Among the many available topologies used for power-supply converters, the flyback design offers some distinct advantages along with unique idiosyncrasies. There’s a wide and diverse array of power-supply converter topologies among which to choose, each with tradeoffs in their various performance attributes and cost. The flyback design is a converter approach which has been used […]
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LM5164 100 V, 1 A DC/DC buck converter extends battery life
Texas Instruments introduced a wide-input-voltage (VIN) synchronous DC/DC buck converter with the industry’s best combination of light load efficiency, ease of design and overall power solution cost. The 100-V, 1-A LM5164 step-down voltage converter shrinks board space in rugged battery-powered industrial and automotive power supplies. Used in conjunction with TI’s WEBENCH Power Designer, this new […]
RF-sampling transceivers enable multiantenna wideband systems
Texas Instruments has introduced two new RF-sampling transceivers that are the first in the industry to integrate four analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and four digital-to-analog converters (DACs) in a single chip. With the industry’s widest frequency range, highest instantaneous bandwidth and 75 percent smaller design footprint than a discrete solution, the quad-channel AFE7444 and dual-channel AFE7422 […]
PHY transceivers expand Ethernet connectivity options
Texas Instruments today introduced two new Ethernet physical layer (PHY) transceivers, expanding connectivity options for designers of both space-constrained applications and time-sensitive networks (TSNs). The DP83825I low-power 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet PHY has a 44 percent smaller package size than competing devices and provides a 150-meter cable reach. The DP83869HM is the industry’s only gigabit Ethernet PHY […]
Heat sinks, Part 2: Available components
Part 1 of this FAQ looked at the basic issues associated with cooling and heat sinks. Part 2 focuses on the various heat sinks available. Q: Are heat sinks limited to a single component such as an IC? A: No, there are heat sinks which fit entire unit or chassis cool such as those which […]
60 GHz Radar on Module targets industrial automation applications
Mistral Solutions announced its USB-powered, production-ready 60GHz Radar on Module [RoM] for industrial automation applications. The 60GHz RoM is a highly-integrated ultra-compact solution based on TI’s newly launched IWR6843 Antenna on Package (AoP) chipset. Mistral’s 60GHz small form factor RoM is among the first Industrial Radar Modules based on Texas Instruments IWR6843 Antenna on Package […]
Antenna and board design incorporate 60 GHz mmWave sensors
Ainstein announced an antenna and board design for 60-GHz mmWave radar over-the-door sensors (ODS) using Texas Instruments’ IWR6843 family of devices. With Ainstein’s innovative radar system design, customization, and manufacturing capabilities, building automation designers can now leverage TI’snew 60-GHz mmWave sensors in overhead mounting positions for highly customized applications. This combination enables near real-time decision-making and signal […]
Tiny precision data converters cover 14 thru 24-bit resolution ranges
Texas Instruments introduced four tiny precision data converters, each the industry’s smallest in its class. The new data converters enable designers to add more intelligence and functionality, while shrinking system board space. The DAC80508 and DAC70508 are eight-channel precision digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that provide true 16- and 14-bit resolution, respectively. The ADS122C04 and ADS122U04 are […]
12-bit, 29-kHz RGB LED drivers boast 29-kHz dimming frequency
Texas Instruments introduced a new family of LED drivers with integrated, independent color mixing, brightness control and a power-saving mode. The LP5018, LP5024, LP5030 and LP5036 enable smooth, vivid color and reduce system power consumption. The devices are the industry’s first to offer a 29-kHz dimming frequency, above human-audible range, to help designers of applications […]
Single-chip CMOS 60-GHz sensors include antenna-on-package features
To advance millimeter-wave (mmWave) sensor technology in worldwide industrial applications, Texas Instruments announced its 60-GHz sensor portfolio, the highest resolution single-chip, complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS), for industrial systems. IWR6x mmWave sensors enable industrial automation through on-chip processing capabilities, providing real-time decision-making and signal processing. The newest 60-GHz mmWave sensors will be the first to include antenna-on-package […]