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Design Considerations

A notebook PC is full-blown, genuine computer that can perform all computing tasks as a desktop computer does. The notebook PC is built with small factor ICs and to be more durable than the desktop PC.

Core Subsystems include:

  • CPU
    - perfroms all operations of the computer according to programmed instructions in the operating system software.
  • MCU/HID
    - Monitor and control various Human Interface Devices (mice, keyboards, etc) and maximize power efficiency of the design through various operating modes.
  • Memory
    - ROM contains the BIOS. RAM stores the application software and data files.
  • Disk Drives
    - stores operating systems, application programs, and data files.
  • Input/Output Ports
    - sends and receives data through serial ports, parallel ports, USB ports, and PC cards.
  • Sound Card and Speaker
    - plays sounds from CDs and DVDs.
  • Display
    - displays information and video/graphic on the LCD panel.
  • Input Devices
    - include the mouse, the trackball, the trackpoint, the touchpad, and the keyboard.
  • Fax/Modem
    - sends and receives data through the phone line.
  • Network Interface
    - allows the PC to connect to the LAN.
  • Power Conversion
    - converts the input power from the AC adaptor to run various functional blocks.

Application Notes (4)

Title Abstract Type Size (KB) Date Views
HTM 8 KB 28 Jul 2009 704
HTM 9 KB 24 May 2006 1078
HTM 8 KB 09 Sep 2004 384
HTM 8 KB 04 Mar 2003 169
    

Reference Designs

Description Part # Company
Boost 35V@150mA PMP2791 Texas Instruments
CC2511 USB Nano Dongle Reference Design CC2511NANO_REFDES Texas Instruments
CC2511 USB-Dongle Reference Design CC2511USB_REFDES Texas Instruments
Multiphase (1.5V@60A) PMP3060 Texas Instruments
Multiphase (1.6V @ 80A) for Memory PMP5456 Texas Instruments
Multiphase 1.05V@25A and 5V@50mA PMP2783 Texas Instruments
Multiphase for Graphics Card 1.1V@33A PMP3961 Texas Instruments
Multiphase for VRTB (1.1V @ 30A) PMP3041 Texas Instruments
SEPIC for Notebook Computer (12V @ 1.5A) PMP2143 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck (1.05V @ 48A) for Intel IMVP6.5 Arrandale CPU Core PMP5800 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck (1.0V@20A) PMP5879 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck (1.15V@14A) for Notebook Computer PMP5835 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck (1.1V at 110A) PMP5096 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck (1.5V@5A) for Intel IMVP6+ Atom PMP5114 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck for GPU 1.1V@25A PMP2993 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck for Intel IMVP6+ Atom PMP5486 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck for Notebook PMP3130 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck for Notebook 1.05V@10A PMP3872 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck for Notebook 3.3V@22A PMP2970 Texas Instruments
Sync Buck for Notebook 5V@9A and 3.3V@5.5A PMP3843 Texas Instruments
XIO2213B Evaluation Module / Reference Design XIO2213BEVM Texas Instruments

Selection and Solution Guides

Solution Guides (1)

Title Abstract Type Size (KB) Date Views
PDF 2.79 MB 30 Sep 2008 1575

Tools and Software

Name Part # Company Software/Tool Type
Code Composer Studio (CCStudio) Integrated Development Environment (IDE) v5 CCSTUDIO Texas Instruments SW Development Tools, IDEs, Compilers
MSP430 20- and 28-Pin Target board and USB Programmer MSP-FET430U28 Texas Instruments Evaluation Modules & Boards
MSP430 USB Stick Development Tool EZ430-F2013 Texas Instruments Evaluation Modules & Boards
MSP430 Wireless Development Tool EZ430-RF2500 Texas Instruments Development Kits

Product Bulletin & White Papers

Product Bulletin (1)

Title Abstract Type Size (MB) Date Views
PDF 150 KB 09 Mar 2010 2082

White Papers (1)

Title Abstract Type Size (MB) Date Views
HTM 8 KB 25 Oct 2006 479

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