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Parallax selects Vinculum embedded USB host controller for datalogger application

FTDI appoints first Indian distributor

However, due to the migration to a new provider and the original servers not functioning many of the e-mails sent to FTDI during this period have become lost.  We would kindly ask that anyone who has sent an e-mail to FTDI during this period who has not had their needs addressed please resend their e-mails to us.  All correspondence will be dealt with as quickly as possible and we thank you for your patience.

FTDI are pleased to announce a new sales partnership with Embedded Systems Solutions.  Embedded Systems Solutions have 5 branches throughout India.

FTDI are pleased to announce the availability of a Microsoft Vista certified driver for FT232, FT245 and FT2232 devices.  The driver supports the following operating systems:

• Windows Vista

• Windows Vista x64

• Windows XP

• Windows XP x64

• Windows 2000

• Windows Server 2003

• Windows Server 2003 x64

FTDI would like to thank all those who visited our stand at the Bay Area Maker Faire in San Mateo Fairgrounds, CA on May 19th and 20th.  A photograph of FTDI staff attending the show is available here where they are pictured with Grant Imahara from the Mythbusters television show who is using one of our devices in an upcoming episode.

FTDI staff will be attending the Embedded Systems Expo & Conference in Tokyo, Japan from the 16th - 18th May 2007.  FTDI will be sharing booth East 35-10 with our Japanese distributor, Daito Electron.

This will be the first time FTDI has attended an event in Japan and will provide the first opportunity for Japanese customers to interact directly with FTDI staff.  Attendees are invited to talk to staff regarding the full FTDI product range including Vinculum Embedded USB Host Controller, USB - Serial and USB - FIFO ICs.

An article describing a software defined radio project has been published in the May 2007 edition of Elektor magazine.  The FT232R is used to provide the USB interface which controls the receiver.

DLP Design have released the new DLP-232PC module.  Measuring in at only 1.375" x 0.6", this new module is DLP's lowest cost and smallest USB to microcontroller module to date. The DLP-232PC uses single byte commands and FTDI's Virtual COM Port (VCP) drivers to provide an easy to use USB interface to a PIC 18F2410 microcontroller.  Features include 14 I/O channels (8 can be used for analogue inputs measuring 0-5 Volts), a standard 0.3" wide DIP footprint and pre-programmed firmware for easy access to the I/Os and external digital temperature sensors.

DLP Design has also upgraded the DLP-D security dongle with a plastic enclosure.

FTDI US are currently looking for an experienced field applications engineer.  To view the job description for the position and apply, please visit our employment page.  No agencies please.

FTDI are pleased to announce that Galaxy Far East Corporation (GFEC) has signed a distribution agreement for FTDI's ICs and modules.  GFEC has nine offices around China and Taiwan.  Contact details can be found on our Sales Network page.

Two articles have been published describing applications using the Vinculum VNC1L IC.

Don Powrie of DLP Design has had an article published in Nuts & Volts (March 2007 issue) called "Add Audio Playback To Your Next Project" in which he describes using the VMUSIC1 module with a microcontroller and an RFID reader.  This allows him to scan an RFID tag and play an MP3 track from a USB Flash disk with different RFID tags corresponding to different MP3 tracks.

Jeff Bahchiochi has an article in Circuit Cellar (March 2007 issue) called "Embedded USB Breakthrough".  In this article, Jeff uses a small board using a VDIP1 and a microcontroller to replace his laptop for a mobile data logging application. 

The VF2F2 is a reference design for the Vinculum VNC1L.  It is designed as a stand alone application which allows for the back up of files from a digital camera onto a USB Flash disk.  The project is also available from FTDI as an evaluation kit.

VF2F2 reference design schematics and PCB Gerber files are available for free download from the Vinculum web site.

The VF2F2 is available now from the FTDI Chip Shop and through the FTDI global sales network.

FTDI UK are currently looking for experienced engineers.  To view job descriptions for the available vacancies and apply, please visit our employment page.  No agencies please.

FTDI will be exhibiting at the Embedded Systems Conference Silicon Valley in San Jose, CA from 3rd - 5th April 2007 (booth 931).   John Hyde, a well known and respected author and USB consultant will be holding a seminar (ESC-242) called "How to Use USB without Knowing USB", in which he will add a USB Flash drive to an existing product using FTDI's Vinculum embedded USB host controller IC.  The seminar will be held between 2.00pm and 3.30pm on Tuesday 3rd April in Salon 5 & 6 (Marriott).

VDIP2 Module Released

A new DIP module base don the VNC1L Vinculum embedded USB host controller IC is now available.  The VDIP2 is supplied on a PCB designed to fit into a 40 pin DIP socket, and provides access to the UART, parallel FIFO, and SPI interface pins on the VNC1L device, via its AD and AC bus pins. All other Vinculum I/O pins are also accessible.  The VDIP2 is available from the FTDI web shop and through the FTDI sales network.

The DLP-IO8-G is a low-cost, USB-powered module for measuring voltages, controlling and monitoring processes, and acquiring temperature data.  Each of the 8 available channels can be configured for any of the digital, analogue or temperature modes via single-byte commands. 

The DLP-IO8-G is available now via the FTDI Chip Shop, DLP Design in the US and the FTDI worldwide sales network.

FTDI will be exhibiting at the Embedded Systems Conference China in Shenzhen from March 5th to March 6th (booth 2E33) and in Shanghai from March 13th to March 14th (booth 4S77).  Guests are also invited to attend our "Vinculum - Embedded USB Host Controllers Made Easy" seminars on Tuesday March 6th in Shenzhen (15:10 - 16:00 in room 316) and Tuesday March 13th in Shanghai (16:10 - 17:00 in room 4C).  FTDI staff will be available to answer your questions on our range of USB-UART, USB-FIFO and embedded USB host controller ICs.

To receive advance access to the product specifications for these new Vinculum based modules, customers should register for the FTDI news letter.  Full product specifications will be made available via the news letter in the coming days.

Due to increased business, FTDI's office in Portland, OR is moving to larger premises.  The office will be closed from the afternoon of Thursday 22nd February and will reopen on Monday 26th February at the new address.  Contact details for the new premises are as follows:

Future Technology Devices International Limited (USA)
7235 NW Evergreen Parkway
Suite 600
Hillsboro, OR 97124-5803
USA
Tel: +1 (503) 547-0988
Fax: +1 (503) 547-0987
 

Our thanks to everyone who visited our stand at Embedded World 2007 in Nürnberg.  A photograph of our staff at the show can be viewed here.

FTDI are pleased to announce the availability of ICs and evaluation kits from Mouser Electronics.  For Mouser contact details, please visit our Sales Network page.

Our new employment page contains details of current vacancies at FTDI.  Please visit the employment page to learn more about the first vacancies which are available at our UK office.

FTDI will be exhibiting at Embedded World 2007 (Hall 12, Stand 12-518) in Nürnberg, Germany from 13th-15th February.  FTDI sales and engineering staff will be available to answer your questions on our full range of IC devices and modules.