DLP-HS-FPGA High-Speed FPGA Module

February 2010:  DLP Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the new DLP-HS-FPGA high-speed FPGA module based on silicon from Xilinx and FTDI.

The DLP-HS-FPGA module is a low-cost, compact prototyping tool that can be used for rapid proof of concept or within educational environments. The module is based on the Xilinx Spartan™ 3A and Future Technology Devices International’s FT2232H Dual-Channel High-Speed USB IC. The DLP-HS-FPGA provides both the beginner as well as the experienced engineer with a rapid path to developing FPGA-based designs. When combined with the free ISE™ WebPACK™ tools from Xilinx, this module is more than sufficient for creating anything from basic logical functions to a highly complex system controller.

Download the DLP-HS-FPGA datasheet.

This new module is available now from Digi-Key and Mouser.

DLP-RFID-UHF1 RFID Reader/Writer

January 2010:  DLP Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the new DLP-RFID-UHF1B portable RFID reader/writer based on the new AS3991 integrated analog front-end and data-framing system from Austria Microsystems.

This new design features a USB interface and implements a fully ISO 18000-6a/6b/6c-compliant EPC Class 1- Gen2 reader with all operational power taken from the host USB interface port. The small (3.3 x 2.3 x 0.8 inch) footprint with external antenna is perfect for desktop applications where cost, size and ease of use are primary considerations. The module can also be embedded within custom applications and communicate via a 5-pin header.

Download the DLP-RFID-UHF1B datasheet.

This new module is available now from Digi-Key and All American.

DLP-IO20 Data Acquisition Module

September 2009:  DLP Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the new DLP-IO20 20-Channel, data acquisition module.


Download the DLP-IO20 datasheet.

DLP-IO200 Data Acquisition Module

DLP-USB1232H High-Speed USB Adapter Modules

February 2009:  DLP Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the new DLP-USB1232H High-Speed, Single-Channel, USB-UART/FIFO module. Utilizing FTDI's 5th generation FT2232H silicon, this module is the latest in our miniature module lineup.

This module is available in a lead-free (RoHS compliant), compact 18-pin, 0.1-inch standard DIP footprint.

Download the DLP-USB1232H datasheet (Updated 12-01-09).

DLP-USB1232H High-Speed USB Adapter

New Product: USB "A" to 5-Pin Mini-B Retractable Cable

At only 4.5 inches (115mm) when collapsed and 46 inches (1.1m) when fully extended, this cable is perfect for use with laptops, in tight spaces or any application that requires a USB 1.1/2.0 compliant USB cable. The DLP-M5CBL is compatible with the DLP-RFID1, DLP-232PC, DLP-TILT, DLP-TXRX and FTDI UB232R.    

DLP-M5CBL

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DLP Design Test Application

This developer's tool communicates with all FTDI devices using either the Virtual Com Port or DLL version of FTDI's drivers.  Simply connect an FTDI device to the USB port, load the drivers you want to use (VCP or DLL), and immediately start sending bytes of data to the target.  Any data returned from your target electronics is presented on the screen in a List Box and optionally logged to a data file.  This software runs under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. -- Version 2.0r Released (11-26-07).

Current version of drivers:

CDM (Combined Driver Model version 2.6.0) Windows Drivers (updated 11-03-09) WHQL Certified USB drivers are required for 64-bit systems : FTDI default VID/PID values (0403/6001single channel, 6010 for dual) listed in the .inf files must be programmed into EEPROM using MPROG)

CDM (Combined Driver Model version 2.6.0) Windows Drivers (updated 11-03-09) Modified .inf files for use with specific DLP Design products: DLP-FLASH, TH1, TILT, D, RFID1, UT1, UTH8 *** >>> See NOTE1 <<< ***

NOTE1: In order to use the listed DLP Design products on a 64-bit machine, the VID/PID values in the EEPROM area must first be changed to the FTDI default of 0403/6001 (0403/6010 for dual channel products) so the WHQL Certified drivers will load. Use the MPROG utility (above) on a non-64bit (Ex: XP) machine to update the values in the EEPROM.

NOTE2: If an extra COM port is not available after installing the latest CDM driver, connect the USB device and open Control Panel > System > Device Manager. Right click on USB Serial Converter under USB Controllers and select Properties, then the Advanced tab. Check the box marked "Load VCP" then click OK. Unplug and re-plug the USB device and the COM port will be added. This method is also used to convert from the VCP drivers to the D2XX (DLL) drivers.

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