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• Amplifiers
• Data Converters
• Power Management
• Interface
• Tools and Models
• Design Tools
• New Literature and Videos
• Training and Seminars
• Company-Authored Articles in the Media
• Customer Support Contact Information
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SN65HVD72: RS-485 transceiver with IEC ESD protection: evaluation module


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AMPLIFIERS

1.5A Low Voltage Stepper or Brushed DC Motor Driver with Dual Supplies
The DRV8835 provides an integrated motor driver solution for cameras, consumer products, toys, and other low-voltage or battery-powered motion control applications. The device has two H-bridge drivers and can drive two DC motors or one stepper motor, as well as other devices like solenoids. The output driver block for each consists of N-channel power MOSFETs configured as an H-bridge to drive the motor winding. An internal charge pump generates needed gate drive voltages.
Resources: Datasheet, evaluation module, application software, solutions brochure

  • Supplies up to 1.5-A of output current per H-bridge
  • Selectable PHASE/ENABLE and IN/IN interfaces
  • Internal shutdown functions for over current protection, short circuit protection, under voltage lockout and overtemperature
  • Applications: Battery powered toys, cameras, e-locks, micro printers, or smart gas/water meters

DRV8835: Price (1ku): $0.70

 

3.0 W Mono Class-D Audio Amplifier with Fast Gain Ramp SmartGain™ AGC and DRC
The TPA2028D1 is a mono, filter-free Class-D audio power amplifier with volume control, dynamic range compression (DRC) and automatic gain control (AGC). The DRC/AGC function is programmable via a digital I2C interface and can be configured to automatically prevent distortion of the audio signal and enhance quiet passages that are normally not heard.
Resources: Datasheet, block diagram, reference design, evaluation module, spice model, transient model

  • Selectable gain control from -28 dB to +30 dB in 1-dB steps
  • Capable of driving 3 W at 5 V into 4 Ω load or 880 mW at 3.6 V into 8 Ω load
  • Hardware and software shutdown controls and also provides thermal and short-circuit protection
  • Applications: Handsets and PDAs, portable navigation devices, portable DVD players, notebook PCs, portable radio, portable games

TPA2028D1: Price (1ku): $0.60

 

Low Power Stereo Codec with miniDSP, Integrated Class-D Speakers, Earpiece Driver, DirectPath™ Headphone Amplifiers
The TLV320AIC3262 is a flexible, highly-integrated, low-power, low-voltage stereo audio codec. The AIC3262 features digital microphone inputs and programmable outputs, PowerTune capabilities, enhanced fully-programmable miniDSP, predefined and parameterizable signal processing blocks, integrated PLL, and flexible audio interfaces. Extensive register-based control of power, input and output channel configuration, gains, effects, pin-multiplexing and clocks are included, allowing the device to be precisely targeted to its application.
Resources: Datasheet, block diagram, reference guide, IBIS model, PurePath™ development environment, evaluation module

  • Stereo audio DAC with 101dB SNR
  • 2.7mW stereo 48kHz DAC playback
  • Stereo audio ADC with 93dB SNR
  • Applications: Mobile internet device, smartphone, computer, tablet

TLV320AIC3262: Price (1ku): $4.95

 

Solenoid/Relay/Unipolar Stepper Driver Family
The highly-integrated DRV8803/04/05 are quad channel low side drivers with over-current protection and integrated catch diodes. The devices have built-in diodes to clamp turn-off transients generated by inductive loads and can be used to drive unipolar stepper motors, DC motors, relays, solenoids, or other loads.
Resources: Datasheet, DRV8803 evaluation module, DRV8804 evaluation module, DRV8805 evaluation module, application software

  • In the SOIC (DW) package, the devices supply up to 1.5-A (one channel on) or 800-mA (all channels on) continuous output current per channel, at 25°C
  • In the HTSSOP (PWP) package, it can supply up to 2-A (one channel on) or 1-A (four channels on) continuous output current per channel, at 25°C with proper PCB heatsinking
  •  Applications: Unipolar stepper motor drivers, solenoid drivers/relay drivers, general low-side switch applications
DRV8804: Price (1ku): $1.40

 

50W,30W,15W Filter-Free Class-D Stereo Amplifier Family with AM
The TPA31xxD2 series are stereo efficient, digital amplifier power stage for driving speakers up to 100W/2O in mono. The high efficiency of the TPA3130D2 allows it to do 2x15W without external heat sink on a single layer PCB. The TPA3118D2 can run 2x30W/8O without heat sink on a dual layer PCB. If even higher power is needed the TPA3116D2 does 2x50W/4O with a small heat-sink attached to its top side PowerPad. All three devices share the same footprint enabling a single PCB to be used across different power levels.
Resources: Datasheet, block diagram, PSpice model, TINA-TI reference design, TINA-TI spice model; evaluation module

