TFT LCD display series designed specifically for use with the BeagleBone Black

4D Systems has announced the launch of the gen4 CAPE series of TFT LCD display capes designed specifically for use with the BeagleBone Black single board computer. The series comprises 4.3”, 5” and 7” models, each equipped with a 30-pin robust FPC cable that plugs into the supplied adapter board. No additional connectors are required to operate the display since all power, control and data signals come through the FPC. Use of an adapter board, the cape that plugs directly into the BeagleBone Black, permits ease of using different display sizes to suit the application. In addition, each device has the choice of either resistive or capacitive touch options. The resistive touch function uses an on-board Microchip AR1021 resistive touch controller that communicates directly with the BeagleBone Black over I²C in place of traditional LCD capes which utilise the analog inputs that are rather susceptible to external EMI. The capacitive touch models incorporate a cover lens bezel that enables the construction of a robust yet slim design with ease, utilizing Focaltec CTP controller that communicates over I²C.