gen4-FT81x Series
4D Systems' gen4-FT81x Series are compact, intelligent display modules designed in the sleek gen4 form factor and based on Bridgetek's FT812 and FT813 graphics processors. These modules integrate high-resolution TFT LCD displays with resistive or capacitive touch options, all within a slim, robust design ideal for space-constrained projects.
The gen4-FT81x Series streamlines the development of interactive graphical user interfaces. It supports resolutions up to 800x480 pixels and features a simple SPI interface to a host microcontroller. It is ideal for industrial, medical, and consumer applications requiring sophisticated visuals and touch functionality.
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gen4-FT81x Series Display Modules
Multiple Display Sizes
The gen4-FT81x Series offers a range of display sizes to meet diverse application needs, from 4.3 inches up to 7.0 inches. These modules feature TFT LCDs with available resolutions of 480×272 and 800×480 pixels, delivering sharp visuals and vibrant colours. On request, displays can be provided with wide viewing angles and high-luminosity backlights, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions.
This flexibility allows developers to select the most suitable display size and features for their projects, making the gen4-FT81x Series ideal for industrial, medical, and consumer applications requiring interactive and visually appealing interfaces.
Touch Panel Options
The gen4-FT81x Series offers flexible touch panel options to suit various application needs. Models using the FT812 processor support resistive touch screens for single-touch input, while those with the FT813 processor cater to capacitive touch screens, providing multi-touch capabilities. Additionally, for capacitive touch models, a cover lens bezel is available, enhancing durability and providing a sleek finish.
This flexibility allows developers to choose the ideal touch interface and design aesthetic for their projects, simplifying the creation of intuitive and responsive user interfaces in embedded systems.
Unmistakably gen4
The gen4-FT81x Series boasts the popular and well-designed gen4 smart display form factor. Its sleek, compact design enhances integration into various projects while offering robust functionality. Recognised for its versatile, high-quality displays, the gen4 series is one of the most sought-after solutions in the market.
The innovative design includes easy mounting options, a slim profile for space-constrained applications, and a uniform connector interface—simplifying integration and reducing development time while delivering unmatched performance.
Bridgetek FT812 and FT813 processors
The Bridgetek FT812 and FT813 are advanced graphics processors featuring the second generation of Embedded Video Engine (EVE) technology. The FT812 supports resistive touch screens, while the FT813 is designed for capacitive touch with multi-touch capability. Both processors offer high-resolution graphics of up to 800×600 pixels, integrated touch control, audio playback, and utilize a simple SPI interface.
They simplify the development of interactive displays in embedded systems, making them ideal for applications requiring sophisticated graphics and touch functionality.
The gen4-FT81x Series offers a range of display sizes to meet diverse application needs, from 4.3 inches up to 7.0 inches. These modules feature TFT LCDs with available resolutions of 480×272 and 800×480 pixels, delivering sharp visuals and vibrant colours. On request, displays can be provided with wide viewing angles and high-luminosity backlights, enhancing visibility in various lighting conditions.
This flexibility allows developers to select the most suitable display size and features for their projects, making the gen4-FT81x Series ideal for industrial, medical, and consumer applications requiring interactive and visually appealing interfaces.
The gen4-FT81x Series offers flexible touch panel options to suit various application needs. Models using the FT812 processor support resistive touch screens for single-touch input, while those with the FT813 processor cater to capacitive touch screens, providing multi-touch capabilities. Additionally, for capacitive touch models, a cover lens bezel is available, enhancing durability and providing a sleek finish.
This flexibility allows developers to choose the ideal touch interface and design aesthetic for their projects, simplifying the creation of intuitive and responsive user interfaces in embedded systems.
The gen4-FT81x Series boasts the popular and well-designed gen4 smart display form factor. Its sleek, compact design enhances integration into various projects while offering robust functionality. Recognised for its versatile, high-quality displays, the gen4 series is one of the most sought-after solutions in the market.
The innovative design includes easy mounting options, a slim profile for space-constrained applications, and a uniform connector interface—simplifying integration and reducing development time while delivering unmatched performance.
The Bridgetek FT812 and FT813 are advanced graphics processors featuring the second generation of Embedded Video Engine (EVE) technology. The FT812 supports resistive touch screens, while the FT813 is designed for capacitive touch with multi-touch capability. Both processors offer high-resolution graphics of up to 800×600 pixels, integrated touch control, audio playback, and utilize a simple SPI interface.
They simplify the development of interactive displays in embedded systems, making them ideal for applications requiring sophisticated graphics and touch functionality.
Available Models
gen4-FT81x Accessories
The gen4 Interface Board (gen4-IB) provides a simple, reliable connection between gen4 Intelligent Display Modules and external programming or host interfaces.
It converts the 30-way FFC into five essential signals for programming and communication, supporting uUSB-PA5, uUSB-PA5-II, and 4D Programming Cable.
GEN4-IB
The gen4-Breakout Board offers direct access to all 30 signals from 4D gen4 and pixxiLCD modules via convenient through-hole pads.
Featuring a 30-way top-contact FFC connector, it simplifies development, prototyping, and integration by eliminating conflicts with USB interfaces. Compatible with all 30-way FFC modules, it enables flexible, breadboard-friendly connections without requiring direct management of the FPC.
gen4-Breakout
30-pin Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) with 0.5mm pitch (opposite way), available in length variable from 22mm to 200mm.Compatible with a standard 30-pin, 0.5mm pitch, 0.3mm thick FFC connector.
This cable on one end has contacts on the top of the cable, and the other end has contacts at the bottom of the cable.The 4D-FFC- cables are ideal for connecting all the 4D Systems displays to any host board.
Flexible Flat Cables
These plastic bezels are designed to provide a sleek and secure mounting solution for uLCD and gen4-uLCD intelligent display modules.
Available for a variety of display sizes and types, they facilitate easy panel mounting without the need for additional washers or complex drilling.
Display Bezels
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers about our display modules, embedded integration, customization capabilities, and system compatibility.
How do I choose the right display module for my project?
Start by identifying the demands of your product environment: required screen size, touch capability, operating conditions and UI complexity. Our consistent form-factor families allow you to select a module that fits your constraints today and upgrade performance later without redesigning your enclosure or PCB. Our documentation hub provides comparison tables to assist selection.
What is the difference between a smart display and a host-driven display?
Smart displays include an onboard processor that handles graphics, widgets, UI logic and drawing commands internally. This reduces load on your host MCU, simplifies code and often shortens development time dramatically. Host-driven modules require the host MCU to manage everything, which may be appropriate for minimal UIs but introduces more integration work.
Can I upgrade processors without changing my enclosure or PCB?
Yes. Our architecture is deliberately designed around footprint consistency. Most display families maintain identical mechanical and electrical footprints across multiple processor types, enabling generation-to-generation performance improvements without mechanical redesign.
Do you offer non-touch and touch options?
Yes. Many display families provide variants for non-touch, resistive-touch and capacitive-touch configurations. Capacitive-touch variants are recommended for modern, responsive UI experiences.