In terms of new modules, two evaluation modules are available that ease the development of projects using these new ICs. The FT2232H Hi-Speed Mini-Module and the FT4232H Mini-Module each have one chip ...

The chip he went with isn’t the FTDI part we’re used to. Instead of using an FT232RL, he opted for its smaller cousin the FT230x.

This stemmed from a review of a friend’s circuit design that used the UART in the project, but also called for an FTDI chip in order to reprogram via USB and a bootloader.

Future Technology Devices International has introduced its USB-COM-PLUS family of multi-port serial to USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface modules. The USB-COM-PLUS modules are designed as a straight-forward ...