Challenging top embedded engineers around the world to demonstrate their skills and innovation, Texas Instruments today announced the DesignStellaris 2010 contest, which takes place through June 23, 2010. Contestants can win by leveraging the Keil™ Microcontroller Development Kit (MDK-ARM) software tools to create a unique hardware- or software-based application that showcases technologies enabled by the advanced connectivity, data efficien...

Texas Instruments introduced the 500-kSPS ADS8331 and ADS8332 successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converters (ADC) with true, 16-bit no missing code (NMC) precision performance.

Texas Instruments introduced a 3.2-W, mono Class-D audio amp with an integrated digital-to-analog converter (DAC) noise filter that reduces codec noise by as much as 82 percent, compared to devices without this feature. The TPA2011D1’s integrated noise filter could eliminate the need for an external filter on the inputs, reducing component count and cost. The Class-D amplifier’s 1.2-mm x 1.2-mm package size makes it 25 percent smaller...

Texas Instruments today introduced its first dual-output fully synchronous SWIFT power management integrated circuit. The TPS54290 1.5-A/2.5-A converter simplifies power design in consumer electronics with a 12-V power supply, such as a set top box or digital TV.

Responding to the demand for more intuitive, easy-to-use software throughout every design stage, Texas Instruments today announced controlSUITE software for its TMS320C2000 microcontrollers (MCUs) that enable real-time control applications.

Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s smallest, full-featured battery fuel gauge integrated circuit for portable consumer, commercial and industrial applications. The bq3060 turns a battery into a “smart battery” that measures and maintains an accurate record of available capacity, voltage, current, temperature and other critical parameters for lithium-based batteries. The single chip also provides robust battery safety, i...

Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s smallest, full-featured battery fuel gauge integrated circuit for portable consumer, commercial and industrial applications. The bq3060 turns a battery into a “smart battery” that measures and maintains an accurate record of available capacity, voltage, current, temperature and other critical parameters for lithium-based batteries. The single chip also provides robust battery safety, i...

Texas Instruments is adding two new devices, the TMS320C5514 and TMS320C5515, to the industry’s lowest power 16-bit digital signal processor (DSP) C5000 platform. In addition, to help customers get started quickly, TI is announcing two evaluation options including a full-featured TMDXEVM5515 evaluation module and a new low cost TMDX5515EZDSP.

Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first family of standard-footprint power MOSFETs that dissipate heat through the top of the package for high-current DC/DC applications. DualCool NexFET power MOSFETs reduce end equipment size, while providing up to 50 percent more current through the MOSFET and improving thermal management over other standard-footprint packages.

At the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show Texas Instruments will demonstrate its new PurePath Wireless audio technology, delivering the industry’s highest performance CD-quality wireless audio solution. The CC85xx family takes advantage of TI’s design expertise in both audio and low-power RF products to provide a 2.4-GHz system-on-chip that transmits uncompressed audio over a state-of-the-art RF link with no unwanted noise or dropou...

At the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show Texas Instruments will demonstrate its new PurePath Wireless audio technology, delivering the industry’s highest performance CD-quality wireless audio solution. The CC85xx family takes advantage of TI’s design expertise in both audio and low-power RF products to provide a 2.4-GHz system-on-chip that transmits uncompressed audio over a state-of-the-art RF link with no unwanted noise or dropou...

With 2009 recognized as a watershed year in the evolution of the eBook market, manufacturers and developers are racing to meet consumer demands in this emerging segment. Answering the call for differentiated devices, Texas Instruments Incorporated today unveiled an OMAP 3 processor-based eBook development platform to help manufacturers and developers rapidly deploy their endless ideas to launch new, innovative eBook readers into consumers’ ...

Texas Instruments Incorporated today introduced two new Class-D audio amplifiers that advance the home entertainment experience. Capable of driving 600 watts, the TAS5630 and TAS5631 feature the highest stereo output power in the industry, more than twice that of the closest comparable devices. Based on TI’s advanced closed-loop architecture, the amplifiers integrate PurePath HD technology to achieve high-definition media playback and ultra...

Texas Instruments has introduced the 100-kSPS ADS8201, a complete on-chip data acquisition system (DAS) that draws only 600 uA of supply current at 2.2 V, resulting in up to 75 percent power savings over discrete implementations. The ADS8201 offers customers system-processing capability by integrating a complete analog signal chain of four chips into one.

Delivering on its commitment to lead the market by providing both dual-mode and single-mode Bluetooth low energy solutions, Texas Instruments today announced that it has qualified a Bluetooth low energy wireless technology controller on TI’s highly-integrated BlueLink 7.0 (BL6450-L) solution. This is done in conjunction with the recent adoption of Bluetooth® Core Specification Version 4.0 by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). In addi...

Delivering on its commitment to lead the market by providing both dual-mode and single-mode Bluetooth low energy solutions, Texas Instruments today announced that it has qualified a Bluetooth low energy wireless technology controller on TI’s highly-integrated BlueLink 7.0 (BL6450-L) solution. This is done in conjunction with the recent adoption of Bluetooth® Core Specification Version 4.0 by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). In addi...

Texas Instruments has introduced a fully-integrated load switch with typical ON resistance (rON) of 5.7-mW at 3.6-V, four times lower than the nearest competitor. TI’s TPS22924C integrates at least four parts into one to simplify subsystem load management.

Innovating advanced swim training aids for the fitness industry, Swimovate Ltd leveraged Texas Instruments ultra-low power MSP430™ microcontroller (MCU) to drive its cutting-edge Pool-Mate sports watch, the first fully automatic lap and stroke counter on the market. Based on a single MSP430 MCU, Swimovate’s intelligent Pool-Mate allows swimmers to automatically count strokes and laps as well as calculate speed, distance, calories and efficie...

Texas Instruments has introduced the OPA653 and OPA659 JFET-input operational amplifiers, which provide a slew rate of up to 2675 V/us, three times faster than that of the nearest competitor, resulting in improved pulse response.

Texas Instruments has introduced six new digital-to-analog converters (DACs) available in 12-, 14- and 16-bit versions and with either SPI or parallel interface. The eight-channel DAC87x8 family features a typical power consumption in normal mode of 14.8 mW/channel, dropping to