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Students change the world with 3 innovative projects
As technology continues to evolve and advance, students across the globe are stepping up to push the boundaries on what’s possible to make modern solutions more efficient and accurate. Not only do...
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How to overcome minimum on-time challenges in switching power supplies
In switching power supplies such as a buck converter, the duty cycle controls the output voltage with respect to the input voltage. While a higher switching frequency is great for reducing the solution...
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Inductive sensing: reliably detect faults in circuit breakers using...
In my last blog post, I discussed how to use inductive switches for proximity applications. In this post, I want to discuss how to use inductive switches in slide switch applications to make circuit...
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How 1.2% more efficiency can help you charge faster and cooler
With portable products packed with new features and an embedded lithium-ion battery inside, one key design consideration is how to optimize the end-user experience with fast and cool charging. Most...
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Upgrading USB chargers from Type-A to Type-C
USB chargers are becoming more and more prevalent, and seem on their way to becoming universal. They’ve gone from just being on your computer to being in wall outlets, wall warts, car panels, airplane...
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Step 2 to build a smart thermostat using an MCU– It’s all about the sensing
Co-authored by Bhargavi Nisarga, Systems Engineer at TIHopefully you are all just waiting to get your hands on the smart thermostat project we outlined in our first blog post. Now, let’s get started...
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One to Watch: First-generation American innovator says: ‘You have to want it’
In our ongoing series, ‘One to Watch,’ we profile TIers who are making a difference through innovation or citizenship.David Jauregui’s internal drive and relentless curiosity took root at a young age...
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5 need to know facts about the new SimpleLink™ Bluetooth low energy CC2640R2F...
Here are the top 5 things you need to know about TI’s latest Bluetooth® low energy device: SimpleLink™ CC2640R2F wireless microcontroller (MCU). 5. Expansion of the SimpleLink™ CC2640 familyThe...
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Understanding undervoltage lockout
I'm told that the optimum environment for the human body is somewhere between 21°C and 30°C degrees, so inside TI’s air-conditioned office – set year-round to a toasty 23°C – conditions are perfect to...
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Achieve big board-size reductions with tiny, precision op amps
Electronics such as smartphones, tablets, notebooks and wearable products are becoming more multifunctional, smaller and slimmer. Achieving higher functionality in smaller form factors requires...
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Can I apply an output voltage to my DC/DC converter?
A somewhat common question that I receive on the TI E2E™ Community Non-Isolated DC/DC forum is, “Can I apply a voltage to the output of a DC/DC converter when that converter’s input voltage is not...
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Solving drone makers’ design challenges
Drones proved to be a key technology on the world’s biggest electronics stage, with more than 60 exhibitors at the CES demonstrating the technology.From package delivery and aerial photography to...
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Automation and Gateways with Scalable Sitara Processors
As connectivity between devices continues to rise, there is a clear need for centralized data collection and processing gateways. Central networking hubs not only need to make local decisions and...
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Solve the challenge of too many wires in high-speed networking equipment
Top-of-rack (ToR) switches, routers, servers and storage, types of today’s high-speed communications equipment, are among the most sleek, powerful and meticulously designed workhorses of the data...
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Powering the IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) – how sweet the sound that saved the wretched life of our appliances. Devices once lost, but now are found, were dumb but now communicate. While these features enable...
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A design tip: accurately and easily dimming auto LED lights
While you probably don’t even think about your car’s headlights and rear lights when driving in the dark, I am fascinated by the many smart minds that are involved in the design of these lighting...
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Power your smart lock for five years on one set of batteries
Linear regulator, boost (step-up) or buck (step-down) – these are the three power-supply topologies for most smart locks. Which do you choose for your designs? Why does it matter?The success of any...
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How does Bluetooth® 5 increase the achievable range of a Bluetooth low energy...
With the core specification version 5.0, Bluetooth® is no longer a wireless protocol just for personal area networks (PAN). Three new data rates have been added to the spec, two of which are...
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Study break: #UniversiTI riddles
Welcome to second semester; cue the leaning tower of textbooks, bottomless coffee cup and permanent residence in the lab. It sounds like you could use a serious study or grading break already… You’re...
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Four new things you need to know about automotive digital cockpit solutions
If you didn’t catch our digital cockpit solutions enabled by the “Jacinto 6” family of automotive processors showcased at CES 2017, I’d like give you a glimpse into four things that you missed. The...
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