12-bit, single or dual, 3200/1600/800 MSPS RF sampling ADC
The ADC12D1600QML is a low-power, high-performance CMOS analog-to-digital converter that digitizes signals at a 12-bit resolution at sampling rates up to 3.2 GSPS in an interleaved mode. It can also be used as a dual-channel ADC for sampling rates up to 1.6 GSPS. For sampling rates below 800 MHz, there is a low sampling power saving mode (LSPSM) that reduces power consumption to less than 1.4 W per channel (typical). The ADC can support conversion rates as low as 200 MSPS.
Resources: Datasheet, IBIS model, evaluation module

• Total ionizing dose (TID) to 300 krad(Si)
• Single-event latch-up (SEL) > 120 MeV-cm2/mg
• Wide temperature range -55°C to +125°C
• Applications: Direct RF down conversion, wideband communications, data acquisition systems, military communications, SIGINT, RADAR/LIDAR

ADC12D1600QML-SP: 1KU pricing: ADC12D1600CCMLS $21,250.00

High-definition image sensor receiver
The SN65LVDS324 is a SubLVDS deserializer that recovers words, detects sync codes, multiplies the input DDR clock by a ratio, and outputs parallel CMOS 1.8V data on the rising clock edge. It bridges the video stream interface between HD image sensors made by leading manufacturers, to a format that common processors can accept. The supported pixel frequency is 18.5MHz to 162MHz – suitable for resolutions from VGA to 1080p60.
Resources: Datasheet, functional diagram, SN65LVDS324 IBIS Model, SN65LVDS324 I2C Calculator (requires Java)

• Optimized solution for sensor-processor interface lowers bill-of-materials
• Reduces system power consumption
• Applications: Surveillance IP network, video conferencing systems, industrial video equipment, consumer video applications

SN65LVDS324: 1KU pricing: SN65LVDS324ZQLR $2.65

N-channel controller for dimmable LED drives with low-side current sense
The TPS92690 is a full-featured DC/DC LED controller with adjustable switching frequency up to 2MHz and adjustable current sense threshold giving lighting customers significant flexibility to optimize solutions for size or efficiency. Low-side current sensing makes the TPS92690 ideal for boost, SEPIC, flyback and Cuk topologies. Analog and PWM LED current control methods can interface with many common dimming schemes. LED over-voltage protection, cycle-by-cycle current limit and thermal shutdown protect LEDs and drive electronics from fault conditions.
Resources: Datasheet, functional diagram, N-channel controller for dimmable LED drives with low-side current sense evaluation module board, TPS92690 boost converter matchad calculation tool

• 4.5 to 75V input voltage for use in Boost, SEPIC, flyback and Cuk topologies
• Low-side adjustable current sense (50mV - 500mV)
• Applications: Automotive forward lighting (Q100), general purpose area lighting, constant current regulator

TPS92690: 1KU pricing: TPS92690PWP/NOPB $1.45, TPS92690PWPR/NOPB $1.45

Supply selection IC
The TPS22986 is a supply selection device for active Thunderbolt™ cables. The device selects a 3.3V input from two available supplies and connects the chosen input to two outputs, OUTA and OUTB. When a 3.3V supply is not present, the outputs become high impedance.
Resources: Datasheet, HSPICE transient model

• >2.8V to 19.8V input passes the needed 3.3V supply to the active cable circuitry, but blocks a wide range of high voltage inputs
• Auto selects 3.3 V supply to protect the cable circuitry and follow the Thunderbolt system supply sequencing without any control needed from the system.
• Applications: Thunderbolt cables, notebooks, desktop computers, power management systems

TPS22986: 1KU pricing: TPS22986YFPR $0.65

3.3V to 18V MUX with over-current limit for use in Thunderbolt™
The TPS22981 is a current-limited power mux providing a connection to a peripheral device from either a low-voltage supply (3V to 3.6V) or a high-voltage supply (4.5V to 19.8V). The desired output is selected by digital control signals. The high-voltage (VHV) and low-voltage (V3P3) switch current limits are set with external resistance. Once the current limit is reached, the TPS22981 will control the switch to maintain the current at this limit.
Resources: Datasheet, HSPICE transient model, IBIS model, evaluation module

• Wider range on the high-voltage input allows more protection to voltage conditions.
• Low RDSON reduces power dissipation in switch.
• Applications: Thunderbolt hosts (notebooks), Thunderbolt peripherals (hard drives)

TPS22981: 1KU pricing: TPS22981RGPR $1.10

Frontend PMU with switchmode charger for two to three cells in series
The TPS65090A is a single-chip power management IC for portable applications. Three highly efficient step-down converters are targeted for providing a fixed 5 V system voltage, a fixed 3.3 V system voltage and an adjustable voltage rail. The step-down converters enter a low-power mode at light load for maximum efficiency across the widest possible range of load currents. The step-down converters allow the use of small inductors and capacitors to achieve a small solution size. The devices also integrate two general purpose, always-on LDOs for powering circuit blocks, which control the system while shut down.
Resources: Datasheet, evaluation module board, Gerber files, EVM software

• 10 to 20 percent longer battery run-time: full voltage range of each cell can be used.
• Reduces total solution size by 60 percent
• Applications: Front-end PMU for ARM® processors, tablets, netbooks, notebooks, industrial/medical

