USB 3.0 to FIFO interface bridge chip suits a range of applications

A USB 3.0 to FIFO interface bridge chip, from FTDI Chip, the FT600/FT601 is now available from Farnell element14. The device is suitable for a range of applications including industrial imaging, digital camera and video camera interface and upgrading legacy peripherals to USB. The FT600/FT601 offers advanced features including built-in 16KB data buffer RAM, up to 8 configurable endpoints and configurable GPIO support. The device supports USB 3.0 Super Speed (5Gbps)/USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbps)/USB 2.0 Full Speed (12Mbps) transfer, with remote wakeup capability and multi voltage I/O of 1.8V, 2.5V and 3.3V.