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Powering DDR memory in automotive applications
Double-data-rate (DDR) memory enables high speed and performance in many electronic systems because of its ability to read and write on both the rising and falling edge of the clock.The ability to read...
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Charge electronic locks for shared bikes with the sun
In large cities, the concept of “shared bikes” started several years ago. Anyone can rent a bike and return it to various docking stations throughout the city with a credit card. The rider is charged...
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The future of STEM: How we are empowering girls to be tomorrow’s innovators
Ana Saucedo wants to learn how things work, how technology is created and how professionals build their careers.“I’m really curious about how things are made,” said Ana, who will be a high school...
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Achieve unprecedented current-loop performance from an off-the-shelf MCU
TI’s expertise in real-time control architectures and experience with industrial drive control systems over the last 20 years has led to many cycle scavenging enhancements to its C2000™ family of...
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Making smart meter eFuses robust and reliable
Replacing existing meters (which still use technology developed decades ago), smart meters use a secure connection network to automatically and wirelessly send energy usage to utility companies. The...
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Where are ultrasonic sensors used? – Part 1
Ultrasonic sensors have been used in passenger vehicles for many years in applications like ultrasonic park assist, which help vehicles detect objects at low speeds when parking. However, kick-to-open...
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Synchronous buck controller solutions support wide VIN performance and...
At the epicenter of most power converter implementations is the inevitable trade-off of efficiency and power density. However, new applications are coming to fruition that have unique power solution...
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How to spin a servo from the cloud
Looking for a creative project to reinforce wireless connectivity and the Internet of Things to your students? Here’s one for you – teach your students how to spin a servo from the cloud using the...
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Using digital power MCUs for intelligent EV battery charging
As the green movement increases in popularity, more and more electric vehicles (EVs) of all kinds – from electric scooters and cars to buses and cargo trucks – will take to the roads. The challenge for...
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Help! My power supply unit is unstable – part 1
I’ve heard that there are at least seven reasons to eat, and only one of those reasons is hunger. In the same way, there are many reasons for switched-mode power supply (SMPS) instability, and only one...
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High speed data converter clocking for JESD204B
The JESD204B standard for data-converter clocking simplifies board routing, but puts some requirements on the device that clocks the data converter. One such requirement is the SysRef pulse that is...
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Smart cities never sleep: The future of advanced urban technologies
This multimedia edition of Chief Technologist Ahmad Bahai's quarterly Tech Trends column features an interactive graphic and podcast. Click on the interactive boxes within the graphic to hear his...
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Why are you still driving automotive motors with relays?
With the advent of smaller and smarter integrated circuits (ICs) in automotive electrical systems, it’s time to start addressing the elephant in the room: Why are we still controlling motors in sunroof...
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Sensor-to-cloud: sending all data to one place
In my last post, “ Collecting environmental data with less energy and wiring ,” I discussed making more applications wireless, but how can all this data be collected and manipulated in one place? The...
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Visualize new possibilities for digital signage
Digital signage is changing the way consumers receive information. Companies are actively looking for new techniques to engage and attract people to their products and services. However, many...
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The importance of frequency hopping
Are you a fan of those 1940s black-and-white movies where a damsel in distress gets rescued by a rough-and-ready private eye? If so, then you’ve probably seen actress Hedy Lamarr. In real life, Hedy...
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How to design an efficient and cost-competitive choke in PFC applications
As losses in the grid increase due to bad power factor (PF), mandates call for more and more end equipment to comply with stringent target values. Air conditioners are already fully regulated, but...
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Transform the way you charge your devices with USB Type-C and PD
Nowadays, we see more and more electronics with USB Type-C™ and USB Power Delivery (PD) ports on the market. They range from cellphones, laptops and power banks to drones, power tools, and smart home...
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Peter Balyta: Want to make a difference in STEM? Become a robotics mentor
In Peter Balyta’s unique role as president of Education Technology and vice president of Academic Engagement and Corporate Citizenship, he interacts with students and educators at all levels. In this...
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Designing a building security system with the Sub-1 GHz sensor-to-cloud...
Building security systems come in many system topologies, ranging from a simple alarm system to a complicated network of sensors that all report to a main security panel acting as a hub. These systems...
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