The TUSB546A-DCI is a linear redriver that supports both USB3.1 Gen1 and DisplayPort 1.4 over a USB Type-C interface. Even though the TUSB546A-DCI was released for the DisplayPort Alternate mode, the TUSB546A-DCI can also be used as a redriver in a USB-C HDMI Alternate mode source application. This document is intended to describe how to use the TUSB546A-DCI in a HDMI Type-C source application. The information in this document can also be applied to the TUSB546-DCI, TUSB1046-DCI, and TUSB1046A-DCI. For the remainder of the document TUSBx46 is used to describe all of these parts

This application note introduces features and performance of TI’s first Network Synchronizer Clock device, LMK05028. The application note highlights the device's unique 3-loop architecture, Hitless Switching with Phase Cancellation, 1 PPS Phase Lock, Zero Delay Mode, and Robust Reference Detector, and discusses their value adds in several applications, including wired communications (Switches, Routers and Optical Transport Networks), wireless communication (Base Band Unit), and industrial applications, such as smart grids, medical imaging, and broadcast video. In these applications, the LMK05028 operates as a high-performance clock generator and jitter cleaner with Programmable Loop Bandwidth, while also offering network synchronization with support for Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and IEEE 1588.

CAN interface has been a very popular serial communication standard in the industry due to its excellent prioritization and arbitration capabilities. In systems with different voltage domains, isolation is typically used to protect the low voltage side from the high voltage side in case of any faults. Isolation also breaks any ground loops allowing only the desired signals to be transmitted, thereby improving signal quality.

Isolated CAN is used for communication with the microcontroller in a wide range of applications such as solar inverters, circuit breakers, motor drives, PLC communication modules, telecom rectifiers, elevators, HVACs and EV charging infrastructures.

In a RF system having the best possible range is important in many cases. There are many factors that can cause poor range. This application report provides a step-by-step guide on which parts of the design could cause shorter range than desired.

Residential smart meters are used for billing of electricity, gas, water, and heat. The technological advancements in these smart meters are being driven by the demand from utility companies to create a smarter and more efficient grid aimed at reducing non-revenue losses. More sensors are being added to collect more data about the status of the grid including pressure, temperature, etc. There is also a growing trend to incorporate higher precision measurements with newer technologies, such as ultrasonic flow measurements, which often end up adding to the overall complexity, reliability, and power consumption. These meters are also often part of radio-frequency (RF) communication networks that can draw a variable amount of power from the system depending on the required output power of their signal.

Thermal design is an important consideration in any power electronic converters. An optimized thermal design enables engineers to use GaN in a wide range of power levels, topologies, and applications. This application note discusses the most important tradeoffs and considerations for TI’s LMG341XRxxx GaN power stage family, including guidance for PCB layout, thermal interface, heat sink selection and mounting methods. Examples of designs using 50-m Ω and 70-m Ω GaN devices will also be provided.

Microsemi SoC Products Group provides radiation-tolerant FPGAs for space applications. However, since the enhanced environmental properties of radiation tolerant devices are not required during prototyping, inexpensive commercial equivalent devices can be substituted during this design phase. This application note describes the basic prototyping methodology for the space qualified RTSX-SU FPGA devices using the commercial equivalent SX-A FPGA devices. This application note includes the prototyping flow, prototyping package options, and other prototyping considerations.

This document discusses the WDT theory of operations, modes, and clock sources. It also covers configuration and code generation using MPLAB Harmony v3.

Microchip’s bPHY Exerciser is a test platform that is used for conformance testing, specifically when conducting a limited physical layer verification. The test platform supports the execution of balanced media physical layer (bPHY) conformance tests in 50 Mbit/s INICnet technology networks. The bPHY Exerciser mainly consists of the bPHY Exerciser hardware and a software that can be used to configure various test scenarios. This document explains you how to setup the test environment, establish required connections and perform specific measurements.

