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JESD204B: How to bring up your link
In my previous post, Understanding the protocol, I took a high-level functional look at the three states within the JESD204B protocol that are critical to establish a valid data link between the TX and...
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UC Berkeley researcher creates controllable flying insects using TI technology
The words used to describe insects almost always have a negative connotation: Pests. Nuisances. Gross. But to Michel Maharbiz, associate professor at the University of California, Berkeley, he uses...
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They're here! 46 new ULP FRAM microcontrollers are now available!
In June, we announced the worldwide availability of the lowest-power microcontrollers in the industry! Now, that family is expanding to offer the ultra-low-power MSP430FR6x FRAM microcontroller series...
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TI underwrites innovative freshman engineering environment at University of...
This fall, when freshman engineering students at the University of Illinois walk through the doors of their new, state-of-the-art building, the Texas Instruments Design Laboratory will be the first...
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Get your Flow Meter designs flowing with the world’s lowest-power MCUs from...
Expanding on TI’s leadership in smart metering technology, we’ve recently released a series of FRAM-based microcontrollers that enhance the operational efficiency of utility flow meters systems for...
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What You Should Know About Integrated MOSFET's in PoE PSE's
Many power control and protection systems seek an integrated MOSFET along with the controlling IC in order to achieve two goals: (1) a smaller solution, (2) a lower cost solution.As you may know, such...
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Getting tired behind the wheel?
With improved road networks across the country, as well as summer vacations in full swing, many of us have been hitting the roads to get to our destinations. Even though it is fun to be on the long...
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Timing is Everything: Jitter specifications
Welcome back to Timing is Everything! Last time we covered Understanding PLL loop filter response. Today, I will be helping you learn how to better understand the variety of jitter specifications. As...
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Cable voltage drop compensation for backseat USB ports: why does it matter?
With the increasing amount of electronics in today’s automobile, many new functions are being required for passengers. While in-seat television screens and side air bags make cars entertaining and...
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RECAP: Summer Adventures with TI technology draw to a close
Since June, our Summer Adventures blog series showcased different ways TI technology helps make some of the best months of the year more fun and safe. Though this series is coming to a close, TI’s...
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Program and debug LaunchPad projects with ease - Energia support in Code...
Are your incoming students familiar with programming using the wiring framework and the Arduino integrated development environment (IDE)? You will want to let them know about programming LaunchPads...
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Community Highlights - September '14
Welcome to the September edition of Community Highlights! After a short hiatus, we have collected a few great community projects that deserve special recognition!LaunchPad GUI developed by Nate Zimmer...
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How-to Improve Buck Converter Light Load Efficiency with an LDO - Part 2
Part 1 of this series discussed the advantages of using an LDO in parallel with a DC/DC converter to optimize the no-load efficiency of the total power solution. In Part 2, I will discuss how this...
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PLL Synthesizers: A brief overview.
One of the critical blocks in any wireless transceivers is a phase lock loop (PLL) synthesizer. A PLL is a versatile device that finds applications in signal synthesis, synchronization, modulation,...
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Only 30 days until Maker Faire Rome!
We're only two weeks from World Maker Faire in NYC, but in case you missed the post on our Launch Your Design blog, Rome Maker Faire will take place next month on Oct 3 - 5!Stop by the TI booth for...
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Part 1- A voltage reference duel of duals
Developing a low-drift system can be very difficult, especially with a bipolar input signal. Applications such as bidirectional current sensing shown in Figure 1, require the use of two well-matched,...
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Minimize your current, pick a sweet spot!
Pick any CMOS or JFET amplifier and you’ll get the lowest possible input bias (Ib) current, right?Not so fast. If you mean low Ib compared to that of bipolar, then yes. But if you mean sub 10pA, there...
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One to Watch: Fernando, Kilby Labs researcher
In our ongoing series, ‘One to Watch,’ we profile the movers and shakers at TI who are making a difference through their extraordinary work. Below is the first in a series of stories recognizing our 12...
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Proper Detection is Important, No Fooling!
In order for any industry standard to reach wide adoption, two required characteristics are: interoperability and safety. In the case of Power over Ethernet (PoE), the technology’s reputation for...
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3 Keys to Ultra-Low-Power in Wearable Designs
Looking to develop a wearable device, such as a watch, oximeter, or blood pressure monitor? The small size and high functionality required in a smart watch pose two basic challenges to the system...
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