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Embedded display engineering, end to end
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Field-Proven
Global deployments in demanding environments
Production-ready
Low-risk interfaces built to work the first time
Display Size
4.3 / 109.22 mm
Resolution
480 × 272 pixels
Brightness
~500 cd/m²
LCD Touch Type
Resistive Touch
4DCAPE-43
4.3", 480x272 pixel Display Cape for the BeagleBone Black. Includes 7 push buttons and connects directly on top of the BeagleBone Black.
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4.3″ Display Cape for the BeagleBone Black
The 4DCAPE-43 is specifically designed for the Beagle Bone Black (BBB), which provides a 4.3″ display for the BBB for direct user interaction and information display. Available in both touch (4DCAPE-43T) and non-touch (4DCAPE-43), the CAPE conveniently features a 4.3″ TFT LCD 480×272 resolution display and seven push buttons.
The Beagle Bone Black connects directly to the back of the 4DCAPE-43, and provides everything the CAPE requires such as power and display signals. It also includes 4 mounting holes for easy panel/enclosure mounting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS
Please contact Sales for Questions/Concerns
Please refer to our gen4 range for alternate products
Product Availability Statement
Information about the display module
- 4.3″ TFT LCD Display, 480×272 Resolution
- 7 push buttons, including LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN, ENTER, RESET and POWER
- 2 LEDs, one to indicate Power and one for User, which could be configured as required
- Fully compatible with existing drivers already written for the Beagle Bone.
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Comes in 2 versions:
- 4DCAPE-43 (Non Touch version)
- 4DCAPE-43T (Resistive Touch version)
- 3.5mm mounting holes, enabling standard M3 screws/bolts to fasten the display to an enclosure, panel or an alternative mounting solution
- Powered directly from the Beagle Bone Black, no additional power required
The 4DCAPE-43 includes the following items:
- DCAPE-43 Display Module
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.