ftdti

FTDI is a company, Future Technology Devices International, that designs and manufactures semiconductor devices, particularly those that enable the interface between a computer's Universal Serial Bus (USB) and other communication protocols like serial (RS-232, RS-485) and parallel interfaces. Their most well-known products are USB-to-serial converter chips. These chips are widely used by engineers and hobbyists to connect microcontrollers, embedded systems, and other devices to a computer for programming, debugging, or data transfer. FTDI's chips are renowned for their reliability and the availability of robust drivers for various operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Their products are often recognized by the "FT" prefix in their part numbers, such as the popular FT232 series. Beyond simple serial conversion, FTDI also offers chips that integrate additional functionalities, catering to a range of embedded system development needs.