  • Supports multiple output configurations
  • Wide voltage range: 4.5 V – 26 V
  • Efficient class-D operation
  • Applications: TV, Sound bar, HTiB, iPod/iPad DOCK, automotive after market

TPA3116D2/3118D2/3130D2: Price (1ku): $1.80

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DATA CONVERTERS

4.25kVPEAK Isolated Amplifier for e-Metering
The AMC1100 is a precision isolation amplifier with an output separated from the input circuitry by a silicon dioxide (SiO2) barrier that is highly resistant to magnetic interference. This barrier has been certified to provide galvanic isolation of up to 4250 VPEAK, according to UL1577 and IEC60747-5-2. Used in conjunction with isolated power supplies, this device prevents noise currents on a high common-mode voltage line from entering the local ground and interfering with or damaging sensitive circuitry.
Resources: Datasheet, block diagram, reference design, TINA-TI spice model, evaluation module

  • ±250-mV input voltage range optimized for shunt resistors
  • Very low nonlinearity: 0.075% max at 5 V
  • Low offset error: 1.5 mV max
  • Applications:  Shunt-based current measurement, motor control, green energy, frequency inverters, uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

AMC1100: Price (1ku): $1.80

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POWER MANAGEMENT

3A, 6V input, up to 97% efficiency, Synchronous Step Down Converter with DCS™ Control
The TPS6209x device family is a high frequency synchronous step-down converter optimized for small solution size, high efficiency and suitable for battery powered applications. To maximize efficiency, the converter operates in PWM mode with a nominal switching frequency of 2.8 MHz/1.4 MHz and automatically enters power save mode operation at light load currents. When used in distributed power supplies and point-of-load regulation, the device allows voltage tracking to other voltage rails and tolerates output capacitors ranging from 10 µF up to 150 µF and beyond.
Resources: Datasheet, block diagram, transient model, applications software, evaluation module

  • 2.5 V to 6 V input voltage range
  • Power save mode
  • 20 µA operating quiescent current
  • Applications: General purpose POL regulator, netbook, DSP supply, personal navigation device, portable media player, system power rail voltage conversion

TPS62090: Price (1ku): $1.70

 

250mA, Ultra-Low Noise Low-Dropout Regulator
The LP5907 is a linear regulator capable of supplying 250 mA output current. Designed to meet the requirements of RF/analog circuits, the LP5907 device provides low noise, high PSRR, low quiescent current and fast transient response. Using new innovative design techniques, the LP5907 offers best-in-class noise performance without a noise bypass capacitor and the ability for remote output capacitor placement.
Resources: Datasheet, evaluation board, transient model, block diagram

  • Stable with 1.0 µF ceramic input and output capacitors
  • No noise bypass capacitor required
  • Thermal-overload and short-circuit protection
  • Targeted Applications: Camera image sensors, touch screen controllers, handsets

LP5907: Price (1ku): $0.30

 

PMU with Switching Charger & Lighting Control
The TPS658310 power management unit is a broad use, multi-channel device, for portable applications. The device consists of an integrated power path management and switch mode Li-Ion battery charger that provides system power from a regulated wall adapter or a USB port. It also handles lighting management with integrated backlight boosts, LED matrix controller for keypads, camera Flash LED controller, current source and RGB channels.
Resources: Datasheet, evaluation module

  • Dual input power path
  • Switch mode charger
  • Integrated charge current sense FET
  • Applications: Portable applications, handsets, smartphones

TPS658310: Price (1ku): $3.45

 

3V-17V, 300mA Buck Converter with Adjustable Enable Threshold and Hysteresis
The TPS62125 is a high-efficiency synchronous step-down converter optimized for low- and ultra low-power applications providing up to 300mA output current. The wide input voltage range of 3 to 17V supports four cell alkaline and one to four cell Li-Ion batteries in series configuration as well as 9 to 15V-powered applications. The device includes a precise low power enable comparator that can be used as an input supply voltage supervisor (SVS) to address system specific power up and down requirements.
Resources: Datasheet, block diagram, PSpice transient model, applications software, evaluation module

  • Hysteresis consumes (typical) 6µA quiescent current
  • Wide output voltage range 1.2V to 10V
  • 13 µA quiescent current (typical)
  • Applications:  Energy harvesting supplies, battery applications: 4x alkaline,
    9V – 15V bus voltage rails, embedded processing, inverter (negative VOUT)

TPS62125: Price (1ku): $0.85

 

Single Output LDO, 200mA, Fixed (5.7V), Low Quiescent Current, Low Noise, High PSRR
The TPS799L family of low-dropout (LDO), low-power linear regulators offers excellent ac performance with very low ground current. High power-supply rejection ratio (PSRR), low noise, fast start-up, and excellent line and load transient response are provided while consuming a very low 40 µA (typical) ground current.
Resources: Datasheet, evaluation module, PSpice transient model, block diagram

  • 200mA low-dropout regulator with EN
  • Multiple output voltage versions available
  • Applications: Handsets, wireless LAN, Bluetooth, PDAs

