connector for power supply

3.3V regulator : Takes 5V input and outputs 3.3V for on-board circuits

LCD touch screen panel

LCD backlight driver. On board back light driver has over voltage protection (OVP).
Part No
OVP (v)
Backlight drive current
(mA)
VM800C35A-N
34
20
VM800C43A-N
34
32
VM800C35A-D
24
20
VM800C43A-D
24
32
24
VM800C50A-D
Table 3-1 LED backlight drive OVP and current

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5V tolerant buffers between the SPI master interface and the Slave interface of the FT800
o
SPI timing requirement can be referred to FT800 datasheet. The on board level convert
buffers introduce additional delay. The actual maximum SPI clock frequency depends on
the host system timing and connection cable length to VM800C.

3 stage audio filter and power amplifier

8Ω speaker

Audio line out option
3.2 Physical Descriptions
3.2.1
PCB layout
The VM800C module is 85.6 x 54.1mm, four-layer printed circuit board. Board thickness is
approximately 1.6mm.
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Figure 3-3 - VM800C module top view, 3.5 inch display version
3.2.2 VM800C Connectors
Connectors and jumpers are described in the following sections.

CN1- 2-pin power connector
2 pin connector for 5V/3.3V power input to the board. Alternative to Micro USB connector.

Pin No.
Name
Type
Description
1
VCC
P
5V or 3.3V DC power supply
2
GND
Table 3-2 – CN1 Pinout
P
Ground
CN2- Micro USB Receptical
This receptical is strictly for 5V input to power the board. There is no USB Functionality
Pin No.
Name
Type
1
VBUS
P
2
NC
NA
No connection
3
NC
NA
No connection
4
NC
NA
No connection
5
GND
Table 3-3 – CN2 Pinout

P
Description
5V power supply
Ground
J1- LCD Flex Cable connector
This connector is the interface between the FT800 IC and the LCD Module.
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Signal
Pin No
Pin No
(3.5”)
(4.3/5.0”)
LED K
1,2
1
LED Cathode
LED A
3,4
2
LED Cathode
8
DISP
31
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Description
General purpose output pin for
LCD Display Enable, push-pull
output, 4/8mA sink/source
current. Control by writing to Bit
7 of REG_GPIO register.
LCD Horizontal Sync, push-pull
output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
LCD Vertical Sync, push-pull
output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
LCD Pixel Clock, push-pull
output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
LCD Data Enable, push-pull
output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
Bit 2 of Red RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
HSYNC
36
32
VSYNC
37
33
DCLK
38
30
DE
52
34
R2
14
7
R3
15
8
Bit 3 of Red RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
R4
16
9
Bit 4 of Red RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
R5
17
10
Bit 5 of Red RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
R6
18
11
Bit 6 of Red RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
R7
19
12
Bit 7 of Red RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
G2
22
G3
23
G4
24
G5
25
G6
26
15
Bit 2 of Green RGB signals,
push-pull output, 4/8mA
sink/source current
16
Bit 3 of Green RGB signals,
push-pull output, 4/8mA
sink/source current
17
Bit 4 of Green RGB signals,
push-pull output, 4/8mA
sink/source current
18
Bit 5 of Green RGB signals,
push-pull output, 4/8mA
sink/source current
19
Bit 6 of Green RGB signals,
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Pin No
Pin No
(3.5”)
(4.3/5.0”)
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Description
push-pull output, 4/8mA
sink/source current
Bit 7 of Green RGB signals,
push-pull output, 4/8mA
sink/source current
23
Bit 2 of Blue RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
24
Bit 3 of Blue RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
25
Bit 4 of Blue RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
26
Bit 5 of Blue RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
27
Bit 6 of Blue RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
Bit 7 of Blue RGB signals, pushpull output, 4/8mA sink/source
current.
27
B2
30
B3
31
B4
32
B5
33
B6
34
B7
35
XP
48
37
X +ve touch
YM
49
38
Y –ve touch
XM
50
39
X –ve touch
YP
51
40
Y +ve touch
3V3
9,10,11,41,42
4
GND
12,13,20,21,28,2953,54
3,5,6,13,14,21,22,29,36
28
NC
5,6,7,39,40,43,44,45,46,47
Table 3-4 – J1 Pinout

