Texas Instruments has introduced a 10A, non-isolated DC/DC power module with fast transient response and high performance. The plug-in module meets the strict three percent accuracy core voltage tolerance requirements of TI's newest 3-GHz digital signal processors (DSPs), such as the TMS320TCI6487, with only 3,000 µF of external output capacitance. The device also supports point-of-load systems that use high-performance DSPs, microprocessor...

Texas Instruments has introduced a monolithic 12-bit, 500 MSPS analog-to-digital converter (ADC) providing unmatched size and performance. The new pipeline ADC offers 64.5 dBFS signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) up to 500 MHz input frequency at 500 MSPS, bringing a new class of performance to customers previously confined to 8- and 10-bits of resolution. In a space-saving 14 mm x 14 mm package, the new ADC meets the resolution and speed requirements of ...

Texas Instruments has introduced what it says is the smalles the smallest two-bank, low dropout (LDO) regulator to support light emitting diode (LED) lighting in portable applications, such as mobile phones, navigation systems, MP3 and media players. The device enables quality color backlighting from a tiny 1.2 mm x 1.2 mm package, allowing end-users to experience blinking and dimming of color keypads and navigation pad lights.

Texas Instruments has introduced two precision operational amplifiers that combine ultra-low noise with lower power, smaller package size and higher bandwidth than competitive 36-V amplifiers. The OPA211 and OPA827 enable breakthrough performance for test and measurement, instrumentation, imaging, medical, audio and process control applications. These are the first devices developed using TI's groundbreaking BiCom3HV complementary bipolar 36-V si...

Delivering a clear path to innovative and cost-effective industrial control applications like digital power conversion, motor control and advanced sensing, Texas Instruments has announced volume availability of four low-cost TMS320F280xx digital signal processor-based controllers. The TMS320F28015 and F28016 digital signal controllers offer 60 MHz of performance starting as low as $3.25 (in 1Ku quantities); TMS320F2801-60 and F2802-60 controller...

Texas Instruments and Arrow Electronics will present a live Analog eLab Webcast for designers entitled EMI/RFI as Seen by Analog ICs on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. CST (18:00 hrs CET). During the online discussion, TI analog expert Bill Klein, P.E., and eLab panelists Carl Wolfe of TI and Peter Goad of Arrow Electronics will talk about types of interference that can impact analog circuit performance.

Texas Instruments has announced the availability of its Small Form Factor Software Defined Radio (SDR) Development Platform, the industry's first and only development platform targeted at the portable military communications market. The platform, developed in collaboration with Xilinx Inc. and other third parties, provides the entire signal chain hardware from antenna to baseband as well as a software board support package that supports a complet...

Texas Instruments is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the registration of its first business operations in Europe in November 1956. The first subsidiary to be set up was Texas Instruments Ltd, located in Bedford, UK. Today, TI's presence in Europe and the Middle East has grown to include over 30 sites in 19 different countries, including 13 R&D centers, an advanced wafer fabrication site in Freising, Germany, and a worldwide business & compet...

Texas Instruments Incorporated and Hie Electronics, Inc., a new company developing next-generation, digital video surveillance applications for extended data storage devices, today announced the selection of Hikvision to provide the compression cards in Hie Electronics’ video surveillance products.

Further demonstrating its commitment to improving all forms of Internet Protocol (IP)-based communications, Texas Instruments Incorporated today extends its PIQUA™ software with its first implementation in media gateways for carrier networks.

Building on its commitment to provide innovative semiconductor solutions to fast growing markets, Texas Instruments has announced that it is providing new levels of support to Russian-speaking markets to extend its local customer service. The enhanced technical service and support structure includes a local representative office in Moscow, a dedicated website and live technical information and support on a local phone number from its European Pr...

Texas Instruments has introduced a high performance, combo sample rate converter (SRC) from the company's Burr-Brown pro audio product line. The SRC4392 integrates a two-channel asynchronous SRC with a digital audio interface receiver (DIR) and transmitter (DIT). Featuring 144dB dynamic range, -140dB distortion and up to 216kHz sampling rates, the device is used in a variety of professional and broadcast audio applications, such as digital mixing...

Texas Instruments has introduced what it says is the industry's first fully-integrated register and phase-locked loop (PLL) for DDR3 registered dual in-line memory modules (RDIMMs). This single-chip device supports high data rates of 800 mega transfers per second (MT/s) to 1,066 MT/s. The device also reduces power consumption and board space to simplify the design of next-generation DDR3 memory modules for servers and workstations.

Texas Instruments has announced a low-power, +/-0.5C accurate, digital-output temperature sensor. The TMP275 is well-suited for precision temperature measurement in a wide range of communications, computer, consumer, environmental, industrial and instrumentation applications.

Texas Instruments has introduced what it says is the first power management integrated circuit (PMIC) fully optimized to support all power system requirements of a multimedia device based on DaVinciT technology. Simplifying power design in portable media players, digital still cameras and other lithium-battery powered electronics, the flexible device provides dynamic voltage scaling and up to 95 percent power conversion efficiency.

Accelerating the trend towards safer, but less complex automotive chassis control applications, Texas Instruments has introduced a new symmetrical dual-core microcontroller (MCU). The TMS570 MCU is the first automotive processor solution to support a certification according to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61508 SIL3 standard - the highest level of safety that is designated for automotive applications. Co-developed with Robe...

Texas Instruments has introduced an expansion of its high-performance family of fully-differential amplifiers that drive high-speed and high-resolution analog-to-digital converters (ADC). Designed for high accuracy 3.3V to 5V data acquisition systems, the new wideband device offers rail-to-rail output and provides both low noise and the lowest distortion for demanding applications such as wireless communication, test and measurement and medical i...

Simplifying system design of hands-free cellular phone kits for automobiles, Texas Instruments has announced the availability of a complete Hands Free Kit Reference Design for use with the new TMS320C54HFK digital signal processor (DSP). This complete small form factor reference design from Lyrtech provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) all the necessary hardware and software for creating unique Bluetooth and audio streaming-enabled, hi...

Continuing to drive innovation in low power audio/voice applications, Texas Instruments announced today the lowest-power addition to its line of ultra low-power programmable digital signal processors (DSPs). The new TMS320C5506 DSP requires just 0.12 mW of power in standby mode and includes other power-efficient features that make it the lowest-power processor in its class. A full 128 KB of on-chip memory makes for greater programming ease, and a...

Texas Instruments has announced it has been awarded a third-year Partners in Performance award by Celestica, a world leader in electronics manufacturing services. The awards are given annually to Celestica's suppliers, in recognition of their excellence in customer service and their support of Celestica's global supply chain.