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Current sensors and the bi-polar swing
In last month’s post, I talked about the relationship between an external reference on the output stage of the DRV411 and the common-mode output of the H-bridge compensation-coil drive stage. This...
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Driving motorized innovation
Did you know that there are more than eight billion electric motors spinning tools, machines, appliances and more that touch our lives every day? Making these motor applications more efficient could...
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Easy SSD backup power
Increasing the reliability of solid state drives (SSDs) by operating through brown outs and retaining all data during black outs is paramount. This level of reliability requires a back-up power system...
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Exploring the MSP tool chain: Part 6 – TI’s cloud-based software development...
TI now provides a number of cloud-based software development tools including Resource Explorer, CCS Cloud and PinMux to ease your development. This means you can now get access to documentation and...
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Forbes Names TI one of the “Best Employers in the U.S.”
We are thrilled to announce that TI has just been named one of the 2015 Best Employers in the United States, according to Forbes Magazine. In this first ever list, Forbes reached out to more than...
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Introducing Industrial Strength… your resource for industrial design
Welcome to our new Industrial Strength blog! We are excited you are here and to have a new venue to share with you trends, topics and the latest from TI experts on what is happening in this growing...
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2-wire 4-20mA sensor transmitters: Background and common issues (Part 6)
In part 5 of this blog series, I discussed the construction of an input-isolated 2-wire sensor transmitter. Input-isolated 2-wire transmitters require isolating the sensor power and data signals from...
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What does ULPBench mean for you?
We realize that you face countless challenges while searching for the best microcontroller for your design, especially if you’re focusing on battery-powered, energy harvesting or other applications...
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Noise requirements for ADC power supplies
So far in this blogs series, we’ve looked at the power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) of the ADC and the PSRR requirements for the prior power stage to ensure minimal noise. Before further analyzing...
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48V systems: a good intersection between efficiency and cost in mild hybrids
Those involved in the automotive market are constantly hearing about the 48V system. Why 48V? 48V systems are being adopted in power-train electrification because they:Are less expensive, as they don’t...
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Here’s why head-up displays are coming to a windshield near you
Adjust the thermostat. Change the radio station. Check the speedometer and gas gauges. Glance at the kids in the back seat. Try not to spill the coffee. Grab your smartphone to see who just texted. Oh...
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Take control of your LaunchPad sensor data with Temboo Streaming
By: Vaughn Shinall, head of product outreach, TembooHave you ever wanted an easy way to store sensor data that you’ve been tracking from a LaunchPad application you’ve built? Temboo just released a new...
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Stanford student creates pocket-size science lab
This story originally appeared on Think.Innovate and tells how an innovative student used TI Technology to fill a growing need in the math and science classroom. Clifton Roozeboom watches the organized...
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TI welcomes introduction of Trade Promotion Authority
Today, Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduced The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 to...
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Building the Industrial Internet of Things
The Internet of Things or IoT is an enabling technology that is delivering new use cases and services across a wide variety of markets and applications. When people think of the IoT, they often think...
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Controlling error in measuring power-supply efficiency
Many elements go in to making excellent efficiency measurements in power supplies, but let’s concentrate here on temperature stabilization. Other concerns include quality and calibration of...
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Instrument clusters: moving beyond chimes and dings (part 2)
The automotive instrument cluster has evolved from a basic display of information and statuses to include a variety of gauges, indicators and lights, as well as acoustical effects.As discussed in the...
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It’s fun, informative and a little bit awkward – it’s our new DSP video series
Here at TI, we’re passionate about our DSPs. To help share that passion with you, we’ve created a new video series called “DSP Breaktime” featuring myself and Dr. Arnon Friedmann where we’ll give you...
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Get the noise out of my IoT
Powering radio frequency (RF) components in battery-powered applications is tricky because RF components are very sensitive to noise and interference. To handle this challenge, you might choose to...
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The evolution of electronic prototyping
Figure 1: Solderless breadboard (source: Wikipedia)The breadboard…. A relic from days long past, at least that’s what you hear many people say. Everyone remembers their university class, generally an...
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