20
G7
35
3V3 Power
Ground
No connect
J2 - Selection between lineout or loop back into the power amplifier.
Selection between audio lineout or loop back into the power amplifier. (Footprint only, JP2 next to J2
is connected by default for on board amplifier and on board mini speaker). If J2 is soldered and used
for audio output selection, JP2 needs to be removed.
Pin No.
1 -2
Name
Audio amp enabled
2-3
Audio amp mute, Audio lineout on pin 1
Table 3-5 – J2 Pin Options

J3 – SP+
Audio speaker +ve from the onboard amplifier.

J4 – SP-
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Audio speaker -ve from the onboard amplifier.

J5- SPI Interface
This is the interface where the SPI control and data signals are routed. There are also power and
ground pins on this interface. Note J5 is not soldered on the VM800C board by default.
Pin No.
Name
Type
1
SCLK
I
SPI Clock input
2
MOSI
I
Master Out Slave in
3
MISO
O
Master In Slave out
4
CS#
I
Chip select , active low
5
INT#
OD
6
PD#
I
Active low power down input.
7
5V
P
5V power supply
8
3.3V
P
3.3V power supply
9
GND
P
Ground
GND
P
Ground
10
Table 3-6 – J5 Pinout

Description
Host interrupt open drain output, active low.
On board 47kΩ pull-up to 3.3V.
JP1- Audio Amplifier Power Select
This jumper provides the option to select the power supply voltage for the onboard power amplifier.
Pin No.
Name
1-2
3V3 selected
2-3
5V selected
Table 3-7 – JP1 Pin options
*This needs to be configured before audio can be heard