The DIODES DGD05473 and DGD0507A High Frequency, High-Side, Low-Side Gate Drivers in DFN3030-10 are used to optimally drive the gate of MOSFETs. The DGD05473/07A has an integrated bootstrap diode for ease of design and reduced BOM.

This document discusses the case for using piezoelectric buzzers and piezoelectric buzzer drivers

Communicating with ADCs above 500ksps is tough. Adding another variable such as a level translator or isolator to the SPI communication requires more understanding of timing and modifying hardware and firmware. This application note discusses how to achieve the desired dynamic performance with level translators or isolators.

Certified radio modules enabling the radio data transmission in numerous radio frequency bands and radio standards. The radio modules are designed in a way that the mode of operation can be configured via external host micro controller to meet best the requirements of the underlying application. Nevertheless, there are still cases where an adoption or complete change of the firmware is necessary to enable standalone operation, provide new interfaces or simply to optimize the behaviour of the underlying application. Due to the change in firmware the radio certification of the adopted radio module must be verified again. This application note describes in which cases the certification of an adapted radio module can be created on base of the certification of the Würth Elektronik eiSos standard product.

The ubiquity of wireless communications is driving the need for general-purpose RF amplifiers that are applicable to many categories, from 5G systems to radio and antenna applications.

When designing an RF amplifier, the first step is to define some important parameters such as target frequency and gain factor. By selecting the optimal passive components, the transmission characteristics of the amplifier may be enhanced and improved. A well-designed layout that can transmit RF signals and the DC current to power the amplifier stage on a single line without interference or cross-talk further improves RF performance.

A key component for this interference-free operation of the transmission of mixed signals (RF and DC) is the inductor for decoupling the RF and DC supplies. In addition to the usual approach of using a standard inductor, another suitable alternative is to use a multilayer ferrite. To compare and evaluate the ferrite and inductor in this application, an evaluation board of an RF amplifier was realized and measured. This application note also includes circuit design considerations and various recommendations for achieving optimal parameters using two RF amplifier examples.

 Contents:

• Component selection with REDEXPERT
• RF gain block amplifier types in comparison
• Inductors for blocking the RF signal
• DC blocking capacitor selection
• PCB layout considerations
• Measurement setup and results

The first light source for actuating an optoelectronic photosensor was the tungsten filament or incandescent lamp. It was eventually replaced by the GaAs infrared emitting diode which offered longer life, smaller size, less power to operate and less heat generated. The GaAs LED is still the workhorse of the industry and will continue to be used in steadily decreasing numbers for the next few years. It will eventually be replaced by GaAIAs as the industry standard for two major reasons: GaAIAs offer at least twice the power output at the same input current (IF) level and significantly improved coupling efficiency.

The DGD2181M and DGD21814M, High-Side/Low-Side gate drivers are used to optimally drive the gate of MOSFETs or IGBTs. DGD2181M package is SO-8. DGD21814M package is SO-14 with a separate logic ground pin Vss, this can be used when required to separate power ground and logic ground

The Proteus-e is a radio module based on the nRF52 Nordic Semiconductors SoC, which provides various Bluetooth LE and has its focus on low power features. This Application Note shows how easy the "transparent mode" can be used to quickly connect the Proteus-e in order to communicate with a Bluetooth LE connection partner (e.g. a smart device). As second step with more advanced functions, and therefore recommended to be used in applications, the reader is introduced to the Command Mode that is also available to be used on the Proteus-e.

SKEDD is a technology developed by Würth Elektronik with which connectors can be connected to the circuit board directly without soldering. This type of contact offers considerable advantages over soldered connectors.
The REDFIT IDC (insulation displacement connector) is the first series of connectors from Würth Elektronik which comes with SKEDD technology. In the meantime, renowned companies worldwide trust the advantages of SKEDD technology. In this Product Guide you will learn about the advantages of SKEDD and suitable applications for using SKEDD.

This document descirbes implementing the Live Update application on the SAM E54 MCU with the usage of the dual bank Flash.