RS Components shipping FTDI’s latest USB3.0-to-FIFO

RS Components said it is now shipping FTDI’s latest USB3.0-to-FIFO solutions, including ICs and development boards, for projects that demand SuperSpeed data transfer. The FT600Q and FT601Q USB-to-FIFO bridge Ics target applications such as multi-function printers, high-speed/high-resolution video cameras, medical and industrial imaging systems, still image cameras, high-definition displays, surveillance systems and scanners. Data-acquisition systems can use the devices to take advantage of USB3.0 as an alternative to Ethernet for high-speed, high-volume data transfers. "Designers can choose the FT600Q with 16-bit FIFO interface in a low pin-count 56-pin QFN package, or the FT601Q with 32-bit interface in 76-pin QFN. Both devices can have up to eight endpoints, and support simple 245 FIFO interfacing or multi-channel FIFO mode for data bursting rates of up to 3.2Gbit/s. Other features include configurable GPIOs, multi-voltage 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V I/O, and 100MHz or optional 66.7MHz FIFO clock. In addition, Link Power Management (LPM), remote-wakeup signalling, and battery charger detection help maximise mobile battery life." suggests RS. Four development boards are made available now to connect to a companion FPGA board. Engineers can choose ANSI/VITA FMC (FPGA Mezzanine Card) or Altera HSMC (High-Speed Mezzanine Card) connectors, with either the FT600Q or FT601Q IC to sele...