JP2 – On board amplifier enable
Solder connection fitted by default

JP3 - On board amplifier mute
Solder connection not fited by default

SW1 – Power source select
Pin No.
Name
1-2
Power from CN1
2-3
Power from CN2
Table 3-8 – JP1 Pin options
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Board Schematics
4
3V3
3V3
U2
1
4
10
13
2
5
9
12
A1
A2
A3
A4
7
3
6
8
11
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
FT800_CS#
FT800_PD#
FT800_MOSI
FT800_SCK
3V3
VCORE
GND
47k
74LCX125
GND
3
6
8
11
MISO
INT#
OE1
OE2
OE3
OE4
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
FT800_SCK
FT800_MISO
FT800_MOSI
FT800_CS#
2
5
9
12
A1
A2
A3
A4
GND
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
AUDIO_L
CS#
FT800_MISO
FT800_INT#
AUDIO_SHDN#
7
GND
FT800_INT#
FT800_PD#
74LCX125
GND
AUDIO_L
GND
SCKL/SCK
MISO/SDA
MOSI/SA0
CS_n/SA1
GPIO0/SA2
GPIO1
VCCIO
MODE
INT
PD
XTI
XTO
GND
VCC3V3
VCORE
VCC3V3
XP
YP
XM
YM
GND
BACKLIGHT
MISO
INT#
VCC
1
4
10
13
R2
R1
3V3
U3
14
GND
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
DCLK
DISP
HSYNC
VSYNC
DE
C8
0.1uF
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
DCLK
DISP
HSYNC
VSYNC
DE
FT800Q
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
3V3
C7
0.1uF
BCKL
GND
C1
27pF
12MHz
C2
27pF
3V3
GND
NR3015T220M
U4
VIN
SW
EN
4
8
9
3
AGND
PGND
EP
VOUT
BCKL
C9
10uF
GND
C10
FB
GND
G0
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
HSYNC
VSYNC
DCLK
VCORE
C3
C4
C5
C6
4.7uF 0.1uF
4.7uF 0.1uF
GND
GND
GND
XP
YM
XM
YP
DE
LEDA
C11
2.2nF
1
6
R5
4k7
LEDK
D1
1N4148
LED Current Sense R7
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
0
0
LCD1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
GND
R7
4R7
GND
AT035GT-07ED3
AUDIO_L
AUDIO_SHDN#
AUDIO_L
AUDIO_SHDN#
C12
0.22uF
GND
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LED-K
LED-K
LED-A
LED-A
NC
NC
NC
RESET
SPENA
SPCK
SPDA
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
G0
G1
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
R0
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
HSYNC
VSYNC
DOTCLK
NC
NC
VDD
VDD
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
XR [Right]
YD [Bottom]
XL [Left]
YU [Top]
DEN
GND
GND
0.5B-54PBX
4.7R :=20mA
R6
10k/1%
GND
DISP
7
MIC2289-24YML
0.1uF
GND
GND
L1
2
LEDA
YM
XM
YP
XP
Y1
R3 R4
47k 47k
5V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
0
0
R0
R1
U1
3V3
J1
LEDK
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
CS#
PD#
MOSI
SCK
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
14
VCC
47k
CS#
PD#
MOSI
SCK
OE1
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3V3
3V3
U2
1
4
10
13
2
5
9
12
A1
A2
A3
A4
7
3
6
8
11
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
FT800_CS#
FT800_PD#
FT800_MOSI
FT800_SCK
3V3
VCORE
GND
47k
74LCX125
GND
MISO
INT#
VCC
3
6
8
11
MISO
INT#
1
4
10
13
OE1
OE2
OE3
OE4
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
