Key features:
- FT1248 serial parallel interface in 1, 2 or 4 bit wide
mode.
- Entire USB protocol handled on the chip. No USB specific
firmware programming required.
- Fully integrated 2048 byte MTP Memory for storing device
descriptors and CBUS I/O configuration.
- Data transfer rates to 500 kByte/s
- FTDI's royalty-free Virtual Com Port (VCP) and Direct (D2XX)
drivers eliminate the requirement for USB driver development in
most cases.
- Configurable CBUS I/O pin.
- Device supplied pre-programmed with unique USB serial
number.
- Supports bus powered, self powered and high-power bus powered
USB configurations.
- I/O levels from 1.8V to 3.3V. (5V tolerant inputs).
- Battery Charger Detection. May be used by mobile devices to
detect the presence of a charger on the USB port to enable higher
current / faster charging of batteries.
- Low operating current of 8mA (typical) and USB suspend current
of 125uA (typical) current.
- Low USB bandwidth consumption.
- UHCI/OHCI/EHCI host controller compatible.
- USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible.
- 16 Pin SSOP and QFN packages (both RoHS compliant).
- FT1248 serial parallel interface in 1, 2 or 4 bit wide
mode.
- Similar to an SPI slave in 1 bit mode
- Entire USB protocol handled on the chip. No USB specific
firmware programming required.
- Fully integrated 2048 byte MTP Memory for storing device
descriptors and CBUS I/O configuration.
- Fully integrated clock generation with no external crystal
required plus optional clock output selection enabling a glue-less
interface to external MCU or FPGA.
- Data transfer rates to 500 kByte/s
- 512 byte receive buffer and 512 byte transmit buffer utilising
buffer smoothing technology to allow for high data throughput.
- Configurable CBUS I/O pin.
- Device supplied pre-programmed with unique USB serial
number.
- Supports bus powered, self powered and high-power bus powered
USB configurations.
- Integrated +3.3V level converter for USB I/O.
- True 3.3V CMOS drive output and TTL input. (operates down to
1V8 with external pull-ups)
- I/O levels from 1.8V to 3.3V. (5V tolerant inputs).
- Configurable I/O pin output drive strength.
- Battery Charger Detection. May be used by mobile devices to
detect the presence of a charger on the USB port to enable higher
current / faster charging of batteries.
- Integrated power-on-reset circuit.
- Internal 3.3V/1.8V LDO regulators
- Low operating current of 8mA (typical) and USB suspend current
of 125uA (typical) current.
- Low USB bandwidth consumption.
- UHCI/OHCI/EHCI host controller compatible.
- USB 2.0 Full Speed compatible.
- Extended operating temperature range: -40°C to 85°C
- 16 Pin SSOP and QFN packages (both RoHS compliant).
- USB to SPI interface in 1-bit mode
- Upgrading Legacy Peripherals to USB
- Utilising USB to add system modularity
- Incorporate USB interface to enable PC transfers for
development system communication
- Interfacing MCU/PLD/FPGA based designs to add USB
connectivity
- USB Industrial Control
- USB MP3 Player Interface
- USB FLASH Card Reader and Writers
- Set Top Box PC - USB interface
- USB Digital Camera Interface
- USB dongle implementations for Software/Hardware Encryption and
Wireless Modules
- Detect USB dedicated charging ports, to allow for high
current battery charging in portable devices.
| Part Number |
Description |
Pack Size |
| FT220XS-C-R |
16-pin SSOP single chip USB to 4-Bit SPI/FT1248 IC,
Revision C * |
Reel of 3000 |
| FT220XS-D-R |
16-pin SSOP single chip USB to 4-Bit SPI/FT1248 IC,
Revision D ** |
Reel of 3000 |
| FT220XS-C-U |
16-pin SSOP single chip USB to 4-Bit SPI/FT1248 IC,
Revision C *
|
Tube of 100 |
| FT220XS-D-U |
16-pin SSOP single chip USB to 4-Bit SPI/FT1248 IC,
Revision C ** |
Tube of 100 |
| FT220XQ-C-R |
16-pin QFN single chip USB to 4-Bit SPI/FT1248 IC,
Revision C * |
Reel of 5000 |
| FT220XQ-D-R |
16-pin QFN single chip USB to 4-Bit SPI/FT1248 IC,
Revision D ** |
Reel of 5000 |
| FT220XQ-C-T |
16-pin QFN single chip USB to 4-Bit SPI/FT1248 IC,
Revision C * |
Tray of 490 |
| FT220XQ-D-T |
16-pin QFN single chip USB to 4-Bit SPI/FT1248 IC,
Revision D ** |
Tray of 490 |
| * Revision C has been withdrawn. Please see the
X-Chip Notice under 'Resources and Documentation' |
| ** Revision D addresses the problem in Revision C.
Revision D chips will be available from mid-October 2012 |
| Breakout Modules |
| UMFT220XB |
USB to FT1248 uses 2 FT1248 I/O lines, 3.3V power out (with a
50mA current limit) and fused 5V. Standard option, connector
fitted to CN2. |
Each |
| UMFT220XB-NC |
USB to FT1248 uses 2 FT1248 I/O lines, 3.3V power out (with a
50mA current limit) and fused 5V. No connector option, no
connector is fitted to CN2. |
Each |
| UMFT220XB-WE |
USB to FT1248 uses 2 FT1248 I/O lines, 3.3V power out (with a
50mA current limit) and fused 5V. Wire ended option, 6" flying
leads fitted to CN2. |
Each |
| Development Modules |
| UMFT220XA-01 |
USB to 4-bit SPI/FT1248 evaluation module. Pin
Length: 4.6mm. |
Each |
| UMFT220XA-02 |
USB to 4-bit SPI/FT1248 evaluation module. Pin
Length: 3.6mm (when available). |
Each |
Breakout Module
The UMFT220XB Breakout Module provides the most
cost-effective and simplest development hardware for
the FT220X USB to 4-Bit SPI/FT1248 interface IC.

Development Module
The UMFT220XA Development Module is based on
the FT220XQ (16-pin QFN) chip and offers access to all the
pins of the FT220X.
