First Quarter 2005 Applications Journal Now Online — View the newest application notes from 1Q 2005 to make designing with DSPs easier.

TMS320C6711/C6711B/
C6711C/C6711D DSPs

TMS320C5510/C5510A DSPs

TMS320LF2401A & TMS320LC2401A Controllers

APPLICATIONS

TI's TMS320C67x™ DSPs Help Bring Fusion Synth Workstation to a Much Lower Price Point - Alesis announces the availability of the new high-performing Fusion Synth Workstation delivering superior audio quality in a portable solution for professional and prosumer musicians. TI´s C67x™ DSPs enable Alesis to create a world-class synthesizer with tremendous performance and flexibility all for an incredibly low price.

ObjectVideo® OnBoard™ and TI Digital Media Processors Empower OEMs to Build Intelligent Video Surveillance - ObjectVideo and TI announce the implementation of ObjectVideo OnBoard™, a video surveillance software optimized for operation with TI’s DSP-based digital media processors. The ObjectVideo OnBoard is designed to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) build intelligent analytics directly into video surveillance end equipments, so they are able to analyze scenes, perform object tracking and alert security enforcement individuals automatically of rule violations.

Free Video Surveillance Online Training Course – Intelligent video surveillance software can enhance security systems by providing automated real-time detection, ID, tracking and analysis of potential threats and events. This free online course describes the use of TI's TMS320DM642 digital media processor in a security system that utilizes Object Video's Video Early Warning system. Register now.

Digital Radio: The Unparalleled Listening Experience — Download the Digital Audio Receiver Technology Guide to learn how digital radio is providing pure, crystal clear sound. Many top line DAB and HD Radio™ manufacturers are utilizing TI’s DSP-based basebands in their digital radio receivers for a low-cost, flexible, complete solution.

SUPPORT

TI Tech Tip - What resources does TI offer to aid in my DSP design? TI has several tools to help customers find solutions to design concerns including: TI’s KnowledgeBase, block diagrams, models, documents, direct customer support and more. Learn about the variety of resources available.


Take Your Design to the Next Level with TI Technical Workshops – View the variety of hands-on workshops available in May and June to help improve your DSP knowledge and skills. See how classes such as the TMS320C6000™ DSP Integration and TMS320C28x™ DSP multi-day workshops or the Evaluating DSP and TMS320C6416/TMS320C6713 DSK one-day workshops can help with your application designs.

TI Developer Conference 2006 Call for Presentations — Learn more about submitting an abstract to be considered for presentation at the TI Developer Conference 2006 in North America, Asia or Europe. TI welcomes abstracts in the signal processing areas of audio, control, security, communications, and video/imaging applications used in high performance analog, digital signal processing, Digital Light Processing™ and microcontroller system designs.

SILICON

New 500 MHz, Extended-Temperature TMS320C6418 DSP – TI announces the new TMS320C6418 DSP at 500 MHz which features a well-balanced combination of performance, memory, peripherals and cost for applications such as telecommunications, software radio and broadcast. The TMS320C6418 DSP is now available in production-qualified samples.

TMS320F2808, TMS320F2806 and TMS320F2801 Controllers to be Demonstrated at SPS Electric Automation America Show – 100MIPS, 32-bit DSPs for less than $5. The F2808, F2806 and F2801 controllers offer leading control-optimized performance combined with unprecedented PWM technology providing 16 bits of accuracy in a 100 KHz control loop and 12 bits at 1MHz. Attend the SPS Electric Automation America Show in Chicago for live demos.

Triple Power Supply IC for DSPs and FPGAs — The TPS75003 is a complete power management solution for DSP, FPGA and other multi-supply applications. This device integrates two 95% efficient, 3-A buck controllers, one 300-mA LDO and other options for maximum flexibility.


SOFTWARE

“How To Augment a Compiler with Real-Time Capability” – Read Rabih Chrabieh’s article in the Embedded Edge™ online magazine to learn how to add real-time capability to a compiler in a straightforward manner with priority functions and objects.