FTDI’s FT801 is an accessible LCD graphic controller targeted for embedded applications to produce high-quality Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). This Embedded Video Engine (EVE) with widget support can offload the system MPU and deliver a range of graphic features. It’s functionality includes graphic controller, audio processing, and capacitive touch controller interface which are supported by WQVGA (480x272) and QVGA (320x240) displays. The FT801 calculates for 8-bit colour even with pins for 6-bit (RGB-6,6,6); thus improving the half tone appearance.

Support capacitive touch screen with up to 5 touches detection
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
Display enable control output to LCD panel
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 I2C 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 extended operating temperature range
Available in a compact Pb-free, VQFN-48, 7mm X 7mm X 0.9mm package, RoHS compliant