Low-Cost TFT Instrument Cluster with Telematics

This design fully meets customer requirements for an instrument cluster with telematics. It includes connectivity, tell-tale indicators, Wi-Fi mirroring of a mobile screen, Bluetooth^® Low Energy (LE) connection, and brightness control for a TFT and camera image display.

System Benefits:

• Provides a cost-effective, compact, and simple design for real-world vehicle instrument clusters, delivering graphics and connectivity.
• Includes sample application software to jumpstart development. The sample firmware, written in Bare Metal C code, eliminates the need for Linux or Android OS expertise.
• Offers ready-to-use connectivity options on the reference board, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, Ethernet, GPS, and GSM-4G.
• Features independent dual-port CAN, enabling connection with other ECUs on the vehicle bus and providing a separate interface for a diagnostic port.
• Replaces the expensive SerDes camera interface with an HD Link, allowing connection to a low-cost analog camera via a Single Twisted Pair (UTP/STP) connection while maintaining video quality.
• Supports a smartphone-like user interface using popular tools such as Qt and Candera.