Adafruit
HDMI 5" 800x480 Display Backpack with Resistive Touchscreen
Integrate a compact, panel-mountable HDMI display into your next project with this 7-inch monitor featuring built-in touchscreen capabilities. It utilizes the TFP401 decoder chip for handling unencrypted DVI/HDMI video input, outputting crisp 800x480 resolution color data. Powering the unit is simple via a single Micro USB port. The integrated touchscreen functions as a standard USB mouse, requiring no special drivers across major operating systems. Note that this display does not include video or power cables, and the decoder chip does not support video scaling.
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
3064
/ 3545
#3064 in Computer Monitors
Screen Size
7
/ inches (TFT panel)
Who it's for
- Universal HDMI Compatibility
- Integrated Driver Circuitry
- Resistive Touch Input
Who should skip it
- Outdated Touch Technology
- Low Pixel Density
- Increased Power Draw and Bulk
Key Specs
Screen Size
7 inches (TFT panel)
Native Resolution
800x480
Dimensions
165mm x 102mm x 14mm
Weight
241g
Video Input
HDMI
Touch Interface
USB Mouse
Power Draw (Full Brightness)
600mA total
Color Depth
24-bit
Features
- Panel-mountable design for easy embedding
- Touchscreen registers as a standard USB mouse
- Powered easily via a single Micro USB port
- TFP401 chip decodes HDMI/DVI video signals
- PWM input allows for backlight dimming control
- Compact size ideal for small enclosures
- Outputs 24-bit color pixel data
What customers say
This 5 inch HDMI Display Backpack earns high praise, especially for its design and ease of integration. Makers value how the compact backpack form factor simplifies wiring and reduces clutter, making it ideal for space constrained embedded projects. Users consistently highlight the excellent documentation and library support, which ensures smooth setup with popular single board computers. While the resistive touchscreen is functional, it lacks modern multi-touch responsiveness. Despite a premium price, customers find the superior build quality, reliable support, and integrated convenience justify the cost for serious prototyping where dependable performance is key.
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