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Programming with Python is now possible with the WiPy
This blog was authored by Daniel Campora, Head of engineering, Skylabs As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to rapidly expand, the need for intuitive and simple ways to connect more of the devices...
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What you can do with a high-CMTI isolator
In my previous blog post , I discussed the use of isolators for protection against high voltage. In this post, I discuss a key performance parameter of isolators: Common mode transient immunity, or...
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Power Tips: How to design a robust series linear regulator with discrete...
There are applications that require loose output regulation and current less than 20mA. For such applications, a linear regulator built with discrete components is a cost-effective solution (Figure 1)....
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Power Tips: Voltage mode or current mode?
There are two types of fixed-frequency pulse-width modulation (PWM) control: voltage mode (VM) and current mode (CM). Figure 1 shows a diagram that explains both control types. This simple block...
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How ultra-low-jitter clock generators can optimize serial-link system...
In a world of ever-increasing Internet traffic and exploding mobile usage, the demands on telecom infrastructures to handle the rapidly growing data and video traffic become increasingly challenging....
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4 key policy actions to advance innovation in American manufacturing
Today is Manufacturing Day, and manufacturers across the nation – like Texas Instruments—will celebrate the great American spirit of making innovative products and introduce a new generation to...
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TI DLP® NIRscan™ Nano Evaluation Module has answers to your handheld...
Since its announcement in March, developers have been eagerly anticipating the day when they can get their hands on the DLP® NIRscan™ Nano Evaluation Module (EVM). And with good reason. The EVM rapidly...
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The delta-sigma advantage to anti-aliasing filters
My last post introduced the concept of signal aliasing and how it manifests itself in data-acquisition systems. When out-of-band signals alias into the passband, they overlap lower frequency content...
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Chain reaction: Analog system design
A chain reaction is a sequence of reactions, each caused by the previous one. In our previous blog, we discussed our hope for a chain reaction to occur by urging Indian universities to make a shift...
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USB Wall Chargers: Conveniences and Challenges
A few weeks ago, while in an airport, I was pleasantly surprised to find built-in USB ports installed on many of the seats at the gate. Most seats had two USB ports, in addition to dual AC receptacles,...
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We are teaming up with the MCFA working group
Certification of avionics solutions can be a challenging process. This is especially true as yesterday’s single core processor solutions are being replaced with more complex multicore solutions. As the...
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How to use boost converters in wireless sensor nodes
In my previous blog post , I discussed the importance of long battery life in wireless sensor nodes and a specific duty-cycled implementation. In this post, I’ll expand on some of the power-topology...
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Three fast facts about our fastest, highest resolution chipset for industrial...
When it comes to spatial light modulation for industrial applications including 3D printing and direct imaging lithography , speed is king. It’s simple, really: The faster developers can create...
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Automation Twitter chat: Get to know the TI experts
Have questions about home, building or factory automation? Join us tomorrow and ask the experts at Texas Instruments all of your questions. We will be talking about the current and future trends in...
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Power Tips: Power converter topology/component selections in high input...
In applications like smart meters and motor drives, the power supplies must convert high-input voltages into low DC voltages for microcontrollers or IGBT drivers. For example, 440VAC or 480VAC are...
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Smaller size, higher efficiency for electronic point-of-sale thermal printers
Electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) machines incorporate a tremendous amount of functionality and technology. First, there is the keypad and display to capture and report the user’s input. There may be a...
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How USB will enable the future of automotive infotainment
As my family station wagon evolves into a home theater, I am going to need more USB ports. I’ll need at least two for front-seat passengers, but will also want back-seat passengers to be able to...
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TI technology breaks down the barriers of sign language
Imagine a device that wirelessly translates sign language to a computer.That’s what Lu Sun, a computer engineering student at the University of Texas at Dallas, has been doing for much of the past year...
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Avoiding common logic design issues
Engineers encounter large array of logic devices, but selecting the device that finally “fits the bill and cuts the deal” for the system can be a challenge to conquer. There are also time-consuming...
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Scholarly deeds in threes
Check out what 3 important lessons university students recently learned:1. Engineering is cool.Photo credit: The University of MarylandBringing hands-on learning to first-year engineering students at...
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