FTDI VDRIVE3 USB Host Controller Module

VDrive3 is a USB host / microcontroller development module with an enclosure. The default firmware pre-loaded in the VDrive3 module supports UART or SPI interfacing with a system host controller. This product provides an attractive solution for quick and easy integration of applications such as enabling access to USB memory stick / thumb drive devices.

The VDrive3 is a drop in replacement for the VDrive2 for the majority of VDrive2 applications. However, for a small number of applications that use SPI, some changes to the application software may be required.

Features

• Vinculum-II microcontroller/USB host controller IC
• Product available as shown or with a lid covering the USB port
• USB “A” type socket to connect to USB client devices
• 2mm (0.08”) pitch 8 pin header used for the UART/SPI interface
• Connects directly and communicates with a FTDI TTL-232R-3V3-2mm USB-UART cable
• Jumper selectable UART and SPI interfaces, both operating at 3.3V TTL/CMOS
• Pre-programmed with V2DAP firmware
• Vinculum-II debugger module port under neat enclosure, for changing the firmware
• UART programming mode control signals PROG# and RESET# are accessible via an internal header
• The VDrive3 and all components used are Pb-free (RoHS compliant)

 VDRIVE3 Datasheet

 VDRIVE3 Schematic

 AN_176 - Vinculum Comparison of VDAP and V2DAP