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gen4-uLCD-28DT

gen4-uLCD-28DT

MPN: GEN4-ULCD-28DT
4D Systems Pty Ltd
Resistive Graphic LCD Display Module Transmissive Red, Green, Blue (RGB) TFT - Color I2C, SPI, TTL 2.8" (71.12mm) 240 x 320
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Overview

The gen4-uLCD-28DT is a 2.8-inch intelligent TFT display module featuring a 240 x 320 pixel resolution and a resistive touch screen. Powered by the DIABLO16 processor, this module functions as a standalone graphics controller that offloads complex GUI tasks from the host microcontroller via UART, I2C, or SPI interfaces.

Why Choose This Part

The module includes a dedicated DIABLO16 graphics processor which simplifies complex UI development and reduces host CPU overhead. Its 30-pin FFC connection provides access to multiple GPIOs and serial interfaces while maintaining a slim profile for compact mechanical designs.

Applications

Industrial HMI
Developing rugged control panels that require resistive touch input for operation with gloves or in environments with electrical noise.
Embedded GUI Systems
Offloading graphic rendering tasks from resource-constrained 8-bit or 16-bit microcontrollers to a dedicated display processor.
Data Logging Displays
Creating real-time visual dashboards for sensor data in industrial or scientific instrumentation using the integrated microSD slot for storage.

Key Specifications

Backlight LED - White
Interface I2C, SPI, TTL
Dot Pixels 240 x 320
Touchscreen Resistive
Display Mode Transmissive
Display Type TFT - Color
Viewing Area 43.20mm W x 57.60mm H
Graphics Color Red, Green, Blue (RGB)
Diagonal Screen Size 2.8" (71.12mm)

Getting Started

Development is primarily done using the Workshop4 IDE, which supports multiple environments from drag-and-drop visual programming to low-level 4DGL coding. Connection to a PC for programming requires a 4D Programming Cable or the gen4-PA adapter to interface with the 30-pin FFC.