AUDIO_L
FT800_SCK
FT800_MISO
FT800_MOSI
FT800_CS#
2
5
9
12
A1
A2
A3
A4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
CS#
FT800_MISO
FT800_INT#
AUDIO_SHDN#
7
GND
FT800_INT#
FT800_PD#
74LCX125
GND
AUDIO_L
GND
SCKL/SCK
MISO/SDA
MOSI/SA0
CS_n/SA1
GPIO0/SA2
GPIO1
VCCIO
MODE
INT
PD
XTI
XTO
GND
VCC3V3
VCORE
VCC3V3
XP
YP
XM
YM
GND
BACKLIGHT
U3
14
R2
3V3
R1
3V3
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
3V3
C8
0.1uF
C7
0.1uF
GND
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
DCLK
DISP
HSYNC
VSYNC
DE
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
DCLK
DISP
HSYNC
VSYNC
DE
FT800Q
BCKL
GND
YM
XM
YP
XP
Y1
R3 R4
47k 47k
C1
27pF
12MHz
C2
27pF
3V3
GND
5V
2
NR3015T220M
VIN
SW
EN
4
8
9
3
AGND
PGND
EP
VOUT
C9
C10
10uF
0.1uF
GND
GND
GND
VCORE
C3
C4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
0
0
R0
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
C5
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
DCLK
DISP
HSYNC
VSYNC
DE
XP
YM
XM
YP
GND
C6
4.7uF 0.1uF
4.7uF 0.1uF
GND
GND
LCD1
1
1
VLED2
2
VLED+
3
3
GND
4
4
VDD
5
5
R0
6
6
R1
7
7
R2
8
8
R3
9
9
R4
10 10 R5
11 11 R6
12 12 R7
13 13 G0
14 14 G1
15 15 G2
16 16 G3
17 17 G4
18 18 G5
19 19 G6
20 20 G7
21 21 B0
22 22 B1
23 23 B2
24 24 B3
25 25 B4
26 26 B5
27 27 B6
28 28 B7
29 29 GND
30 30 PCLK
31 31 DISP
32 32 HSYNC
33 33 VSYNC
34 34 DE
35 35 NC
36 36 GND
37 37 X1[Right]
38 38 Y1[Bottom]
39 39 X2[Left]
40 40 Y2[Top]
0
AT043B35-15l-10
0
0.5B-40PBS
GND
L1
U4
BCKL
GND
J1
LEDK
LEDA
G0
G1
GND
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
U1
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
CS#
PD#
MOSI
SCK
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
G2
G3
G4
G5
G6
G7
14
VCC
47k
CS#
PD#
MOSI
SCK
OE1
OE2
OE3
OE4
FB
LEDA
7
C11
2.2nF
1
6
R5
4k7
LEDK
D1
1N4148
LED Current Sense R7
3R=32mA
MIC2289-24YML
R6
10k/1%
GND
GND
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R7
3R
GND
C12
0.22uF
GND
Figure 4-2 - VM800C43/VM800C50 (4.3”/5.0” Version)
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47k
47k
47k
47k
47k
R27
R28
R29
R30
3V3
R26
5V
R25
3V3
J5
R19
R20
R21
R22
R23
R24
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
33R
33R
33R
33R
33R
33R
SCK
MOSI
MISO
CS#
INT#
PD#
SCK
MOSI
MISO
CS#
INT#
PD#
C27 C28 C29 C30 C31 C32
6x10pF
GND
GND
XL2
To bypass 3.3V
regulator place jumper
Shunt 0.1" on pins J5-7 and J5-8.
VBUS
SW1
SS-1290AP
CN2
VBUS
DD+
ID
GND
1
2
3
4
5
5V
CN1
1
2
3
U7
AP1117E33G-13
Vin
Vout 2
3V3
GND
C24
19108
1
VBUS
0.1uF
GND
GND
GND
C25
C26
0.1uF
10uF
GND
GND
R18
USB Micro-B
0R
GND
Figure 4-3 – VM800C SPI Interface and IO
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AUD_3V3
AUDIO_L
AUDIO_L
R8
33R
5
U5
2
4 R9
R11
1k
C13
4.7nF
3
AUD_3V3
C17
R10
1k
OE
1
C16
1k
C14
4.7nF
AUDIO_L_out
0.47uF
C15
4.7nF
JP2
J2
AGND
SN74LVC1G125DBVR
0.1uF
AGND
AGND
AGND
AGND
R12
10k/1%
JP3
AUD_3V3
R13
