Witztronics/WT02LVDS

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Descriptions
Designed to be the highest performance, most flexible LVDS cape available.

The WT02LVDS supports full 24-bit LVDS video for the best color depth the BBB can produce.

Not only can the WT02LVDS output 24-bit LVDS, but the output supports both single or dual LVDS output. Supports most of the LVDS LCDs on the market.

Features:
Features: + dual LVDS output is at 1/2 the clock input frequency
 * Full 24-bit video support
 * selectable Single or Dual LVDS output+
 * selectable LVDS clock edge
 * selectable LVDS bit mapping
 * Common Hirose 40-pin LVDS connection
 * EEprom support with write protection
 * 3.3V LCD output for RL/UD control++
 * 3.3V LCD output for LVDS select++
 * Single common 12V input (5V generated for BBB)
 * LED driver support for LCD backlight (for use when not included on LCD)
 * 12V output support for LCD backlight (for use when led driver included on LCD)

++ dependent on LCD panel. Not all LCDs support this feature

Website
Please visit our Website for additional information.

Revision A1
Initial release of Witztronics WT02LVDS Cape

Software Support
Due to the use of 24-bit video, software must run off sD card.
 * The Witztronics WT02LVDS Cape revision A1 is supported by a custom Angstrom release (24-bit video support).
 * The Witztronics WT02LVDS Cape revision A1 will be supported by Debian soon.

Required:

 * Witztronics WT02LVDS Cape
 * BeagleBone Black (with supported software on SD card)
 * 12V DC power supply
 * 40-pin LVDS cable
 * compatible LCD

Specifications
Followings are some specifications of the Witztronics WTLCD050YR Cape:

Signal Usage
The Witztronics WTLCD050YR Cape uses 37 signals:
 * GPIO1_16
 * GPIO1_17
 * GPIO1_19
 * I2C2_SCL
 * I2C2_SDA
 * GPIO0_15
 * GPIO3_16
 * GPIO0_31
 * GPIO1_18
 * LCD_VSYNC
 * LCD_HSYNC
 * LCD_PCLK
 * LCD_EN
 * LCD_DATA[0..23]

In addition to:
 * VDD_3V3EXP
 * SYS_5V
 * DGND

Where to purchase

 * Witztronics.com

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