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FTDI Chip USB Key Security Device

FTDI USB Key Security Device has a unique identification number burned into it during manufacture. This FTDIChip-ID™ number is only readable over the USB interface making it an ideal key for unlocking particular applications. The FTDI USB Key features a simple to use the USB interface to any USB host or hub. The unique FTDIChip-ID number can be used to provide a security dongle for software applications. Additional security is possible by encrypting the FTDIChip-ID number and storing it in the EEPROM writeable area of the FTDI USB Key.

Features

  • Simple to use the USB interface to any USB host or hub
  • Unique FTDIChip-ID™ number can be used to provide a security dongle for software applications
  • Enhanced security protection using SafeGuard-IT Active-X control for Windows to generate asymmetric public-private key encryption to provide secure dongle functionality
  • Additional security possible by encrypting the FTDIChip-ID™ number and storing in EEPROM writeable area of FTDI USB Key
  • USB Key can be used to unlock security systems for access control
  • Password-protected access.

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FTDI Chip USB Key Security Device
Published: 2010-12-02 | Updated: 2022-03-11