page_title: FTDI
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: FTDI / History
caption_attribution_description: English: The FTDI cable is a USB to Serial (TTL level) converter. The USB A connector houses a FTDI FT232RQ USB to serial interface IC. The other end of the cable is terminated with a 6 way 0.1” pitch header socket which provides access to the CTS#, TXD, RXD and RTS# signals, as well as GND and Vcc (5V). See http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/Cables/USBTTLSerial.htm
context_page_description: Future Technology Devices International, commonly known by its acronym FTDI, is a Scottish privately held semiconductor device company, specialising in Universal Serial Bus technology.
  It develops, manufactures, and supports devices and their related software drivers for converting RS-232 or TTL serial transmissions to USB signals, in order to allow support for legacy devices with modern computers.
  FTDI provides application-specific integrated circuit design services. They also provide consultancy services for product design, specifically in the realm of electronic devices.
context_section_description: FTDI was founded on 13 March 1992 by its current CEO Fred Dart. The company is an indirect descendant of Computer Design Concepts Ltd, a former semiconductor technology startup, founded by Dart.
  FTDI's initial products were chipsets for personal computer motherboards, the primary customer of which was IBM, which used them in its AMBRA and PS/1 personal computers. It later expanded its product line to include interface translators, such as the MM232R and the USB-COM232-PLUS1, along with other devices for converting between USB and other communication protocols.
  Currently, the headquarters for FTDI is located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, while it also has offices in Singapore, Taipei, Taiwan, and Portland, Oregon. The company's manufacturing division is handled by subcontractors in the Asia Pacific region.
caption: FTDI TTL-232RG: USB to UART cable
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