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VA800A_PROG Datasheet

Version 1.0

Document Reference No.: FT_001029 Clearance No.: FTDI# 387

FTDI Chip

VA800A PROG Datasheet

Programmer for

VM800P

Embedded Video Engine

Plus module

1 Introduction

The VA800A PROG is a programmer for the

VM800P module. This provides a USB to SPI

bridge that will enable access to the

ATMEGA328P on the VM800P module.

The module provides a suitable alternative

to the inbuilt USB to UART programmer of

the VM800P and may also be used to

recover a damaged/corrupted MCU.

1.1 Features

 Connects to the VM800P Plus module using

the SPI interface

 Micro-B USB connector

 6-way IDC connector

 Powered from the PC USB port (5V)

 Power switch to control supply to the target

 Ribbon cable to connect to the VM800P

“Tag_Connect” socket.

VA800A_PROG Datasheet

Version 1.0

Document Reference No.: FT_001029 Clearance No.: FTDI# 387

2 Ordering Information

Part No.

Description

VA800A_PROG

VA800A PROG module, programmer for VM800P Plus module

Table 2-1 – Ordering information