This report provides a quick reference of ac-coupling techniques for interfacing between different logic levels. The four differential signaling levels found in this report are low-voltage positive-r
This document discusses what would cause a processor access timeout message in the XDS510 emulator command window. Also discussed are issues related to the validity of the error message information.
The bq2403x Battery Charger and Dynamic Power Path Management (DPPM) IC is a highly integrated IC which minimizes the required wall adapter size by reducing the battery charging current during peak cu
When not properly limited the inrush current in low-dropout regulators (LDOs) can cause system level failures. The TPS720xx series of LDOs have a unique inrush current limit feature and a monotonic output voltage ramp which significantly eases the system level power-supply design. This application report explains how the TPS720xx inrush current limit is different from other inrush limit schemes
CMOS data acquisition and conversion products are becoming the ideal choice for microprocessorcontrolled analog systems. The use of CMOS allows the addition of more digital logic functionality on tothe same die as the analog circuitry to minimize external parts requirements. The inherently low powerconsumption is also a big factor for battery operation and low heat generation in large scale
As portable power designs get more complex the number of power supply rails are increasing. Finding a simple supervisor circuit to monitor all the voltage rails can be complicated due to the number of different rail voltages and desired SVS trip voltages. To provide a solution for the more complex designs the TPS3103 and TPS3306 can be used to monitor up to five different voltage rails. This des
The high speed high gain and fast edge rate attributes of any high-speed circuit requires you to use the high-speed printed circuit board (PCB) techniques to achieve good performance. This application report outlines the techniques to achieve this goal.
The MSP430 family of microcontrollers, as part of its broad portfolio, offers both read-only memory (ROM)-based and flash-based devices. Understanding the MSP430 flash is extremely important for effic
Although active filters are vital in modern electronics their design and verification can be tedious and time consuming. To aid in the design of active filters Burr-Brown provides a series of FilterPro computer-aided design programs. Using the FILTER42 program and the UAF42 it is easy to design and implement all kinds of active filters. The UAF42 is a monolithic IC which contains the op am
This application report describes a 2.4-GHz anti-jamming frequency-hopping system consisting of a designated Transmitter and Receiver, each with distinct functions to avoid RF-channel interference. Th
The TVP5146 video decoder provides support for a SCART interface which is commonly used in the European market to provide synchronized composite and component videosimultaneously. Various fast switching and overlay options are available including digital RGB overlay. The various overlay modes are addressed along with the TVP5146hardware and software setup requirements.
This application report shows how to operate the TPS6116x integrated circuits (IC) with two separate input power rails, one for the boost power stage and one to power the IC itself. In this example,
This application report provides supplementary information about the Texas Instruments 134.2 kHz RFID Base Station IC TMS3705x in combination with an external driver IC. In particular the document shows a low cost and easy-to-implement solution to improve the communication distance between the transaction processor (TRP) and the Reader unit.
It is easy to see from the unique look that the OMAP35x parts have a very unusual footprint. The OMAP35x ball grid array is designed with new technology called the Via Channel™ array which makes significant printed circuit board (PCB) cost savings possible. If the PCB is routed correctly this cost savings can be substantial. This application report explains how this is possible and shows several