CleO50 launched to extend range of smart TFT displays

We are pleased to announce the production launch of our CleO50 module, the 5" version in the series of smart TFT displays. In addition to the increased size, this module features a larger PCB which has allowed for the addition of 2x mikroBUS™ interfaces from MikroE, which provide access to a wider range of expansion cards (Click Boards) thus further extending the project potential with additional sensors and control boards beyond that already provided by Arduino shields. The device also benefits from an FT900 replacing the previous FT903, which allows further extension of interfaces available, and an FT812 replacing the previous FT810 to increase the level of colour support offered.

For more information or to buy, please click here, and click here for the product datasheet.

ME81x High-Resolution Graphics Controller Display Modules now available

The ME81x series featuring FT81x advanced graphics controller ICs has now been extended to include the ME812-WH50R and ME813-WH50C 5" display modules with resistive and capacitive touch respectively. These items of hardware are designed to assist engineering professionals as they strive to implement more sophisticated and functionality-rich human machine interfaces (HMIs) and ensure market differentiation.

For more information or to order from the ME81x series, please click here.

FTDI Chip at Electronica 2016

FTDI Chip and newly formed Bridgetek are proud to make a number of exciting announcements at the co-branded booth, #261 in hall A6 at the Electronica 2016 show in Munich. At the booth, customers can find out about FTDI Chip's latest superspeed solution, the FT602, featuring video support. From Bridgetek, the new high-resolution ME81x modules featuring the FT81x graphic controller ICs are now available to order in full production quantities. In addition, Bridgetek have announced a new series of USB to multi-interface bridging microcontrollers (MCUs) in the FT93x and a higher resolution, further enhanced CleO module featuring a 5" TFT display in the CleO50. In addition, visitors to our booth will experience the chance to meet the real-life CleO!

For press releases on all newly announced products, please click here. For more information or to order from the ME81x series, please click here. For further detail on the FT93x solution please click here, and for additional information about CleO50 click here.

FTDI Chip announces formation of new company, Bridgetek

FTDI Chip and newly formed Bridgetek are proud to make a number of exciting announcements at the co-branded booth, #261 in hall A6 at the Electronica 2016 show in Munich. At the booth, customers can find out about FTDI Chip's latest superspeed solution, the FT602, featuring video support. From Bridgetek, the new high-resolution ME81x modules featuring the FT81x graphic controller ICs are now available to order in full production quantities. In addition, Bridgetek have announced a new series of USB to multi-interface bridging microcontrollers (MCUs) in the FT93x and a higher resolution, further enhanced CleO module featuring a 5" TFT display in the CleO50. In addition, visitors to our booth will experience the chance to meet the real-life CleO!

For press releases on all newly announced products, please click here. For more information or to order from the ME81x series, please click here. For further detail on the FT93x solution please click here, and for additional information about CleO50 click here.

Visit FTDI Chip at Electronica 2016!

Visit us at this year's Electronica event held in Munich from the 8th-11th November 2016 - we can be found at Stand 261 in Hall A6. Here, you will be able to see what’s new in USB from FTDI Chip and how we can deliver innovative technology integration with SuperBridge MCUs and advanced graphics controller HMI solutions. Our well informed staff will be waiting to discuss your design needs as well as offering interactive product demos, daily competitions and much more.

If you are not attending the show this year, please sign up to our newsletter, and visit our website on 8th November 2016, for more information on the exciting news and new product announcements that we will be making at the show!

Complete our annual survey for your chance to win a Samsung Tablet!

Your opinion is extremely important to us, and we rely on customer feedback in order to continuously make improvements and ensure that we are addressing any issues. The responses we receive from our Annual Customer Survey are pivotal as part of this process. Plus, every entrant into the survey is entered into our prize draw, and one lucky winner will be awarded with a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7", 16GB Tablet, worth £199!

Please click here to complete the survey, and please feel free to leave any additional comments that you wish for us to address. If you do wish to speak directly to a member of our Customer Engineering Support team on a specific topic, please contact us at support1@ftdichip.com.

July 2016

CleO, the smart TFT display for Arduino - available now!

FTDI Chip are delighted to announce that following the release of our first batch of CleO kits to our Indiegogo backers, we are now making the product fully available to all customers. The CleO35 module and full accessory suite including camera, speaker, reverse I/O (RIO) adapter, power adapter and Micro-SD card are now on sale via our distribution channels and on our web shop. 