TPS799L57: Price (1ku): $0.35

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INTERFACE

3.3V-Supply RS-485 with IEC ESD Protection
These devices have robust 3.3V drivers and receivers in a small package for demanding industrial applications. The bus pins are robust to ESD events, with high levels of protection to human-body model and IEC contact discharge specifications. The driver differential outputs and the receiver differential inputs are connected internally to form a bus port suitable for half-duplex (two-wire bus) communication.
Resources: Datasheet, IBIS model, evaluation module

  • Small-size MSOP packages save board space, or SOIC for drop-in compatibility
  • Bus I/O protection
  • Extended industrial temperature range
  • Targeted Applications:  Factory automation, telecomm infrastructure, motion control

SN65HVD75: Price (1ku): $1.10

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TOOLS AND MODELS

New Additions to the TI WEBENCH® Power Designer in May 2012:
Switchers and LDOs: TPS62125, LM27341, LM27342, TLV62130, TPS51225, TPS54062, TPS54326

Try them from the WEBENCH start panel on www.ti.com.

Model Update
Partial list of models released in March and April 2012:

SPICE Macro: TPS62125, LMV601, LMV602, LMV604, LMV611, LMV612, LMV614, TPA3118D2, TPS55340, TPS92550, AMC1100, LM4782, LME49724, THS3201, TPA3116D2, TPA3130D2, TPS84621, UCC27211, TLV1117LV15, TLV1117LV28, TLV1117LV30, TLV117125, TLV705185, TLV71211, TPS53014, TPS54061, TPS54140A, TPS54525, TPS54526, TPS61253, TPS61258, TPS92551, UCC27518, UCC27519, UCC27523, UCC27525, UCC27526

Get more models: Devices supported by SPICE models

IBIS: ADS1675, ADS1675, ADS7867, ADS8380, AFE7070, CDCM6208, CDCUN1208LP, DDC114, DS90UR908Q, INA3221, LMK01801, PCM1791A, SN65HVD255, SN65HVD72, TAS5614LA, TFP401A-EP, TPA2038D1, TPD4E101, TUSB1210, TUSB8040A, TXS02326A

Get more models: Devices supported by IBIS models

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NEW LITERATURE AND VIDEOS
White Papers:
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Implementing a CameraLink HS Interface Using the TLK3134
Application Notes:
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Designing for Lowest Noise with the TPS62125
Videos:
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One-Minute RS-485: Selecting Speed Grade
DDR Memory Termination and Power Supplies Solutions
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TRAINING AND SEMINARS
Technology Days 2012: Technology Days are full-day technical presentations on new products, TI solutions in key applications, and technology innovations. Topics vary by location and may include signal chain, wireless connectivity, embedded processors and microcontrollers, medical applications, and battery management and power.

 • August 23 San Jose, CA  • October 16 Milwaukee, WI
 • September 25 Boston, MA  • October 30 Detroit, MI
 • October 3 Vancouver, Canada  • November 6 Orlando, FL

Power Supply Design Seminar: The 2012-13 TI Power Supply Seminar series, the 22nd since they were introduced by Unitrode in 1977, provides rich technical and practical presentations that combine new advanced power supply concepts, basic design principles and "real-world" application examples. Whether this seminar is used to gain fresh knowledge of power supply design, or as a review for those experienced in power supply design, the topics presented will be worthwhile for all levels of expertise.

Locations and Dates » Register today
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COMPANY-AUTHORED ARTICLES IN THE MEDIA
BAKER'S BEST: EMI problems? Just the facts, please. (Part 1),” by Bonnie Baker. EDN, February 2012.
A guide to selecting battery management controllers when designing Li-Ion UPS systems,” by Benjamin Sarpong. How2Power Today, February 2012.
The basics of testing operational amplifiers (Part 2): Test op-amps for input bias current,” by David Baum and Daryl Hiser. Test & Measurement World, February 2012.
The basics of testing operational amplifiers (Part 3): Configurable circuit tests op amps,” by David Baum and Daryl Hiser. Test & Measurement, February 2012.
Current Sensing--Part 1: Fundamentals,” by Pete Semig and Collin Wells. Industrial Control DesignLine, February 2012.
Current Sensing--Part 2: Devices,” by Pete Semig and Collin Wells. Industrial Control DesignLine, February 2012.
Current Sensing--Part 3: Accuracy,” by Pete Semig and Collin Wells. Industrial Control DesignLine, February 2012.
POWER TIP #44 (Part 1): Handling high dl/dt load transients,” by Robert Kollman. Power Management DesignLine, February 2012.
Signal Chain Basics Part #62: Design your own simple I2C industrial interface isolator,” by Thomas Kugelstadt. Planet Analog, February 2012.
System-in-package provides viable integration solution,” by Matt Romig and Vikas Gupta. EDA DesignLine, February 2012.
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