Body Electronics and Lighting Technical Documents

Automotive Exterior LED Lighting Products

Automotive exterior LED lighting products from Texas Instruments (TI) help you build innovative, reliable, cost-effective exterior automotive lighting systems that exceed today’s stringent requirements. Our highly efficient LED solutions extend the life of your lighting system, enable greater driver and pedestrian safety, and enhance the driver experience.

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Short-Circuit Reliability Test for Smart Power Switch

Smart power switches are widely used as short-circuit protection devices in automotive systems. Therefore the robustness of the device under repetitive short-circuit stress is crucial for the entire system. This application report describes the AEC Q100-012 specification and provides the test method and results for the TPS1H100-Q1 device, a smart high-side switch from Texas Instruments.

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Boost and Boost-to-Battery LED Driver Evaluation Board

Applying Multi-topology LED driver circuits using switching regulators, this evaluation module (EVM) with the TPS 92691 Buck Boost regulator allows the designer to have the flexibility of evaluating the drive current circuit regardless of the input voltage being low or high.

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How to Calculate TPS92630-Q1 Maximum Output Current for Automotive Exterior Lighting Applications

This application report provides the method of calculating the maximum output current of the TPS92630-Q1 device in exterior-lighting automotive applications.

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Title	Abstract	Type	Size (KB)	Date	Views
How to Calculate the Output Voltage Ranges of the Charge Pumps in the TPS65150	Read Abstract	PDF	265	06 Feb 2017	279
AN-2013 LMZ1050x/LMZ1050xEXT SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Module (Rev. E)	Read Abstract	PDF	702	02 Feb 2017	355
Class-D Amplifier External Load Diagnostics	Read Abstract	PDF	155	23 Jan 2017	1,276
How to Compensate the TPS6510x and the TPS6514x	Read Abstract	PDF	1099	30 Aug 2016	129
Introduction to the Controller Area Network (CAN) (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	325	19 May 2016	1,963
Understanding IDRIVE and TDRIVE in TI Motor Gate Drivers (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	1216	11 May 2016	1,515
Generation of a VCOM buffer input using PWM signal	Read Abstract	PDF	439	21 Dec 2015	260
AN-2013 LMZ1050x/LMZ1050xEXT SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Module (Rev. D)	Read Abstract	PDF	694	17 Sep 2015	355
Ten tips for successfully designing with automotive EMC/EMI requirements		PDF	380	24 Jul 2015	2,365
Analog Applications Journal 3Q 2015		PDF	7101	24 Jul 2015	939
Hardware Design Considerations for an Electric Bicycle using BLDC Motor	Read Abstract	PDF	530	11 Jun 2014	1,208
AN-2198 Exploring Int Test Patt Gen Feat of 720p FPD-Link III Devices (Rev. C)	Read Abstract	PDF	105	28 Jun 2013	780
AN-1533 Overvoltage Protection Circuit for Automotive Load Dump (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	83	06 May 2013	1,539
AN-1696 Designing a Boost LED Driver Using the LM5022 (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	238	06 May 2013	613
AN-2027 Inverting Application for the LMZ14203 SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Module (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	244	06 May 2013	675
Thermal Performance of the LM3404/04HV in SO-8 and PSOP-8 Packages (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	146	01 May 2013	184
LVDS Repeaters and Crosspoints Extend the Reach of FPD-Link II Interfaces (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	101	29 Apr 2013	306
DS15BA101 & DS15EA101 Enable Long Reach Applications for Embedded Clock SER/DES (Rev. E)	Read Abstract	PDF	170	29 Apr 2013	432
AN-915 Automotive Physical Layer SAE J1708 and the DS36277 (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	184	26 Apr 2013	191
AN-1807 FPD-Link II Display SerDes Overview (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	45	26 Apr 2013	442
Extending the Reach of a FPD-Link II Interface with Cable Drivers and Equalizers (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	118	26 Apr 2013	207
Improving the Robustness of Channel Link Designs with Channel Link II Ser/Des (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	62	26 Apr 2013	181
AN-2068 DS90UR241/124 Spread Spectrum Tolerance Support (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	70	26 Apr 2013	56
I2C Communication Over FPD-Link III with Bidirectional Control Channel (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	53	26 Apr 2013	1,354
Quick Start Guide for a 0.5 Amp Buck Regulator Using The LM5574 and LM25574 (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	61	23 Apr 2013	119
Quick Start Guide for a 1.5 Amp Buck Regulator Using the LM5575 and LM25575 (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	63	23 Apr 2013	203
Quick Start Guide for a 3 Amp Buck Regulator Using the LM5576 and LM25576 (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	63	23 Apr 2013	229
SIMPLE SWITCHER Regulators Take Over Automotive Applications (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	72	23 Apr 2013	324
