FTDI News – FTDI Release Application Note AN181_Accessing Android Open Accessory Mode with Vinculum-II

2011.09.02

As part of our ongoing continued support for Android, FTDI are pleased to announce the release of a new application note.“AN_181_Accessing Android Open Accessory Mode with Vinculum-II” demonstrates how FTDI’s Vinculum-II (VNC2) USB host controller can be used to enable the Android Open Accessory Mode in compatible Android devices and transfer data to/from the Android device. 

The application note provides a starting point for Android Open Accessories mode designers by introducing them to a simple Android application and gives step-by-step detail on how to load the firmware into VNC2 and the Android application. Additionally it provides all the source code for both the VNC2 firmware and the Android application to allow designers to build upon it.