FTDI Chip – Active Components

FTDI Chip Future Technology Devices International, Ltd.– FTDI Chip specializes in the design and supply of silicon and software solutions. FTDI focus is on providing easy to use, robust products that enable fast time to market while offering differentiated solutions through unique features that bring value to customers’ end equipment designs.The company is widely recognized for its industry-leading USB products, offering a simple route to US migration (USB Made Easy) by combining easy-to-implement IC devices with proven, ready to use, royalty-free USB firmware and driver software.FTDI Chip has now expanded its ‘made easy’ philosophy with the addition of easy to use display controllers offering display, audio, and touch functionality in a simple compact package with simple to use development software for creating graphical interfaces for a variety of low powered microcontrollers.The company’s single and multi-channel USB peripheral devices come with an easy to use UART or FIFO interface. These popular devices can be used in legacy USB to RS232/RS422 converter applications or to quickly interface an MCU, PLD, or FPGA to USB. A wide range of evaluation kits and modules are available to evaluate FTDI’s silicon prior to design-in. Future Technology Devices International, Ltd. (FTDI) is a leading semiconductor company specializing in the design, development, and supply of innovative USB connectivity and interfacing solutions. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, FTDI has established itself as a key player in the field of USB technology.FTDI offers a wide range of products and solutions that enable seamless integration of USB connectivity into various electronic devices and systems. Their flagship product line includes USB bridge chips, USB host and device ICs, USB hubs, USB-to-serial converters, and USB audio devices. These solutions provide reliable and efficient data transfer, communication, and control capabilities, making them essential components in many applications across industries such as consumer electronics, industrial automation, healthcare, automotive, and more.One of FTDI’s notable offerings is the FT232R, a widely used USB-to-serial UART interface IC that has gained popularity for its simplicity, reliability, and broad compatibility with different operating systems and development platforms. FTDI’s products are known for their robustness, low power consumption, and ease of integration, making them ideal for both professional developers and hobbyists.FTDI is committed to delivering high-quality products and providing excellent technical support to its customers. They actively engage with their user community through their support forums, providing assistance, documentation, and software development resources to facilitate the successful implementation of their products.In addition to their USB connectivity solutions, FTDI also offers software development tools, programming languages, and software libraries that further enhance the usability and flexibility of their products.FTDI Chip is a global fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Glasgow, UK with Research and Development facilities located in Glasgow, UK and Singapore