Helping engineers implement better embedded systems, FTDI Chip has worked with MikroElektronika to introduce a cost effective development package based on the ground-breaking FT90x MCU series. For the launch, a free MikroElektronika Clicker 2 board worth $39.95 is being offered with every FT90x Compiler license purchase.

FTDI Chip has expanded its Embedded Video Engine (EVE) portfolio for advanced HMI implementation with four ICs supporting higher maximum screen resolutions than previously possible. The FT81xQ series supports up to 800x600px, increasing from the 512x512px of the FT800Q/801Q series, in order to address the larger displays (7" and above) used in point-of-sales units, information kiosks, etc.

FTDI Chip has announced a series of daughter cards (or shields) which support the company's previously released VM800P development platforms. Interfacing with the Arduino-compatible VM800P ‘PLUS boards’ via one or two Micro-MaTch miniature connectors, the six daughter cards enhance the boards’ I/O capabilities for implementation into a wider range of application scenarios.

Expanding the company's USB offering, FTDI Chip has introduced a single chip bridging solution offering I2C and multi-channel SPI interface capabilities. The FT4222H serves as a SPI Master/Slave interface controller supporting 0, 1, 2 and 3 SPI modes and as a configurable I2C Master/Slave interface controller which conforms with I2C v2.1 and v3.0 specifications.

FTDI Chip and MCCI have collaborated to produce an embedded USB host stack which is designed for use with FTDI Chip’s FT900 product family. The TrueTask USB high performance, production-ready embedded USB host stack supports the highly integrated FT900 series of application-focused microcontrollers.

Designed to support engineers using the FT800 and FT801 Embedded Video Engine (EVE) graphic controller ICs, FTDI Chip has announced supply a comprehensive suite of additional support facilities. This support includes a behaviour modelling software tool, a development module, a Windows-based software tool and a set of Arduino libraries.

  A reference design demonstrates how closely integrated and optimised ASSPs can help shorten design cycles, even when a bespoke user interface is needed. By Dave Sroka, FTDI Chip.

The company's second application oriented controller device, FTDI Chip has announced the FT51 8-bit microcontroller. Incorporating one of the highest performance 8051 compatible processor cores on the market, the MCU features a 48MHz operating clock speed and a 48MIPS processing capacity (1clock cycle per instruction).

Expanding the company's Embedded Video Engine (EVE) offering, FTDI Chip has introduced the FT801. Supporting intelligent display implementations with audio and capacitive touch functionality, the FT801 has a capacitive touch element which is provided through an I²C interface connected to a standard capacitive touch controller.

With the cooperation continuing to deliver major benefits to the electronic engineering community, FTDI Chip and 4D Systems have introduced two products offering design engineers a foundation on which to construct compelling HMIs in a quick and trouble-free manner. This latest offering complements the recently announced 4DLCD-FT843 intelligent display solution.

FTDI Chip has confirmed that its ground-breaking FT800 Embedded Video Engine is a key component in an exciting new Kickstarter project - the Gameduino2 game adaptor shield from Excamera. In 2011, the Kickstarter-funded Gameduino made major industry impact by successfully bringing vintage gaming to the popular Arduino platform.

FTDI Chip has today announced the FT-X-GPS, a USB GPS module which allows precision positioning data to be derived - so that a computing platform (such as a laptop, tablet, or embedded PC) to which it has been connected, via its USB port, can benefit from this precise data to enable  location-based services and applications that continue to emerge as mobility increases.

FTDI Chip has today announced the USB-DUO, an addition to its portfolio of semiconductor solutions for USB-to-RS232 interfacing. The USB-DUO integrates one of FTDI’s new high performance USB bridge controller ICs with its RS232 transceiver IC. This provides engineers with a platform on which they can create their own USB-to-RS232 converter cabling systems - supporting speeds of up to 250 kbits/s.

FTDI Chip has further expanded its hardware and firmware support for the Android operating system with the introduction of innovative new silicon. The FT312D is a full speed (12 Mbit/s), USB host bridge IC that is designed to provide fast and simple integration of a USB link into various peripheral hardware from an Android platform that has a USB device port.

FTDI Chip offers advanced software support for its new Embedded Video Engine family through third party partnership. It has collaborated with tool chain vendor MikroElektronika, providing it with detailed libraries for accessing the popular Visual TFT graphic development solution.

Future Technology Devices International Limited has further expanded its X-Chip series of feature-rich USB-to-serial interface chips with the introduction of the ultra-compact FT234XD. Contained in a 3mm x 3mm 12-pin DFN package that is optimised for smaller PCB designs, this highly integrated UART interface IC allows asynchronous serial data transfer - supporting data transfer rates from 300 bits/s to 3 Mbits/s.

Future Technology Devices International Limited has strengthened its portfolio of USB semiconductor solutions, with the release of the FT313H host controller IC. This feature-rich device supports USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbits/s), as well as full-speed (12 Mbit/s) and low-speed (1.5 M bit/s) implementations.

FTDI renforce son offre en solutions semiconducteurs USB, avec le lancement du CI contrôleur d'hôte FT313H. Ce dispositif riche en fonctionnalités permet d'implanter une interface USB 2.0 à haut-débit (480 Mbits/s), à débit normal (12 Mbits/s) ou à bas débit (1.5 Mbit/s). Spécialement conçu pour une intégration facile, il permet d'ajouter facilement une connectivité haut-débit à un système, en autorisant des transferts de données...

Future Technology Devices International has revealed the introduction of its FT12 series high performance USB controller ICs. Operating at 12 Mbits/s and designed to the USB 2.0 specification, the new controllers support direct memory access operation, while providing system interfaces for 8-bit parallel bus and SPI Slave.

Future Technology Devices International Limited continue de contribuer au succès du projet Android Open Accessories, avec l'introduction de son FT311D. Ce nouveau circuit hôte USB rapide (12 Mbits/s) a pour vocation de fournir aux plateformes Android, telles que tablettes et smartphones, une interconnectivité avec différents produits finaux grâce à la technologie USB.