AUDIO_SHDN#
AUDIO_SHDN#
R16
33R
1
2
ININ+
JP3-Audio Amp. Mute
Header 0.1"
20k/1%
U6
4
3
JP2-Audio Amp. Enabled
1
2
3
AGND
VDD
VO+
VOSHDN GND
BYPASS GND
SP1
6
5
8
7
9
SP+
SP-
J3
J4
1W/8Ohm
TPA6205A1
R15 20k/1%
R14
10k/1%
R17
47k
AGND
5V
3V3
XL1
Shunt 2.0mm
C18
0.47uF
AGND
C20
C19
0.22uF
AGND
1uF
AGND AGND
AUD_3V3
JP1
1
2
3
Jumper 2.0mm
FB1
600R/1A
FB2
C21
100uF
C22
0.1uF
C23
10nF
600R/1A
GND
AGND
Max peak current ~400mA for 8-ohm speaker
Figure 4-4 – VM800C Audio
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Hardware Setup Guide
5.1 Power Configuration
There are 5 methods of powering the VM800C board.
1) USB Power(5V) - Connect USB power through micro-USB cable to CN2
2) DC IN(5V) - Connect 5V to CN1
3) DC IN(3.3V) - Connect 3.3V to CN1 and short J5 pin 7 and 8
4) J5 Power(5V) - Connect 5V to J5 pin 7
5) *J5 Power(3.3V) - Connect 3.3V to J5 pin 7 and 8
*Warning: Applying 5 V accidently in this mode may cause permanent demage to the VM800C module.
The following table summarise how to power the VM800C board using the various methods.
Power Method
CN2
CN1
J5 Pin 7
J5 Pin 8
SW1
USB Power
5V
N/C
N/C
N/C
Short pin 2-3
DC IN(5V)
N/C
5V
N/C
N/C
Short pin 1-2
DC IN(3.3V)
N/C
3.3V
J5 Power(5V)
N/C
N/C
J5 Power (3.3V)
N/C
N/C
SHORT
5V
Short pin 1-2
N/C
3.3V
Any Position
Any Position
Table 5-1 Board power configuration
5.2 MPSSE Setup
To give a quick start with the VM800C development board, a Windows based Sample Application and
demo applications are provided for users to experiment and experience the FT800 in the VM800C
system. The following paragraphs provide a short description for development procedures.
MPSSE is a “multi purpose synchronous serial engine” interface available in some FTDI device (e.g.
FT2232D, FT232H, FT2232H anf FT4232H). This engine allows users to bridge from a USB port on a PC to
an I2C or SPI interface. Sample code is available for driving the FT800 over this interface with a FT232H
device that has been integrated into a cable. This device is available in the VA800A-SPI board, or
C232HM-EDHSL-0(5V) cable or C232HM-DDHSL-0(3.3V) cable.
VA800A-SPI is a MPSSE module accessory which can connect to the VM800C modules directly. Detailed
information of VA800A-SPI can be found at:
http://www.ftdichip.com/VM800B.htm.
More information about MPSSE cables may be found at:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/Cables/DS_C232HM_MPSSE_CABLE.pdf.
In this section it is assumed the 5V version of the MPSSE cable (FTDI part no C232HM-EDHSL-0) is used.
In case a 3.3V version of the MPSSE cable (FTDI part no C232HM-DDHSL-0) is available, the setup is
similar except for the power pin connection. Refer to table 5-1 for board power configuration.
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Figure 5-1 – VM800C connects to PC via VA800A-SPI or MPSSE cable.
Hardware Setup VA800A-SPI

