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Articles from FTDI (Future Technology Devices International Limited)
Evaluation/development modules suit USB 3.1 technology
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<p><strong>To complement its FT602 USB 3.1 (Gen 1) video class FIFO IC, which has now gone into full scale production, FTDI Chip has introduced a pair of accompanying hardware…
5 May 2017
Cables & modules facilitate more effective bridging to USB
<p><strong>FTDI Chip has introduced the highly advanced LC231X USB-to-serial UART bridging module, which is based on the company’s FT231X interface IC. This compact (15.24x28.19mm),…
23 March 2017
Intelligent TFT display shield is Arduino-compatible
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<p><strong>After the incredible response to its crowdfunding project earlier this year, which raised 3.25 times the original target, FTDI Chip announces full availability of the CleO…
14 July 2016
Development & programming modules support USB implementation
<p><strong>Comprehensively supporting engineers implementing USB into their embedded systems, FTDI Chip has just introduced two board level products, as well as a new IC. The UMFTPD3A…
22 June 2016
Compact dual & quad channel USB interface ICs are easy to place
<p><strong>To provide engineers with a greater breadth of IO options and also address demands to conserve board real estate, FTDI has announced recent versions of its highly popular FT2232H…
13 April 2016
HID class IC offers USB-to-I2C & USB-to-UART functionality
<p><strong>Ensuring that USB technology is as straightforward to use as possible, FTDI Chip has announced the FT260 HID class interface controller IC. It can provide USB 2.0 Full Speed…
1 March 2016
Board level products ecosystem supports 8-bit FT51A MCU
<p><strong>In order to support the FT51A MCU, which is now in full production, FTDI Chip has introduced an array of board levels products which will enable engineers to become more familiar…
6 January 2016
Kickstarter project keeps things cool
<p><strong>FTDI Chip has introduced its latest product, NerO, being introduced on KickStarter. The objective of NerO is to deal with the fundamental drawbacks of the widely used Arduino UNO R3…
23 December 2015
Breakout boards support serial & parallel interfaces
<p><strong>FTDI Chip has added to the support it can offer to engineers using its highly regarded X-Chip series by introducing an array of breakout boards. Through these compact, low-profile…
18 November 2015
Modular approach eases MCU development
<p><strong>FTDI Chip has introduced a series of easy-to-utilise modules to facilitate the evaluation, development and subsequent implementation of its 32-bit FT90X Super-Bridge MCUs. This will…
20 October 2015
Development modules support advanced HMI video engine
<p><strong>FTDI Chip continues to enlarge the development ecosystem surrounding its Embedded Video Engine (EVE) platform for advanced HMI implementation. The latest additions concern the FT810…
7 October 2015
HSMC & FMC connectivity options suit FPGA-based designs
<p><strong>To encourage the use of its easy-to-implement next gen USB interfacing technology, FTDI Chip has unveiled a family of evaluation/development modules. The company’s FT600/1Q USB 3.0…
10 September 2015
High resolutions for HMIs
<p><strong>The ability to add intuitive and responsive touch-sensitive panels to almost any appliance is creating new opportunities for OEMs at every stage in the supply chain. By Chee Ee Lee,…
27 March 2015
Graphic toolchain enables users to create advanced HMIs
<p><strong>Bringing more comprehensive support to its Embedded Video Engine (EVE) product offering, FTDI Chip's EVE Screen Designer is available to download for free. Suitable for use with…
24 March 2015
EVEs support the development of intelligent displays
<p><strong>EVE platforms, targeted at the creation of intelligent display systems using capacitive touch, have been released by FTDI Chip. Based on the FT801 EVE chip, the VM801B and VM801P…
15 December 2014
ICs function as SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to FIFO bridges
<p><strong>Providing data bursting rates of up to 3.2Gb/s, the FT600Q and FT601Q ICs, which function as SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to FIFO bridges, have been released by FTDI Chip. The FT600Q comes in…
12 November 2014
MikroElektronika & FTDI Chip Embark on Construction of Comprehensive FT90X Development Environment
<p><strong>MikroElektronika has signed a formal agreement with FTDI Chip to create mikroC, mikroBasic and mikroPascal compilers for the FT90X 32-bit microcontroller offering. The FT90X…
6 October 2014
Development platform series enables more effective HMIs
<p><strong>A series of easy-to-use, Arduino-compatible, development platforms has been introduced by FTDI Chip. The VM800P series (where P signifies PLUS) furnishes engineers with everything…
7 May 2014
USB driver portfolio now includes selective suspend feature
<p><strong>Now including a selective suspend feature, FTDI Chip's USB driver portfolio has been updated. With the launch of lower powered versions of X-Chip series proving highly successful,…
2 April 2014
MCU designed for high speed, computational intensive tasks
<p><strong>Designed for high speed, computational intensive tasks, the FT900 MCU has been released by FTDI Chip. The 32-bit MCU can run at clock speeds up to 100MHz and can be used in…
25 February 2014