Description
Established in 1992, Future Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) can claim twenty successful years in the semiconductor industry. It specialises in Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology, developing innovative silicon and software solutions for enhanced USB connectivity. Following a fab-less business model, FTDI produces high performance ICs, modules, cables, firmware and drivers to assist engineers in implementing next generation embedded designs. Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, the company has R&D centres in both Glasgow and Singapore, plus regional sales offices in the USA, China and Taiwan.
- The X-Chip series provides a feature-rich USB 2.0 interface solution that boosts system performance while simultaneously saving board space and reducing power consumption.. Also integrated into every X-Chip device is a USB battery charger detection capability which enables higher current and shorter charging times.
- The Vinco embedded development platform allows easy integration of USB connectivity into the latest design concepts. With a full complement of sample applications and plug-in boards (called shields), engineers can jump-start their system design and shorten time to market for their end products.
- The Vinculum-II (VNC2) USB dual Host/Device controller features a 16-bit microcontroller core, embedded 256 KB Flash and 16 KB RAM memory, plus support for UART, SPI, FIFO and PWM interfaces.
More information is available at: http://www.ftdichip.com