SPIDER Automation STMicroelectronics 2.2″ TFT Display Expansion Board | 64Mbit Flash & Joystick | For STM32 Nucleo-144
Description
SPIDER Automation STMicroelectronics 2.2″ TFT Display Expansion Board provides developers, engineers, and embedded designers with an out-of-the-box graphical user interface (GUI) solution for the STM32 Nucleo-144 development ecosystem. By mounting directly onto compatible Nucleo boards using high-density Zio connectors, this expansion shield instantly equips your microcontroller with a visual display and user input controls.
The module centers around a 2.2-inch QVGA TFT color display driven by a fast 8-bit parallel interface. To overcome microcontroller RAM limitations when rendering graphics, the board integrates 64 Mbits of Q-SPI NOR Flash memory, giving developers ample non-volatile space to store graphic assets, splash screens, icons, and font libraries. Combined with an onboard physical joystick for effortless menu navigation, the expansion board streamlines the development of compact industrial panels, test instruments, and smart consumer devices.
Key Features
- 2.2-Inch TFT Color LCD: High-clarity QVGA display utilizing an 8-bit parallel interface for high-speed frame rendering.
- 64-Mbit Q-SPI NOR Flash: Dedicated high-speed non-volatile memory for storing extensive graphic elements, UI themes, and text strings.
- Tactile Navigation Joystick: Integrated multi-way joystick providing physical user control for menu selection and screen navigation.
- Zio Connector Architecture: Designed specifically to interface cleanly with the extended pin layout of STM32 Nucleo-144 development boards.
- Wide Nucleo-144 Support: Fully compatible with popular microcontrollers including NUCLEO-F412ZG, NUCLEO-F746ZG, NUCLEO-H743ZI, NUCLEO-U575ZI-Q, and many L-series and G-series variants.
Benefits
- Instant HMI Prototyping: Adds professional visual feedback and user controls to microcontroller projects without custom wiring or breadboarding.
- Offloads MCU Resources: Onboard Q-SPI flash frees up internal microcontroller flash memory by storing heavy graphical assets externally.
- Plug-and-Play Stacking: Direct Zio header connection ensures rigid mechanical mounting and reliable signal integrity.
- Interactive Menu Control: Built-in joystick enables fully functional standalone user interfaces right out of the box.
- Broad Ecosystem Compatibility: Supports a massive selection of high-performance ARM Cortex-M Nucleo-144 development boards.
Applications
- Industrial Control Panels: Compact operator interfaces for machinery, automation gateways, and monitoring equipment.
- Portable Test & Measurement Instruments: Handheld multimeters, diagnostic tools, and signal generators featuring live screen readouts.
- Smart Home & Building Automation: Thermostat displays, lighting controllers, and security system status panels.
- Medical & Laboratory Devices: Small footprint desktop monitors and analytical instrument user interfaces.
- Embedded Systems Education & R&D: Advanced learning platform for mastering GUI design, frame buffers, and parallel display drivers on STM32 microcontrollers.
Package Includes
- 1 x STMicroelectronics Display Expansion Board with 2.2″ TFT LCD, 64Mbit Flash & Joystick (For STM32 Nucleo-144 Boards)
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / STMicroelectronics Nucleo Expansion Series |
| Item Type | TFT Display & GUI Expansion Board |
| Model Order Code / SKU | STM32 Nucleo-144 Display Shield / SKU-SPIDER-X-NUCLEO-TFT22 |
| Silicon Manufacturer | STMicroelectronics |
| Display Size & Type | 2.2-Inch QVGA TFT Colour LCD (8-Bit Parallel Interface) |
| Onboard Graphic Memory | 64-Mbit Q-SPI NOR Flash Memory for Images & Fonts |
| User Input Control | Integrated Multi-Directional Navigation Joystick |
| Hardware Connectivity | Zio Connectors (Optimized for STM32 Nucleo-144 Boards) |
| Compatible Nucleo-144 Boards | NUCLEO-F412ZG, F413ZH, F446ZE, F722ZE, F746ZG, F756ZG, F767ZI, H743ZI, H723ZG, H753ZI, H745ZI-Q, H755ZI-Q, H7A3ZI-Q, L496ZG, L496ZG-P, L4A6ZG, L4P5ZG, L4R5ZI, L4R5ZI-P, L552ZE-Q, and U575ZI-Q |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.600 kg (600 g) |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 20 cm × 10 cm × 6 cm |
