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TI's New C674x device offers floating-point precision and fixed-point performance
Combining the ease-of-use and precision of floating-point programming with the connectivity and lower-cost options of fixed-point devices, TI"s new TMS320C6743 DSP is ideal for applications including audio conferencing, power protection systems, industrial monitoring and test and measurement products, such as oscilloscopes. Based on the TMS320C674x core, the new low-power DSP couples the high precision and wide dynamic range of TI"s floating-point TMS320C67x+™ core with the higher system performance of TI"s fixed-point TMS320C64x+™ core. |
New DSP software selection guide now available
Download or order your copy of the newly updated Digital Signal Processing Software and Development Tools Selection Guide and find out more about TI's eXpressDSP™ software portfolio. eXpressDSP software simplifies programming through a wealth of interoperable software supported by a worldwide infrastructure. |
New IP camera and DVR reference designs provide H.264 high profile for video security products
These reference designs, powered by the new TMS320DM365 digital media processor based on DaVinci™ technology, provide HD H.264 and include TI's Image Signal Processor (ISP), which enables video stabilization, face detection and other video quality enhancements. Click for details: IP camera or DVR |
Adding 3G radio to embedded devices: Five steps to success
Learn how to add 3G features for your next Windows Embedded CE-based device based on OMAP™ 3. The BSQUARE team will walk you through the process of adding 3G to an embedded device, from design and development to certification testing and ongoing support. Technical points will be illustrated using Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 running on the TI OMAP35x EVM hardware platform with BSQUARE's 3G Dev Kit. |
OMAP-L137 prototyping module
This is a prototyping module from Spectrum Digital. It is built to mount to the OMAP-L137 EVM board, and it allows users to incorporate their own custom logic with this processor. |
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Featured webcast: Learn how to design pixel-perfect 1080p HD video apps with the new TMS320DM365
Did you miss the live webcast? View the archive now and find out how this successor of the DM355 device offers multi-fromat HD video with H.264. |
Future trends in digital signage
A typical digital signage system simply requires a networked digital media device or single-board computer like the OMAP35x applications processor, connected to a TV, monitor, or projector. |
Reference designs based on DaVinci™ technology available from Nuvation
Accelerate your video surveillance designs with Nuvation's published reference designs-some are available for license or free download. |
Featured App Note: Migrating From TMS320DM35x to TMS320DM36x Devices
Learn about the key features of the TMS320DM36x and the TMS320DM35x (DM35x) digital media processors and how they compare so you can choose the best processor for your application. |
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New 2009 Audio Guide
Explore TI's complete audio portfolio in the 2009 Audio Guide. The brochure features 45 pages of product information, selection guides and an overview of TI resources and tools to support your audio design needs. Download your copy today. |
Featured White Paper: Cross Fade of Digital Audio Streams
If you are looking to mix two digital audio streams, then look to TI's white paper, specifically on this topic. This paper describes the dual core System-on-Chip (SoC) architecture and capabilities required for optimally implementing a cross fader in audio playback equipment. |
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Migrating From MSP430F16x to MSP430F261x
This application report highlights the main differences between MSP430F16x and MSP430F261x device families and provides migration solutions covering both software and hardware. |
0.7-V input boost converter supports 5 µA
TI's 2-MHz boost converter for MSP430-based designs operates at 5 µA of quiescent current and achieves 85% efficiency at light loads. |
New gen ultra-low power audio codecs improve battery life
For portable consumer electronic device manufacturers developing cost-efficient, high-performance, feature-rich audio solutions with longer battery life and reduced time-to-market, new ultra-low power codecs with embedded mini-DSPs and powerful graphical programming tools can help meet these complex requirements. |
SimpliciTI version 1.1.0 available now
SimpliciTI version 1.1.0 includes support for the new CC2530 System-on-Chip and the CC430 Low-Power RF solutions. |
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New DSP software selection guide now available
Download or order your copy of the newly updated Digital Signal Processing Software and Development Tools Selection Guide and find out more about TI's eXpressDSP software portfolio. eXpressDSP software simplifies programming through a wealth of interoperable software supported by a worldwide infrastructure. |
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Tech-working: TI E2E Community offers new features
Learn how energy harvesting is entering a new frontier in an array of micro-scale technologies that scavenge milliwatts from solar, vibrational, thermal, and biological sources. |
TI.com's new "social search"
TI.com gets a new ranking tool for finding the information that is relevant to you event faster. Our Search manager Brian gives the low-down on this new tool and why it matters in our new TI.com blog. |
Check out the CC430 blog!
Follow the CC430 blog to stay up to date on TI's CC430 technology platform – offering the industry's lowest power, single-chip radio-frequency (RF) solution for microcontroller (MCU)-based applications. |
New video cast: MCU + RF Radio + Software + AES/USB + Flash – All
on one chip!
Our low-power RF System-on-Chip solutions offer a single-cycle 8051 MCU, low power consumption of 5 µA, excellent RF radio, complimentary software, and more. |
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Hands-on DaVinci technical workshops help you save time!
Save time, and get your products into production sooner by attending a DaVinci System Integration workshop using Linux to learn the details in a few days instead of struggling for months.
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OMAP35x EVM WinCE 6.0 training includes free EVM if enroll by June 1st
BSQUARE's "Building Solutions using Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2" class provides students with Windows Embedded CE knowledge and hands-on experience building an OS image via hands-on labs. |
WEBSITE CORRECTION: 2009 TI Technology Days worldwide
Join Texas Instruments for a day packed with technical design sessions and technology exhibits. This seminar is aimed at providing a learning forum where practical high-performance design solutions, tools, techniques, topologies and examples will be presented. Visit the website for information on the TI training location near you. |
New Low-Power RF solutions workshop
Get up-to-speed with Low-Power RF by attending the new LPRF Solutions Workshop from TI covering the SimpliciTI™, TIMAC, ZigBee®, and Z-Accel™ wireless protocols. |
New MSP430 teaching material
The new MSP430 teaching ROM provides modular, open source content on topics ranging from general information about microcontrollers to advanced robotics labs. |
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