7.0 40-pin TFT Display - 800x480 without Touchscreen
This 7.0" TFT display packs 800×480 pixels with an LED backlight and 24-bit colour capability via its 40-pin connector (8 red, 8 green, 8 blue parallel pins). It's ideal for projects requiring a large display area for graphics, menus, or data visualisation.
This is a raw pixel-dot-clock display without a built-in SPI/parallel controller or frame buffer. It requires constant refresh at 60 Hz with pixel clock, VSync, and HSync signals, making a dedicated driver board essential for most microcontroller projects.
Key Features
- 800×480 Resolution – High pixel density for detailed graphics and user interfaces
- 24-Bit Colour – Full RGB colour via 40-pin parallel interface
- LED Backlight – Requires 125–150 mA constant-current boost converter (up to 9V)
- 40-Pin Connector – Standard pinout found in consumer electronics displays
- No Touchscreen – Display-only version at a lower price point
Driver Board Compatibility
- RA8875 Driver Board – Handles video RAM and timing for use with Arduino and other microcontrollers
- TFP401 Driver Board – Provides HDMI/DVI input decoding to 40-pin TTL output
- Native RGB TTL – Compatible with high-end processors like BeagleBone that support RGB TTL displays natively
Note: This display requires a dedicated driver board for most microcontroller setups. It cannot be driven directly by standard Arduino or similar low-speed microcontrollers without an RA8875 or TFP401 driver.
Also Available
Ideal For
- Embedded display panels and dashboards
- Portable media players and GPS displays
- Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone projects requiring large displays
- Digital signage and information screens
Package Contents
- 1× 7.0" TFT Display 800×480 without Touchscreen
The 7.0 40-pin TFT Display - 800x480 without Touchscreen appears in the following collections:
SKU AF-2353
by Adafruit
