FTDI, Future Technology Devices International Ltd
FTDI (Future Technology Devices International) is a Scottish semiconductor company specializing in USB connectivity solutions, including USB-to-serial converters, interface ICs, and development modules.
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FTDI (Future Technology Devices International Ltd) is a privately held fabless semiconductor company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. The company specializes in Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology and has become the industry standard for USB connectivity solutions.
FTDI develops, manufactures, and supports devices for converting USB signals to various protocols including RS-232/TTL serial, SPI, I2C, JTAG, and GPIO interfaces. Their product lineup includes the popular R-Chip, X-Chip, Hi-Speed, and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 series, along with the Vinculum USB Host/Slave controller ICs.
- USB-to-serial converter ICs and cables
- USB bridge chips for protocol conversion
- Vinculum USB Host/Slave controllers
- Development modules and evaluation kits
- ASIC design and consultancy services
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does FTDI specialize in?
- FTDI specializes in USB connectivity solutions, manufacturing chips and cables that convert USB signals to RS-232 serial, SPI, I2C, JTAG, GPIO, and other communication protocols for interfacing with microcontrollers and embedded systems.
- What are FTDI's main product lines?
- FTDI's main product lines include the R-Chip, X-Chip, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 series of converter ICs, plus Vinculum USB Host/Slave controllers and various interface cables and modules.
- Where is FTDI located?
- FTDI is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, with additional offices in Singapore, Taipei (Taiwan), and Portland, Oregon, plus a subsidiary in China.
- What protocols do FTDI chips support?
- FTDI chips support conversion between USB and RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, TTL serial, SPI, I2C, JTAG, GPIO, and other inter-chip communication protocols commonly used in embedded systems.
- Where can I buy FTDI components?
- FTDI components are available on Zenode, DigiKey, Newark, and other authorized electronics distributors worldwide, along with complete cables and development modules.