Solder a 10 position single row pin header to J5 footprint of the VM800C board

Connect VA800A-SPI to the VM800C module in the correct orientation.

Connect USB cable (e.g. FTDI accessory VA-FC-1M-BKW or VA-FC-1M-BLW) from the VA800ASPI to the PC USB host port.

VA800A-SPI will supply power to VM800C after MPSSE driver is properly loaded and the USB host
completed USB device configuration.
Hardware Setup MPSSE Cable

Solder a 10 position single row pin header to J5 footprint of the VM800C board

Configure JP1 to either 3.3V or 5V
o
Power Audio Amp by 3.3V : JP1 pin1 and pin 2 close
o
Power Audio Amp by 5V : JP1 pin2 and pin 3 close (5V board supply must be provided)

Connect MPSSE leads to VM800C board’s J5( SPI interface) in accordance with Table 5-2

Plug MPSSE cable to PC USB port
Software Setup

Download PC Base MPSSE software. MPSSE cable and driver information can be found at
http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/Cables/USBMPSSE.htm.

Launch the Sample Application based on MPSSE from PC

For more information on utilizing the VM800C development system with the MPSSE cable and
Sample Application, refer to AN_245.
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can be found
The FT800 Programming Guide describes the programming code and formats used by the FT800. The
Sample Application is a well-formatted, and documented program that illustrates the Programming Guide,
and provides numerous design examples and reference code demonstrations.
J5 Pin number
J5 Signal
MPSSE pin number
MPSSE Signal
MPSSE Lead Color
1
SCK
2
SK
ORANGE
2
MOSI
3
DO
YELLOW
3
MISO
4
DI
GREEN
4
CS#
5
CS
BROWN
5
INT#
7
GPIOL1
PURPLE
6
PD#
9
GPIOL3
BLUE
7
5V
1
VCC
RED
8
3.3V
-
-
-
9
GND
10
GND
Black
10
GND
-
-
-
Table 5-2 – MPSSE cable (C232HM-EDHSL-0) connection
5.3 Arduino® Setup
Sample codes and demo applications are provided to users who want to connect VM800C to a MCU. FTDI
provides sample source code, Sample Application notes (AN_246) and a ready to run demo based on
Arduino® platform. Further documentation associated with the VM800C development system and design
flow can be found at http://www.ftdichip.com/VM800C.htm.
Applicaton note, AN_246, provides a reference guide for utilizing the VM800C development systems with
the Sample Application software and Arduino Pro platform.
The FT800 Programming Guide describes the programming code and formats used by the FT800. The
Sample Application is a well-formatted, and documented program that illustrates the Programming Guide,
and provides numerous design examples and reference code demonstrations.
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6.1 VM800C35A - 3.5” Dimensions
Figure 6-1 – VM800C35A PCB dimensions
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Figure 6-3 – VM800C43A PCB dimensions
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Figure 6-4 – VM800C43A Display dimensions.
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Figure 6-5 – VM800C50A PCB dimensions.
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Specifications
7.1 Optical Specification
Table 7-1 - 3.5” TFT Optical specification
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Appendix A - References
For module documentations, please refer to URL below:
www.ftdichip.com/VM800C.htm
FT800 datasheet: DS_FT800_Embedded_Video_Engine
FT800 software programming guide: FT800_Programmer_Guide
FT800 sample application notes:
AN_245_VM800CB_SampleAPP_PC_Introduction
AN_246_VM800CB_SampleAPP_Arduino_Introduction
C232HM-DDHSL-0 datasheet:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/Cables/DS_C232HM_MPSSE_CABLE.pdf
D2xx Programmers Guide:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/ProgramGuides/D2XX_Programmer's_Guide(FT_000071).p
df
AN_108: Command Processor for MPSSE and MCU Host Bus Emulation Modes
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/AppNotes/AN_108_Command_Processor_for_MPSSE_and_
MCU_Host_Bus_Emulation_Modes.pdf
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Appendix B - List of Figures and Tables
List of Figures
Figure 3-1 – VM800C board profile 3.5” display version ............................................................................. 4
Figure 3-2 - VM800C board profile 4.3”/5” display version ......................................................................... 4
Figure 3-3 - VM800C module top view, 3.5 inch display version ................................................................ 6
Figure 4-1 - VM800C35 ( 3.5” Version) ......................................................................................................... 10
Figure 4-2 - VM800C43/VM800C50 (4.3”/5.0” Version) ............................................................................... 11
Figure 4-3 – VM800C SPI Interface and IO .................................................................................................. 12
Figure 4-4 – VM800C Audio .......................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 5-1 – VM800C connects to PC via VA800A-SPI or MPSSE cable. ................................................. 15
Figure 6-1 – VM800C35A PCB dimensions ................................................................................................. 17
Figure 6-2 – VM800C35A Display dimensions ............................................................................................ 18
Figure 6-3 – VM800C43A PCB dimensions ................................................................................................. 19
Figure 6-4 – VM800C43A Display dimensions. ........................................................................................... 20
Figure 6-5 – VM800C50A PCB dimensions. ................................................................................................ 21
Figure 6-6 – VM800C50A Display dimensions ............................................................................................ 22
List of Tables
Table 2-1 – Ordering information ................................................................................................................... 2
Table 3-1 LED backlight drive OVP and current ........................................................................................... 5
Table 3-2 – CN1 Pinout .................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 3-3 – CN2 Pinout .................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 3-4 – J1 Pinout ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Table 3-5 – J2 Pin Options .............................................................................................................................. 8
Table 3-6 – J5 Pinout ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Table 3-7 – JP1 Pin options ............................................................................................................................ 9
Table 3-8 – JP1 Pin options ............................................................................................................................ 9
Table 5-1 Board power configuration .......................................................................................................... 14
Table 5-2 – MPSSE cable (C232HM-EDHSL-0) connection........................................................................ 16
Table 6-1 - 3.5” TFT Optical specification ................................................................................................... 23
Table 6-2 - 4.3” TFT Optiocal Specification................................................................................................. 24
Table 6-3 - 5” TFT Optiocal Specification .................................................................................................... 25
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