Texas Instruments, a specialist in high-voltage technology, debuts a highly integrated, functional safety-compliant, isolated gate driver that enables engineers to design more efficient traction inverters and maximise electric vehicle (EV) driving range.

At PCIM Europe 2023, Texas Instruments has introduced the UCC5880-Q1 reinforced isolated gate driver, addressing efficiency, reliability, power density and design complexity in electric vehicle design.

The MSP-EXP430FR2355 LaunchPad™ Development Kit is an easy-to-use evaluation module (EVM) based on the MSP430FR2355 Value Line microcontroller (MCU). It contains everything needed to start developing on the ultra-low-power MSP430FR2x Value Line MCU platform, including on-board debug probe for programming, debugging and energy measurements. The board includes 2 buttons and 2 LEDs for creating a simple user interface. It also has an ambient l...

With the advent of USB, end users can perform firmware upgrades in the field by simply attaching the device via USB and executing an application on the host PC. Such an approach has numerous advantages: • Problems discovered after product release can be fixed . • Reduced need for high-touch support, because problems can often be solved by instructing the user to upgrade firmware. • End users have a more positive experience with ...

Our 16-bit MSP430™ microcontrollers (MCUs) provide affordable solutions for all applications. Our leadership in integrated precision analog enables designers to enhance system performance and lower system costs. Designers can find a cost-effective MCU within the broad MSP430 portfolio of over 2000 devices for virtually any need. Get started quickly and reduce time to market with our simplified tools, software, and best-in-class support.

Designing high-voltage applications comes with a unique set of challenges. That's why our power conversion, current and voltage sensing, isolation and real-time control technologies work together to simplify high-voltage designs, helping you reach the highest levels of efficiency and reliability. 

This application report explains the hardware and software applications required for the MSPEXP430F5529LP and MSP-EXP430F5529 boards to work with four Android mobile devices. It addresses customers questions on the software and hardware items needed for the MSP430 USB device and software stack to enumerate and communicate with Android mobile devices.

The TPS274C65xS device is a quad-channel smart high-side switch with a serial interface (SPI) control and is designed to meet the requirements of industrial control systems. The low 65-mΩ R DSON minimizes device power dissipation even when providing large output load current. The device integrates protection and diagnostic features to ensure system protection even during harmful events like short circuits or load failures.

This design implements a three-phase energy meter with Wi-Fi connectivity. The e-meter system on chip (SoC) performs all metrology functions and control the SimpleLink™ Wi-Fi transceiver. The smart meter data can then be displayed on any Wi-Fi connected device via a standard web browser

This application report explains the hardware and software applications required for the MSPEXP430F5529LP and MSP-EXP430F5529 boards to work with four Android mobile devices. It addressescustomers questions on the software and hardware items needed for the MSP430 USB device andsoftware stack to enumerate and communicate with Android mobile devices.

The TPSF12C3-Q1 evaluation module (EVM) is designed to evaluate the performance of the TPSF12C3-Q1. The solution improves the common-mode (CM) electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter in three-phase AC power systems. The TPSF12C3-Q1 IC provides a low-impedance path for CM noise in the frequency range of interest for EMI measurement and helps to meet prescribed limits for EMI standards.

The TPSF12C1-Q1 evaluation module (EVM) is specifically designed to conveniently evaluate the performance of the TPSF12C1-Q1 active filter IC. The solution improves the common-mode (CM) electromagnetic interference (EMI) signature in single-phase AC and 3-wire DC power systems. The TPSF12C1-Q1 IC provides a low impedance path for CM noise in the frequency range of interest for EMI measurement and meets prescribed limits for EMI standards, such as...

Today, cordless power tools (such as drills, saws, and impact wrenches) and cordless garden tools (such as leaf blowers, string trimmers, and lawn mowers) are smaller, lighter, more efficient, and more powerful due to advancements in battery technology and motor control techniques. All of these cordless tools require a microcontroller (MCU) to control direct current through a motor, and depending on the application, it may also control different ...

Texas Instruments' first quarter sales dipped 6% sequentially and 11% year on year to $4.38 billion.

The BQ25176M is an integrated 800-mA linear solar charger for 1-cell Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, and LiFePO4 batteries with continual charge mode and battery tracking VINDPM. The device has a single power output that charges the battery. When the system load is placed in parallel with the battery, the charge current is shared between the system and the battery

Going wireless with the next generation of battery management systems (BMS) removes heavy communications cabling from inside EVs to help improve driving range and reliability. When we create new solutions for wireless battery management systems for electric vehicles (EVs), our customers can design EVs that are lighter, go farther on a single charge and meet the highest level of functional safety standards to improve reliability.

In today’s highly connected world, more products than ever rely on battery power. Batteries are everywhere, from cordless power tools to robot vacuums, and even the e-bikes and electric vehicles you see on your commute. These products and many others like them utilize battery management systems (BMS) to ensure power is safely supplied throughout the product.

This report discusses the results of the total-ionizing dose (TID) testing for the Texas Instruments TPS7H2221- SEP, Radiation Tolerant 5.5-V, 1.25-A Load Switch. The study was done to determine TID effects under low dose rate (LDR) up to 50krad(Si) and high dose rate (HDR) up to 30krad(Si). The results show that all samples passed within the specified limits up to 50krad(Si) LDR and up to 20krad(Si) HDR with VIN Shutdown Current marginally excee...

The TPS25946EVM eFuse Evaluation Board allows reference circuit evaluation of Texas Instruments (TI) TPS25946 eFuse. The TPS25946 device is a 2.7 V to 23 V, 5.5-A eFuse with integrated 28.3-mΩ FET. The TPS25946 family of eFuses have reverse current protection when disabled, bi-directional current flowing capability when enabled, adjustable overcurrent, inrush current, short-circuit, overtemperature protections, adjustable overcurrent transi...

The BQ79718-Q1 provides high-accuracy cell voltagemeasurements for up to 18s battery modules inhigh-voltage battery management systems in xEV/EV.The family of monitors offers different channeloptions in the same package type, providing pinto-pin compatibility and supporting high reuse ofthe established software and hardware acrossany platform.