EXTMUSB3FT Matrix Orbital, EXTMUSB3FT Datasheet
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GTT480272A Hardware Manual Revision 1.4 PCB Revision: 1.4 or Higher Firmware Revision: 1.0 or Higher ...
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Revision History Revision Date 1.4 March 10 , 2011 th 1.3 August 24 , 2010 th 1.2 July 28 , 2010 th 1.1 July 22 , 2010 nd 1.0 June 23 , 2010 rd 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 Description Restricted ...
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Contents 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Quick Connect Guide ............................................................................................................................ 2 2.1 Available Headers ......................................................................................................................... 2 2.2 Standard Module .......................................................................................................................... 3 2.2.1 Recommended Parts ............................................................................................................. 3 2.2.2 Serial Connections ................................................................................................................. 3 2 2.2 Connections ..................................................................................................................... 4 2.3 USB ...
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... Power Consumption .................................................................................................................... 13 6.5 ESD Performance ......................................................................................................................... 13 6.6 Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................. 13 6.6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ................................................................................................ 13 6.6.2 Communication Characteristics .......................................................................................... 14 6.7 Defect Criteria ............................................................................................................................. 14 6.7.1 Display Specifications .......................................................................................................... 14 6.7.2 Appearance Specifications .................................................................................................. 14 6.8 Dimensional Drawing .................................................................................................................. 15 7 Ordering .............................................................................................................................................. 16 7.1 Part Numbering Scheme ............................................................................................................. 16 7.2 Options ........................................................................................................................................ 16 7.3 Accessories .................................................................................................................................. 16 8 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................... 17 9 Contact ................................................................................................................................................ 17 ...
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... Introduction The Matrix Orbital GTT480272A is a full colour TFT display with an integrated touch screen crafted to become a crisp, controllable canvas for creativity. Utilizing an extended version of our widely used command protocol and industry standard communication protocols, the customizable GTT480272A will quickly become the gorgeous face of your application. ...
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... Figure 2: GTT480272A Header Locations Table 1: List of Available Headers Mate ESCCPC5V/EBBC EXTMUSB3FT/ INTMUSB3FT None Offered None Offered JMPR Micro SD Card EXTMUSB3FT/ INTMUSB3FT 16-30 AWG Wire Population Standard Model Only USB Model Only Contact Sales to Request Contact Sales to Request All Models All Models ...
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Standard Module The standard version of the GTT480272A allows for user configuration of two common communication protocols. First, the unit can communicate using flow controlled serial protocol at either RS323 or TTL voltage levels. Second, it can communicate using ...
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I C Connections A more advanced connection to the GTT480272A is provided by the I connection directly to your project which is best accomplished using a breadboard and the Extended Breadboard Cable. Power must be supplied from your ...
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... It will connect to the miniB style header on the unit and provide a connection to a regular A style USB connector, commonly found on a PC. Figure 5: Mini-B USB Cable (EXTMUSB3FT) 2.3.2 USB Connections The USB connection is the quickest, easiest solution for PC development. After driver installation, the GTT480272A-USB will be accessible through a virtual serial port, providing the same result as a serial setup without the cable hassle ...
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RS422 Module The GTT480272A-422 provides an industrial alternative to the standard RS232 communication protocol. Rather than single receive and transmit lines, the RS422 model uses a differential pair for each receive and transmit signals to reduce degradation and increase ...
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... GTT to ensure your command list executes exactly as it was envisioned. 3.2 Application Notes Full demonstration programs and code are available for Matrix Orbital displays from Matrix Orbital Application Note section at www.matrixorbital.ca/appnotes. These programs are meant to showcase the capability of the display and are not intended to be integrated into a final design. For additional information regarding code, please read the “ ...
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... Jumpers. Pins five and six are used for serial transmission hardware flow control, and ignored for I²C communications. Please note that unlike older Matrix Orbital displays, hardware flow control is mandatory for serial communications in RS232 or TTL modes. The Molex 22-04-1061 style header used can be mated to a number of connectors ...
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USB Model 4.2.1 Mini USB Communication Connector Figure 8: Mini USB Connector The GTT480272A-USB comes with a familiar Mini-B USB connector to fulfill both communication and power needs. The GTT480272A-USB can be connected to virtually any other USB host ...
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... Field Upgrade After release, Matrix Orbital may publish updates to the GTT code base or functionality that can be easily applied to the unit in the field. While in Mass Storage Mode replace all of the files in the GTT upgrade folder with the latest package available from www.matrixorbital.ca/software/GTT/. Then, cycle power to the unit, wait for the upgrade to complete, and allow the screen to reboot. Finally, replace the GTT in your application and enjoy the new additions to the display you’ ...
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... Troubleshooting 5.1 Power In order for your Matrix Orbital display to function correctly, it must be supplied with the appropriate power. If the power LED near the top right corner of the board is not illuminated, power is not applied correctly. Try the tips below. First, check the power cable which you are using for continuity. If you don't have an ohm meter, try using a different power cable, if this does not help try a different power supply. ...
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Factory Defaults If the settings of your display become altered in a way that dramatically impacts usability, the default settings can be temporarily restored simply by removing the AUTOEXEC file in the memory card’s root directory. This will reset ...
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Appendix 6.1 Optical Characteristics Table 6: Optical Characteristics Module Size 133.00 x 78.0 x 21.7 mm Viewing Area 97.60 x 56.40 Pixel Arrangement RGB vertical Stripe Pixel Size 0.066 x 0.198 Pixel Pitch 0.198 x 0.198 Luminance Viewing Angle ...
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Communication Characteristics Table 13: RS232 Interface Characteristics Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Input Threshold Low 0.6 1.2 Input Threshold High Output Voltage Swing ±5.0 ±5.4 Input Resistance Output Resistance 300 10M Output Short Circuit Current - 2 Table 16: ...
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Dimensional Drawing 15 Figure 11: GTT480272A Dimensional Drawing ...
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... Part Numbering Scheme 7.2 Options # Designator 1 Product Type 2 Display Size 3 Display Form Factor 4 Voltage 5 Protocol 7.3 Accessories EXTMUSB3FT INTMUSB3FT ESCCPC5V EBBC Table 20: Part Numbering Scheme GTT 480272 A -USB Table 21: Display Options Options GTT: TFT Display with Touchscreen Input 480272: 480 pixel columns by 272 rows ...
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Definitions 9-Slice: Graphic format used to scale bitmaps, usually rectangular, without distorting their geometry. Nine regions define the object center, four corners, and four sides for accurate up or down scaling. ASCII: American standard code for information interchange used ...