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European smart grid RF communication in Sub-1 GHz – part 4
In part 1 of this blog series, I reviewed the wireless M (wM)-Bus protocol standard in the 868 MHz ISM band in Europe, while in part 2 I looked at wM-Bus N-modes and the European Telecommunications...
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Powering smart sensor transmitters in industrial applications
Smart sensor transmitters are widely used in factory automation , process instrumentation and control equipment to measure temperature, pressure, flow, level and many other process variables. Figure 1...
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How to detect insulation failures in electrical equipment – part 2
In my last post, I emphasized the importance of insulation in electrical equipment. In this post, I will describe another method to measure the leakage current through the insulation resistance.Figure...
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DC/DC converter datasheets - Calculate system losses
Welcome back to the DC/DC converter datasheets blog series. In this final installment, I will discuss DC/DC regulator component conduction losses.Conduction losses are a result of device parasitic...
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An easy-to-assemble power supply for optical modules
Optical modules are probably not the first system you might think of in the telecom infrastructure market. Because they’re so small, optical modules easily get forgotten – especially when compared to...
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Out of office: Lego product, this TIer’s big idea could become
If his cubical at work and his play room at home are any indication, TI factory engineer Mark Smiley is still a kid at heart. At 34, he still enjoys watching Star Wars movies and monkeying around with...
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MSP I2C Getting Started Guide
Here is an introductory guide to starting your project involving I2C communication using an MSP ultra-low power MCU device:IntroductionI2C (or I2C, for Inter-Integrated Circuit) is a form of two-line...
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Learn the basics of battery charging in power banks
Power banks are popular personal accessories for portable electronics like smartphones or tablets, whose stylishly thin profiles mean limited battery capacities. A power bank is a portable secondary...
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Students join forces to send golfers on the ultimate quest
Are you ready to become the master of the putter? Patience young one. Thanks to the electrical and mechanical engineering students who have joined forces at Rice University, end successfully your...
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What you need to know about transimpedance amplifiers – part 1
Transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) act as front-end amplifiers for optical sensors such as photodiodes, converting the sensor’s output current to a voltage. TIAs are conceptually simple: a feedback...
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A smarter way for solar to power the grid – think inside the box
While the deployment of photovoltaic (PV) systems has grown exponentially over the past 10 years, solar energy still powers only a small percentage of the grid. What has kept solar power systems, a...
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Your next home theater just might fit in your pocket
Think about all the times and places your customers could use a big screen TV experience. But for some reason or another – aesthetics, portability, display quality – it’s not an option. Until now. What...
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Driving non-consumer markets with TI’s dual-mode Bluetooth® module
What do you think of when you hear Bluetooth®? Headphones that stream music using Bluetooth or fitness step trackers that send wireless data to your phone? How about industrial use cases? As Bluetooth...
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Learn how to apply wireless firmware upgrades for MSP430 microcontrollers
As more and more devices become connected within the Internet of Things (IoT), and customer demand means that firmware and software updates become important product requirements, building the...
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Power Tips: Calculate an R-C snubber in seven steps
Ringing in switching power supplies can generate radiated and conducted noise, create circuit jitter and excessive dissipation, and easily overstress components. Ringing is a major concern in...
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Student overcomes homelessness, GEARs UP to earn full ride to Purdue University
William “Brooks” Van Buren’s path to college was paved with daunting obstacles, though none proved to be a match for his determination.Beginning in third grade, Brooks missed four years of elementary...
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Optimizing voltage accuracy
Whether it’s shooting darts or hitting a golf ball, accuracy matters. The same is true of a power supply –and it’s especially true when powering an ASIC, FPGA or any high-end processor. Simply put, the...
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Expanding industrial communication development
A new development tool is now available for Sitara™ AM572x processors. The AM572x industrial development kit (IDK) is the only board from TI that provides access to the PRU-ICSS subsystems on the...
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Tripping point: server power protection using branch circuit monitors
The power consumption of a server station or data center is easily in the megawatts – a data center with 50,000 servers likely consumes 15-20MW. What are the key technologies to manage the power supply...
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How to select the right industrial Ethernet standard: Ethernet POWERLINK
This is the fifth installment of “ How to select the right industrial Ethernet standard ,” a series for designers who have decided to leverage industrial Ethernet in their systems. In this series, I’m...
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