Our CleO product page equips customers with additional detail on the products available, provides product datasheets and features key information on the projects and tutorials made possible using CleO. In addition, our dedicated technical support site for the series, CleOstuff.com, provides a full software release package with instructions on how to work with CleO, a getting started video, and an interactive user forum. Finally, the product press release is available here.

FT260 series further extended to include new IC and corresponding modules

In order to continue providing engineers with comprehensive support when implementing USB into their embedded systems, we are pleased to announce a new IC and two new modules to the FT260 series of HID class USB to UART / I2C Master devices. The UMFTPD3A programmer module is designed specifically for use with the company’s development hardware and ICs containing either internal one-time programmable (OTP) memory or eFUSE logic (which are both used to store USB vendor ID, product ID product description data, etc.), namely the FT260 and FT4222H offerings, while the UMFT260EV1A module is a compact, easy to utilise development module for the FT260 series which will present engineers with a valuable resource for adding connectivity to human machine interfaces and other computing peripherals. Additionally, the FT260S extends the series offering to include a 28-pin TSSOP packaged version of the IC that will make it more convenient for pick-and-place procedures.

Please click here for more information on the FT260S IC, and click here for the modules. A press release is available here.

CleO user guide, software support and technical forum now available!

FTDI Chip are pleased to announce the first release of a number of support and software materials for our newly announced CleO module, including a dedicated technical support site. At CleOstuff.com, you can access all of the resources you will need to get started with CleO.  This includes software packages and a help manual which features a full suite of tutorials, projects and examples. Additionally, this is where we encourage CleO users to communicate on our forum and share ideas, progress and technical queries on the series - do so by registering here. We will be making regular updates to the site on the series: adding information about product launch dates, additional product releases, and further software support material as it becomes available.

FTDI Introduces Compact Dual & Quad Channel Hi-Speed USB Interface ICs with Accompanying Hardware
To provide engineers with a greater breadth of IO options and also address de-mands to conserve board real estate, FTDI has announced new versions of its highly popular FT2232H and FT4232H devices. These configurable USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (supporting 480Mbit/s operation) ICs are now available in 56-pin VQFN packages, which complement the 64-pin LQFP package format. As a re-sult they are now easier to place and route on to PCBs, as well as being better suited to space-constrained electronic designs.
For the full press release, click here.

CleO, the smart TFT display for Arduino
CleO brings to market a family of intelligent, simple to program TFT display boards through which engineers can develop imaginative, compelling human machine interfaces, regardless of their experience level. Using Arduino as a foundation, CleO is able to leverage FTDI Chip’s high speed bridging and display technology so that improved performance and greater functionality can be benefitted from. In addition, a number of accessories including cameras, speakers and power adaptors will be made available when the product is fully available in May 2016.
A press release is available here.

New FT260 Full speed HID class USB to UART/I²C master bridge chip available now
FTDI Chip is pleased to announce the launch of its first dedicated USB HID class device, the FT260. Leveraging the advantages of using a standard USB HID class driver which will be already installed in most OS (our other devices are Vendor Class), this device provides an ideal, fast to implement bridge between USB and either UART or I²C peripherals. The small 28 pin QFN package provides the perfect bridge to your sensor or human interface peripheral application. The I²C mode of operation will also support the HID over I²C protocol defined by Microsoft with Windows 8. For the full press release, click here.

FTDI Chip launches Project CleO on Indiegogo
Following the success of its previous crowdfunding project, NerO, FTDI Chip has just announced a new Arduino-related product for which it is once again using Indiegogo to promote to the global engineering fraternity. The objective of CleO is to bring to market a family of intelligent, simple to program TFT display boards through which engineers can develop imaginative, compelling human machine interfaces (HMIs) regardless of their experience level. Using Arduino as a foundation, this hardware is able to leverage FTDI Chip’s high speed bridging and display technology so that improved performance and greater functionality can be benefitted from. Please click here to view the Press Release in English or in German or in Chinese.

New FT51A 8 bit MCU with integrated USB hub port available now
FTDI Chip is pleased to announce the launch of its FT51A series incorporating both ICs and corresponding development modules, now available in full production quantities. Based upon an industry standard 8051-compatible processor core the FT51A brings enhanced IO bridging to 8 bit MCU technology with integrated USB device and hub port capabilities ideal for cascading distributed computing tasks over USB. Other IO's include UART, SPI, I²C, ADC and PWM ideal for data acquisition and control applications supported with 16kBytes internal program flash and 8kbyte data RAM to store and run applications. Please click here for the press release.