USB Flash Drive interface module FTDI VDrive2

VDRIVE2 - easily add USB Flash Drive interface to products.

Detailed Description

VDRIVE2 is possibly the easiest solution for adding a USB Flash Drive interface to existing products.

Only four signal lines plus 5V supply and ground are required to be connected. Using the Vinculum VDAP firmware the VNC1L’s I/O interface can be selected between the serial UART or SPI using the on-board jumper pins. Not only is the VDrive2 ideal for evaluation and development of VNC1L designs, but also its neat enclosure and attractive quantity discount structure makes this module suitable for incorporation into finished product designs. The VDrive2 is ideal for commercial products such as domestic goods, set top box, etc., as well as industrial products such as data loggers, software upgradable products, etc.

FTDI:  VDrive2

Key VDRIVE1 features include :

  • Uses F.T.D.I.’s VNC1L embedded USB host controller I.C. device.
  • USB ‘A’ type socket to connect USB Flash drive.
  • Traffic indicator LED.
  • 2 mm (0.08”) pitch 8 pin connector.
  • 8-way header interconnect cable provided.
  • Only four signals to connect, excluding power and ground.
  • Jumper selectable UART or SPI interfaces.
  • Single 5V supply input.
  • Uses VDAP firmware and command set.
  • Enclosure with snap in place clips allow for easy front panel mounting.
  • Program or update firmware via USB Flash disk.
  • VDrive2 is a Pb-free, RoHS complaint development module.
  • Schematic and firmware files available for download from the Vinculum website.

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