TPS65090: 1KU pricing: TPS65090ARVNR $4.95, TPS65090ARVNT $5.69

2.5-A, 5-A, 35-VMAX VDD FET and IGBT single gate driver
The UCC27531 is a single-channel, high-speed, gate driver capable of effectively driving MOSFET and IGBT power switches by up to 2.5-A source and 5-A sink (asymmetrical drive) peak current. Strong sink capability in asymmetrical drive boosts immunity against parasitic Miller turn-on effect. The UCC27531 device also features a split-output configuration where the gate-drive current is sourced through OUTH pin and sunk through OUTL pin. This pin arrangement allows the user to apply independent turn-on and turn-off resistors to the OUTH and OUTL pins respectively and easily control the switching slew rates.
Resources: Datasheet, PSpice transient model, evaluation module, power stage designer of most commonly used switchmode power supplies

• Asymmetrical 2.5A peak source current and strong 5A peak sink current capability at VDD=18V improves immunity
• Ability of input pins to handle voltage levels not restricted by VDD pin bias voltage allows easy, independent optimization of turn-on and turn-off speeds
• Applications: Companion to digital power controllers, motor control, renewable energy (solar power), gate drive for emerging WBG power devices, superior replacement to discretes

UCC27531: 1KU pricing: UCC27531DBVR $0.75, UCC27531DBVT $0.86

1.6-V to 6.3-V input, 6-A synchronous step down swift converter
The TPS50601 is a 6.3-V, 6-A synchronous step down converter that is optimized for small designs by offering high efficiency and integrating the high-side and low-side MOSFETs. Further space savings are achieved through current mode control, which reduces component count, and a high-switching frequency, reducing the inductor's footprint. The devices are offered in a thermally-enhanced 20-pin ceramic, dual in-line flatpack package.
Resources: Datasheet, PSpice transient model, EVM dual operation, EVM single operation

• Integrated 60 mΩ High Side and 30 mΩ Low Side MOSFETs offers 94 percent peak efficiency
• Sync pin feature supports parallel operation mode for driving power rails with up to 12A requirements
• Applications: Satellite, down-hole drilling, exploration

TPS50601-SP: 1KU pricing: TPS50601MHKHV $2,150.00

40V step-down converter with EcoMode™ and LDO regulator
The TPS65320-Q1 power supply is a combination of a single high-voltage switch mode asynchronous buck power supply and an LDO regulator. This is a monolithic high-voltage switching regulator with an integrated switch of 40 V, a power MOSFET, and a low standby current LDO. The device has a voltage supervisor, which monitors the outputs of the switch mode power supply. To reduce heat, the input supply of the LDO can auto source from the input voltage to the output of the buck. The low voltage tracking feature can possibly eliminate the need to use a boost converter during cold crank conditions.
Resources: Datasheet, PSpice transient model, EVM dual operation, EVM single operation

• Single-stage wireless power receiver and Li-Ion/Li-Pol battery charger
• 93 percent peak AC-DC charging efficiency
• Applications: Low-power handheld devices, e-readers and tablet computers, mobile phones, multimedia players, digital still and digital video camera

TPS65320-Q1: 1KU pricing: TPS65320QPWPRQ1 $ 1.10

Simple LED driver for MR16 and AR111 applications
The TPS92560 is a simple LED driver designed to drive high-power LEDs by drawing constant current from the power source. The device is ideal for MR16 and AR111 applications that need good compatibility to DC and AC voltages and electronic transformers. The hysteretic control scheme does not need control loop compensation while providing the benefits of fast transient response and high power factor. The patent-pending feedback control method allows the output power to be determined by the number of LED used without component change. The TPS92560 supports both boost and SEPIC configurations for the use of different LED modules.
Resources: Datasheet, evaluation module board, TPS92560 component calculator, reference design

• 6.5-V to 42-V input voltage range compatible with 12V and 24V systems
• Supports Boost or SEPIC topologies for flexible LED load configurations
• Applications: MR16 or AR111 LED lamps, electronic transformer supplies-based, general purpose LED, drive boost or SEPIC topologies

TPS92560: 1KU pricing: TPS92560DGQ/NOPB $0.72, TPS92560DGQR/NOPB $0.72

Flexible, pin-to-pin compatible 100V/48V wide input voltage range synchronous buck regulator family
The L5017/8/9 and LM25017/8/9 product family is the first in the industry with100V input. The fully synchronous operation with both high and low side FETs integrated enables high efficiency, small size and minimal external components. This family includes pin-to-pin compatible 100V and 48V versions, with each offering 600mA/300mA/100mA. The 48V version provides more cost effective solutions to price sensitive market segments such as E Meter. This family of products is also very flexible utilizing flybuck topology to provide both positive and negative rails, or isolated dual outputs for industrial applications.
Resources: LM5017 datasheet, LM5018 datasheet, PSpice transient model (Rev. A), TINA-TI transient reference design, TINA-TI transient spice model, evaluation board, isolated bias supply evaluation board, WEBENCH®

• Wide 9V to 100V input voltage range eases design, lowers bill-of-materials and simplifies layout
• Integrated 100V buck and synch switches provides ease of use
• Applications: High voltage industrial, programmable logic controller, e-meter MCU & PLC power with Flybuck, Isolated bias supply

LM5017 / 18 / 19 & LM25017 / 18 / 19: 1KU pricing: LM5017MR/NOPB $1.57, LM5017MRE/NOPB $1.57, LM25017MR/NOPB $1.25, LM25017MRE/NOPB $1.25