Android and Linux-based smart TFT displays simplify embedded development

Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced a new range of Android and Linux-based smart displays from a leading supplier of advanced display solutions, DWIN. The innovative display modules have been developed to aid and assist embedded system development and provide engineers with easy-to-use tools to produce user-friendly, interactive GUIs for industrial, security, healthcare and retail applications.

The DWIN smart TFT display range is based on robust Android and Linux platforms, delivering flexibility and scalability for various applications. The display modules combine IPS TFT LCD displays, built-in PCap touchscreens and integrated Rockchip processors, which offer vibrant, colourful display images and a fast, responsive user experience.

These display modules offer a wide range of scalable screen sizes, including compact 5" modules for portable, mobile devices through to 15.6" large format displays for industrial process control panels and signage applications. A wide range of display resolutions are supported from 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA) up to 1920 x 1080 pixels (FHD).

Supporting cross-platform development, design engineers can select between Android or Linux for system development. For application-rich environments, Android-based displays allow developers to use familiar programming environments such as Android Studio to build custom applications. Linux can be employed for lightweight, secure applications where designers can access open-source Linux software development kits to produce tailored applications.

A PC-based, customisable development environment, DWIN DGUS, enables rapid user interface design without extensive coding. This development system provides a drag-and-drop interface that allows designers of all skill levels to create GUIs with minimal coding.

Justin Coleman, display business manager, RDS, said: "The new DWIN Android and Linux-based smart displays allow developers to bring their ideas to life quickly and efficiently with an easy-to-use intelligent displays solution featuring user-friendly programming capabilities. The highly versatile, smart TFT displays are ideal for design engineers seeking to bring products to market in a timely and efficient manner."

For industrial process control, smart systems, med-tech devices, retail signage and many more, the display modules can allow design engineers to create and develop graphics-based interactive systems. Dedicated customer support from the company, combined with extensive documentation and example projects, enables the design and integration into a wide range of applications.