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FPD-Link video output synchronization demo
Drive high-resolution, ultra-wide automotive displays with FPD-Link IV dual video output synchronization features. Synchronous dual DisplayPort output from a single DS90UH984 deserializer or quad-OLDI from synchronized dual deserializers can drive multiple, co-located panels to support pillar-to-pillar automotive displays.
ISO1212
The ISO1211 and ISO1212 devices are isolated 24-V to 60-V digital input receivers, compliant to IEC 61131-2 Type 1, 2, and 3 characteristics. These devices enable 9-V to 300-V DC and AC digital input modules in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor-control, grid infrastructure, and other industrial applications.
TCA9536
The TCA9536 is a 4-bit I/O expander for the I2C bus and is designed for 1.65-V to 5.5-V VCC operation. It provides general-purpose remote I/O expansion for most microcontroller families via the I2C interface.
DS320PR810
The DS320PR810 is an eight channel low-power high-performance linear repeater or redriver designed to support PCIe 5.0, CXL 2.0, UPI 2.0, and other interfaces up to 32 Gbps.
DP83TC814S-Q1
The DP83TC814-Q1 device is an IEEE 802.3bwcompliant automotive PHYTER™ Ethernet physical layer transceiver which can work with Unshielded Twisted Pair cable. It provides all physical layer functions needed to transmit and receive data over unshielded single twisted-pair cables.
DP83TG720S-Q1
The DP83TG720S-Q1 device is an IEEE 802.3bp and Open Alliance compliant automotive Ethernet physical layer transceiver. It provides all physical layer functions needed to transmit and receive data over unshielded/shielded single twisted-pair cables. The device provides xMII flexibility with support for RGMII and SGMII MAC interfaces.
TMUXHS221
The TMUXHS221 is a high-speed bidirectional 2:1/1:2 multiplexer/demultiplexer optimized for USB 2.0 and eUSB2 LS, FS, and HS signaling. The TMUXHS221 is an analog passive switch that works for many high-speed interfaces for data rates up to 3 Gbps. The TMUXHS221 supports either differential or single ended CMOS signaling with a voltage range of −0.3 to 3.6 V.
TCAN1044AEV-Q1
The TCAN1044AEV-Q1 is a high-speed controller area network (CAN) transceiver that meets the physical layer requirements of the ISO 11898-2:2016 high-speed CAN specification.
TCA9539-Q1
The TCA9539-Q1 is a 24-pin device that provides 16 bits of general purpose parallel input and output (I/O) expansion for the two-line bidirectional I2C bus (or SMBus protocol). The device can operate with a power supply voltage (VCC) range from 1.65 V to 3.6 V. The device supports 100 kHz (I2C Standard mode) and 400 kHz (I2C Fast mode) clock frequencies. I/O expanders such as the TCA9539-Q1 provide a simple solution when additional I/Os are needed for switches, sensors, push-buttons, LEDs, fans, and other similar devices.
DP83TC812S-Q1
The DP83TC812-Q1 device is an IEEE 802.3bwcompliant automotive PHYTER™ Ethernet physical layer transceiver which can work with Unshielded Twisted Pair cable. The PHY supports TC10 sleep and wake features. It provides all physical layer functions needed to transmit and receive data over unshielded single twisted-pair cables. The device provides xMII flexibility with support for standard MII, RMII, RGMII, and SGMII MAC interfaces.The PHY also integrates a low pass filter on the MDI side to reduce emissions.
TPS25859-Q1
The TPS2585x-Q1 is an integrated USB charging port solution, which includes a synchronous DC/DC converter capable of supplying up to 6.6 A and integrated detection and control for implementing USB Battery Charging 1.2 and Type-C ports.
TPS25814
The TPS25814 is a stand-alone USB Type-C controller providing cable plug and orientation detection for one USB Type-C connector. Upon cable attachment, the TPS25814 performs cable detection according to the USB Type-C specification. When cable detection is complete, the TPS25814 enables the internal power path. Status indicator pins may be used to control an external multiplexer.
CC3501E
The SimpleLink Wi-Fi system-on-chip CC35xx family is where affordability meets reliability, enabling engineers to connect more applications with confidence. CC35xx are single-chip Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 wireless microcontrollers (MCUs).
Connect: Trends in automotive communication
Join TI experts in hearing how FPD-Link, Ethernet, Bluetooth and other connectivity technologies are driving vehicle communication forward, whether it's addressing the increasing number of electronic control units (ECUs) to more quickly receive, interpret and transmit data, implementing ADAS features and benefits, easing car access through fobs and phones, or supporting the transition from domain to zonal architecture.