AN-1990 Compensation for Current Mode Control SEPIC Converters (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	247	23 Apr 2013	486
Modeling & Design of Current Mode Control Boost Converters (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	316	23 Apr 2013	956
AN-2020 Thermal Design By Insight, Not Hindsight (Rev. C)	Read Abstract	PDF	568	23 Apr 2013	723
AN-2026 Effect of PCB Design on Thermal Performance of SIMPLE SWITCHER Modules (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	455	23 Apr 2013	359
AN-2052 Texas Instruments SIMPLE SWITCHER Power Modules and EMI (Rev. C)	Read Abstract	PDF	99	23 Apr 2013	276
Constant Current Constant Voltage Buck Converter w/LM25085 (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	377	23 Apr 2013	1,037
AN-1950 Silently Powering Low Noise Applications (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	10453	22 Apr 2013	206
Using a fixed threshold in ultrasonic distance-ranging automotive applications		PDF	753	17 Jul 2012	473
TI OMAP4430 POP SMT Design Guideline (Rev. C)	Read Abstract	PDF	3170	03 Nov 2011	593
Go the Distance: Industrial SerDes with Embedded Clock and Control		PDF	417	20 Oct 2010	260
Bridging the Divide: A DAC Applications Tutorial (Precision Signal Path)		PDF	1909	23 Sep 2010	184
TPIC74100-Q1 Buck/Boost Switch Mode Regulator (Rev. B)	Read Abstract	PDF	302	22 Sep 2010	166
An Alternative Approach to Higher-Power Boost Converters		PDF	300	30 Nov 2009	623
Dimming Techniques for Switched-Mode LED Drivers		PDF	425	30 Jul 2009	4,030
Message priority inversion on a CAN bus		PDF	695	11 Mar 2009	125
Critical Spacing of CAN Bus Connections (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	335	22 Jan 2009	512
Energy Eff & Rel in Auto Trans Sys (High Temp Dig Temp Sensor)	Read Abstract	PDF	619	05 Jan 2009	277
Liquid-Level Monitoring Using a Pressure Sensor		PDF	312	15 Oct 2008	3,210
PCB Assembly Guidelines for 0.4mm Package-On-Package(PoP) Packages, Part II	Read Abstract	PDF	1404	12 Sep 2008	80
Flash Programming Solutions for the TMS320F28xxx DSCs	Read Abstract	PDF	423	19 Aug 2008	2,654
Optmiz Pwr Cntrlr Dsigns thru Utiliz Freq & Sync, Ext Ref, Trking & Precis EN		PDF	359	24 Apr 2008	69
Common-Mode Chokes in CAN Networks: Source of Unexpected Transients	Read Abstract	PDF	230	29 Jan 2008	370
Controller Area Network Physical Layer Requirements	Read Abstract	PDF	408	28 Jan 2008	461
Adaptive Speed Control for Automotive Systems	Read Abstract	PDF	324	20 Nov 2007	380
Configuring Source of Multiple ePWM Trip-Zone Events	Read Abstract	Multiple Files		25 Oct 2007	590
TMS320F281x Boot ROM Serial Flash Programming	Read Abstract	Multiple Files		11 Oct 2007	1,600
Common Trace Transmission Problems and Solutions	Read Abstract	PDF	1378	08 May 2007	130
Operation and Benefits of Active-Clamp Forward Power Converters		PDF	524	22 Mar 2007	2,854
LM5030 Application: DC - DC Converter Utilizing the Push-Pull Topology	Read Abstract	PDF	329	21 Mar 2007	1,862
DC - DC Converter Featuring the Cascaded Power Converter Topology	Read Abstract	PDF	384	21 Mar 2007	802
Driving LEDs: To Cap or Not to Cap		PDF	542	21 Mar 2007	1,810
Improved CAN network security with TI’s SN65HVD1050 transceiver		PDF	195	17 Jul 2006	140
Improving Machinery Vibration Analysis		PDF	522	07 Jul 2006	357
LIDAR System Design for Automotive/Industrial/Military Applications		PDF	435	24 Mar 2006	3,005
Power Line Communication for Lighting Apps using BPSK w/ a Single DSP Controller	Read Abstract	PDF	1661	07 Mar 2006	444
Replcing Dedictd Protocl Contrl w/Code Eff & Config Microc-Low Spd CAN Ntwk Apps	Read Abstract	PDF	163	04 Oct 2004	65
SLIO-CAN CAN-Linked I/O Based on COP884BC	Read Abstract	PDF	901	04 Oct 2004	101
CAN Products from National Semiconductor Users Guide and Application Note	Read Abstract	PDF	648	04 Oct 2004	63
AN-453 COPS Based Automobile Instrument Cluster	Read Abstract	PDF	151	14 May 2004	81
Using CAN Network for Cost Effective DC Motor Cntrl in Vehicle Body Electronics	Read Abstract	PDF	128	12 May 2004	293
AN-162 LM2907 Tachometer/Speed Switch Building Block Applications	Read Abstract	PDF	346	01 May 2004	449
AN-454 Automotive Multiplex Wiring	Read Abstract	PDF	147	01 May 2004	578
Four-Speed Fan Control Using Simple Remote Diode Temperature Sensor	Read Abstract	PDF	95	06 Mar 2003	121
Using CAN Arbitration for Electrical Layer Testing	Read Abstract	PDF	510	13 Jan 2003	498
A System Evaluation of CAN Transceivers	Read Abstract	PDF	252	11 Mar 2002	726
Live Insertion with Differential Interface Products	Read Abstract	PDF	192	06 Feb 2002	188
DN-49 UC2577 Controls SEPIC Converter for Automotive Applications	Read Abstract	PDF	61	05 Sep 1999	66
Acoustic- Echo Cancellation Software for Hands-Free Wireless Systems	Read Abstract	PDF	109	01 Jul 1997	202
Designing an Audioprocessor for Automobiles With the TMS320C50 DSP	Read Abstract	PDF	317	01 Jul 1997	51
Automotive Anti-Lock Brake System Control Using Power+ Control Devices (Rev. A)	Read Abstract	PDF	132	21 Nov 1996	596
Integrated Automotive Signal Processing and Audio System Using a TMS320C3x DSP	Read Abstract	PDF	434	01 Sep 1996	340
Linear Products Automotive Solenoid and Lamp Control	Read Abstract	PDF	92	01 Mar 1996	150
Automotive Fuel Injector Control Using Power+ Control With Power+ Arrays	Read Abstract	PDF	115	19 Nov 1995	661
Engine Knock Detection Using Spectral Analysis With TMS320C25 or TMS320C30 DSPs	Read Abstract	PDF	254	01 Jan 1995	1,760

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