DLP-HS-FPGA3 High-Speed FPGA Module

April 2012:  DLP Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the new DLP-HS-FPGA3 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-FPGA3 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-FPGA3 datasheet.

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

DLP-22322H-PSOC5 USB to PSoC5 Based Microcontroller Module

March 2012: DLP Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the new DLP-2232H-PSOC5 High-Speed USB module based on FTDI's FT2232H and the Cypress CY8C5588 Programmable System-on-Chip.  

The DLP-2232H-PSOC5 module is a low-cost, compact prototyping tool that can be used for rapid proof of concept, OEM solutions or within educational environments. The module is based on Cypress Semiconductor's Programmable System-on-Chip (PSoC®) 5 and Future Technology Devices International’s FT2232H Dual-Channel High-Speed USB IC. The DLP-2232H-PSOC5 provides both the beginner as well as the experienced engineer with a rapid path to developing PSoC-based designs.

When combined with the free PSoC® software development tools (PSoC Creator™ and PSoC Programmer™) from Cypress, this module is more than sufficient for creating anything from basic microcontroller with embedded analog and digital functions to a highly complex system controller.

Download the DLP-2232H-PSOC5 datasheet.

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

DLP-2232MSPF High-Speed USB to MSP430 FRAM Based Microcontroller Module

November 2011: DLP Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the new DLP-2232MSPF High-Speed USB module based on FTDI's FT2232H and MSP430FR5739 FRAM microcontroller. The MSPF5739’s ultra low power non-volatile FRAM operates as unified memory, is configurable as Flash or RAM, allows up to 8 MHz operation with no wait states, and has virtually unlimited write endurance (10^14 cycles).  

This module features the simplicity of a 2-wire serial interface (running at 921,600 baud) connecting the FTDI FT2232H to the new Texas Instruments FRAM microcontroller to form a rapid development tool. The MSP430F5739 microcontroller is preprogrammed with basic functionality for accessing the port pins and can be reprogrammed with user firmware via a 10-pin header using a device programmer (purchased separately).

Download the DLP-2232MSPF datasheet (updated 11-11-2011).

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

LCD Module for MAVRK (Modular and Versatile Reference Kit) by Texas Instruments

October 2011:  DLP Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the new DLP-MAV-LCD1 - LCD module designed to work with the new MAVRK Development platform from Texas Instruments.  

The DLP-MAV-LCD1 combines a 2x16 character LCD module with a 5 switch joystick. Demonstration firmware that runs on the MAVRK main processor will be made available for developers wishing to incorporate this module into their project. The firmware will adhere to the communications requirements imposed by the MAVRK main processor and is completely compatible with the MAVRK (purchased separately) platform.

Additional information will be posted both here and on the MAVRK Wiki pages as it becomes available.

Download the DLP-MAV-LCD1 datasheet.

(Wiki) MAVRK Introduction

(Wiki) MAVRK LCD Modules

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

DLP-2232MSP High-Speed USB to MSP430 Microcontroller Module

May 2011:  DLP Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the new DLP-2232MSP High-Speed USB module based on FTDI's FT2232H and MSP430F2618.  

The DLP-2232MSP combines the same USB interface used in the DLP-2232H and the DLP-1232H modules with a Texas Instruments microcontroller to form a rapid development tool. The MSP430F2618 microcontroller is preprogrammed with basic functionality for accessing the port pins and can be reprogrammed with user firmware via a 10-pin header using a device programmer (purchased separately).

Download the DLP-2232MSP datasheet.

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

DLP-2232H High-Speed Dual-Channel USB Adapter Module

May 2011:  DLP Design, Inc. is pleased to announce the new DLP-2232H Dual-Channel High-Speed USB Adapter module based on FTDI's FT2232H.   Featuring high speed USB data rates, this module is designed to be a drop in replacement for those wishing to upgrade legacy designs based on the DLP-2232M-G.

Download the DLP-2232H datasheet.

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

Current Versions of FTDI Drivers:

CDM (Combined Driver Model Version 2.8.24) Windows Drivers:  WHQL-certified USB drivers are required for 64-bit Windows 7 systems.   FTDI default VID/PID values (0403/6001 for single channel, 6010 and 6011 for dual) listed in the .inf files must be programmed into EEPROM using MPROG or FT_PROG.

CDM (Combined Driver Model Version 2.8.14) Windows Drivers:   Modified .inf files for use with specific DLP Design products on XP/Vista/Windows 7 systems (DLP-TH1b, DLP-D-G, DLP-RFID1, DLP-UT1, DLP-UTH8).   See Note 1

Note 1:  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 and 0403/6011 for dual-channel products) so that the WHQL-certified drivers will load.  Use the MPROG utility (above) on a non-64 bit (ex: XP) machine to update the values in the EEPROM.  You can also hold down F8 during boot on a 64-bit PC and disable the driver certification check so that the non-certified drivers can be loaded and the PID changed using MPROG.   For more info: TN_129

Note 2:  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 change the driver mode from VCP to D2XX (DLL).

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