Intelligent TFT evaluation platform enables easy and rapid integration of displays into a product

Anders Electronics has announced the introduction of the “Spider TFT Evaluation platform”, which comprises pre-configured intelligent connector boards that will enable engineers to quickly evaluate Anders’ TFT LCDs. The Spider platform when connected to an embedded system, will lead to a significant reduction in integration effort, shorter time to market and provide a better experience for engineers during the early stages of product development and prototyping. It can also be used to compare the display characteristics of different production batches.

The intelligent platform provides configurable signal routing with test points brought out to a board-edge connector, saving laborious and error-prone manual wiring and allowing easy verification of important signals. There are also special operating modes to assist development and fault finding. On-board connectors include a 5V DC power input, a 40-way connector supporting touchscreen connection and MCU programming, and a USB port for communication with a host PC. There are also user-configurable I/Os for development and expansion.

The Spider platform has been optimised to interface with the Anders range of embedded systems from Compulab, through a standard 40-way 0.1” dual row or a 30-way 1mm FPC connector. Any alternative embedded system can be easily interfaced though re-programming of the on-board CPLD and use of the 40-way 0.1” pitch dual row pin header.

The Spider platform has intelligence to initialise TFT displays that require initialisation via an SPI interface, using pre-configured values. It also enables engineers to set and adjust power-up and power-down sequencing and adjust brightness settings using a single command via the PC. Diagnostic capabilities include enabling or disabling individual signals to replicate fault conditions, as well as controls to reset the system to known working values.

The Spider platform is fully supported with comprehensive technical documentation and assistance from Anders application engineers during the product integration process.

About Anders Electronics
Since 1952, Anders Electronics has been helping people interact with technology by streamlining the display interface and optimising the user-machine experience. A leading global supplier of display, embedded computing and meter solutions, Anders Electronics also provides world-class design, development, integration, manufacturing and supply chain management.

With over 55 years of experience exceeding the expectations of blue chip customers across a wide range of sectors, unparalleled technological expertise, and an ingrained "people first" service orientation - Anders Electronics offers our European OEM clients a single, dedicated source for all their display needs. A global sales and engineering infrastructure in Europe, North America, and the Middle East, coupled with a fulfilment and logistics presence in the Far East, ensure that Anders is available when our clients need us – in their language and time zone.

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