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Riverdi STM32 Embedded 5.0" Display - Board Certification Review

Professional-grade board certification review of the Riverdi STM32 Embedded 5.0" display featuring STM32U599, 2.5 MB RAM, and exceptional 850-nit brightness.

Gabor Kiss-VamosiGabor Kiss-Vamosi4 min read

The Riverdi RVT50HQSNWC00-B STM32 Embedded 5.0" display is an all-in-one complete and open-platform solution capable of independently handling the visual layer of devices requiring high computing performance. The STM32 5.0" Embedded Displays series are industrial-quality LCD-TFT solutions based on the STM32U599NJH6Q/STM32U5A9NJH6Q microcontroller. They have been designed to meet most hardware and programming challenges faced by engineers, including access to all interfaces.

Riverdi STM32 Embedded 5.0 Display LVGL Demo

The Riverdi STM32 Embedded 5.0" display board earned Professional LVGL board certification which means users can create amazing user interfaces without worrying about performance and quality.

Professional LVGL certificate for Riverdi 5 STM32 Embedded Display
Professional LVGL certificate for Riverdi 5 STM32 Embedded Display

Buy Now#

You can purchase the Riverdi STM32 Embedded 5.0" display from various sources:


Specification#

Riverdi STM32 Embedded 5.0" Display
MCUSTM32U599NJH6Q/STM32U5A9NJH6Q
RAM2.5 MB
Flash4 MB
GPUNeo-Chrom (GPU2D) / Chrom-Art (DMA2D) / Chrom-GRC (GFXMMU)
Display5.0 inch 800x480 IPS
Color Depth24-bit
Brightness850 nits
DPI188 px/inch
TouchProjected Capacitive
Power6-48V
Peripherals
USBRS485CAN FDMicro SD cardBattery holderRiBUSExpansion connector (I2CUARTUSARTSPIUSBPWMDACADC)User buttonUser LED

Performance#

As you can see from the video it's clear that you won't have any issues with performance.

Frame Rate (FPS)#

We have measured a stable 33 FPS with 90-96% CPU load. While the frame rate is very good, the CPU use is a bit on the high side (it should be noted that the current software example does not utilize the GPU built into the STM32U599). Nevertheless, the animations were fluid, without any noticeable hiccups.

Memory#

The 2.5 MB internal memory allows use of full size frame buffers. This improves performance considerably, as it is not necessary to copy data from the display buffer into the frame buffer. The internal RAM is also significantly faster than external RAM.

Although this board is not equipped with external RAM or flash, the 2.5 MB internal RAM and 4 MB internal flash should be enough for most UI applications.

Quality#

The board is very compact and feels robust. It also looks professional. The display is flat, and it can be mounted without any additional holes in the housing using the attached double-sided adhesive tape. The connectors are robust, 1.25mm Molex type. They were designed to attach to external connectors, which is a good choice for an industrial product, as it does not limit the design.

Display#

This board comes with an IPS display so it has very good viewing angles. The display is also exceptionally bright.

Viewing angles of the STM32 Embedded 5.0 inch display
The IPS display provides excellent viewing angles and exceptional brightness

Touchpad#

The display can be ordered with either an industrial grade projective capacitive touch panel or without touch panel. During our evaluation the touchpad was quite sensitive and accurate. We haven't found any issues with it.

Robustness#

This board was created with the definite purpose of being mounted into an end product even in a harsh environment.

Development#

To get started with the software part you can just clone this repository from GitHub, and import it into STM32CubeIDE. You will find all peripherals pre-configured for you.

STM32CubeIDE is a powerful development environment with a fast and stable debugger. Note that for debugging you will need an external in-circuit debugger, like ST's own ST-LINK, or Segger's J-Link.

Conclusion#

Riverdi's 5.0" STM32 Embedded display is an outstanding product that perfectly aligns with our Professional certification standards. To sum it up, this display offers high brightness, exceptional visibility, and vibrant colors. It features an industrial touch panel, all impeccably assembled for stability. At its core, it boasts the power and modernity of an STM32U599 MCU.

On the software front, it utilizes ST's well-established and mature STM32CubeIDE.

If you're in search of a dependable solution that seamlessly combines stability and performance, you should definitely explore the Riverdi STM32 Embedded 5.0" display.

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Gabor Kiss-Vamosi
Gabor Kiss-Vamosi

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