Communication Protocols in Modern ADAS Architectures
The modern vehicle relies on high-speed automotive communication technologies that move data faster and farther to accelerate vehicle safety and autonomy.
How to evaluate and configure our USB Type-C™ PD controllers
Need to deliver greater than 15W of power over your USB Type-C ports? Then, start with this training series to understand the capabilities of our TPS65987D tool suite. First, watch an overview of our key evaluation modules, then see how our application configuration GUI tool should be used for changing configuration settings or interacting with your powered device controller over I2C.
Improve Wireless Battery Management with the Industry’s Best Network Availability
Battery management systems (BMS) are an essential component of EVs, with their efficiency, longevity and performance of paramount importance. To achieve these advantages, each cell in a battery pack monitors and reports data regarding its temperature, voltage and current through either an isolated Controller Area Network bus, differential daisy-chain communication or other proprietary solutions.
TPS25750
The TPS25750 is a highly integrated stand-alone USB Type-C and Power Delivery (PD) controller optimized for applications supporting USB-C PD Power. The TPS25750 integrates fully managed power paths with robust protection for a complete USB-C PD solution.
TIDA-010248
This USB Type-C power delivery (PD) and USB Type-C redriver reference design provides outputs from 5 V to 20 V with a maximum of 3 A for a total output power of 60 W. The redrivers support USB 3.2 (10 Gbps), USB 3.2 x 2 (20 Gbps) and DisplayPort 1.4 (8.1 Gbps). This reference design is used in industrial PC and HMI applications.
PMP41013
This reference design is an integrated USB Type-C® power delivery (PD) and charging reference design for one- to five-cell batteries for applications such as power tool charger with USB Type-C port, vacuum cleaner, portable power station and more.
TIDA-01386
This reference design features an ultrasonic distance sensor that fits in a M12 housing due to its high integration and an optimized layout. The design offers an IO-Link interface to communicate with the system control, which makes it industry 4.0 ready. The purpose of ultrasonic sensors is to detect or measure distances of an object independently from their colour, transparency, or surface characteristics and from the surrounding environment. Ultrasonic sensors are able to function in harsh environments such as factories and process plants.
TIDA-00862
The design enables full duplex RS-485 communications over a single pair of conductors rather than four by utilizing bus contention. By adding small-valued serial resistors to the bus lines to limit currents, a tri-stated differential bus is allowed and the SN65HVD96 SymPol transceiver can be used to detect a state of bus contention. Simple digital logic and analog filtering techniques enable both transceivers to drive and receive from each other simultaneously without the need for 2 additional bus wires.
TIDA-060014
This reference design is a compact implementation of 96 isolated digital input channels using the ISO1212, an isolated digital input receiver. This design shows the current limit feature of the ISO1212 device which has better thermal performance than traditional optocoupler solutions. This design makes a digital input board with multiple channels more compact and decreases board temperature (less than 50°C).
TIDA-00764
This reference design is a high-voltage analog input module with eight channels. Each channel can be used for both voltage and current measurement. The design uses 16-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) ADS8681 that can handle input voltage of up to ±12.288 V. This make any preprocessing of standard input voltages in the industrial space unnecessary. In addition, four channels of the design are able to handle common-mode (CM) voltages of up to ±160 V. Therefore, the user does not need to worry about ground loops or compensation currents flowing between the connected inputs.
CC2745P10-Q1
The SimpleLink CC274xR-Q1 and CC274xP-Q1 devices are AEC-Q100 complaint wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) supporting Bluetooth® Low Energy 6.0 for automotive applications. These devices are optimized for low-power wireless communication in applications such as car access including passive entry passive start (PEPS), phone as a key (PaaK), and remote keyless entry (RKE).
CC2755R10
The SimpleLink CC2755R and CC2755P family of devices are 2.4GHz wireless microcontrollers (MCUs), targeting Bluetooth Low Energy (6.x and the upcoming versions), Zigbee (3.0 and the upcoming versions), Thread (1.3 and the upcoming versions), Matter (1.2 and the upcoming versions) and Proprietary 2.4GHz applications. These devices are optimized for low-power wireless communication with Over the Air Download (OAD) support in building automation (wireless sensors, lighting control, beacons), appliances, asset tracking, medical, and personal electronics (toys, HID, stylus pens) markets.