The TMS320C80 ('C80) is a 32-bit multiprocessor digital signal processor (DSP) that provides direct support of two independent frame memories through on-chip controllers. This document presents a 4M-byte video random access memory (VRAM) based frame buffer interface to the 'C80 DSP. An in-depth discussion of the hardware interface for the frame buffer card palette a VRAM overview and information
Although designed to be a white light LED driver, the TPS61042 can be configured as a hysteretically controlled boost converter operating in discontinuous mode.
The purpose of this application report is to enable easy migration for designs based on the USCI_A and USCI_B modules to the eUSCI_A and the eUSCI_B modules. The document highlights the new features in the eUSCI module and the main differences between the USCI and the eUSCI modules.
The host port interface (HPI) is an 8/16-bit parallel port used to interface a host processor or device to the Texas Instruments (TI)(tm) TMS320C54x digital signal processor (DSP). The HPI enables a glueless interface with host processors containing single or dual data strobes in addition to separate or multiplexed address and data buses. This application report presents a hardware interface and t
This application report describes how to communicate with the Hercules™ UART bootloader. The UART bootloader is a small piece of code that can be programmed at the beginning of Flash to act as an application loader as well as an update mechanism for applications running on a Hercules Cortex™-R4 based RM46 microcontroller.
This application report describes the operation and performance of a 12-V to 2-V 20-A synchronous buck regulator evaluation design using the TPS5210 Programmable Synchronous Buck Regulator Controller. Experimental data shows tight static and dynamic regulation (?55 mV) fast transient response (within 1 micosecond) high efficiency (up to 90%) and stable operation with good noise immunity. The TP
Gives the recommended PCB layout for the PT3100/4100 series DC-DC converters and gives guidance on the expected thermal resistance and temperature rise Vs power dissi-pation.
This application report shows how to implement a single-chip thermocouple interface. The thermocouple interfaces with the MSP430F5529’s integrated 12-bit analog/digital converter (ADC12_A) through an operational amplifier circuit. The MSP430 encodes the thermocouple readings into a digital value converts them to temperature and stores them in memory.
Tracking dc/dc converters must track a reference voltage. However the rate of change in the reference voltage that the output voltage can successfully track is limited. This application report presents a typical application circuit and the reasons for these limitations along with the waveforms showing circuit performance when the reference voltage slew rates are increased above the maximum.
System designers require accurate component power consumption specifications for the purposes of thermal management component selection and power distribution planning.