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TI adds 31 ARM processors to its portfolio
Now offering the broadest range of ARM technology-based processors of any single supplier, TI's new processors include 29 Stellaris Cortex-M3 microcontrollers, and the first two devices in the new Sitara family of ARM9 and Cortex-A8-based microprocessors (MPUs). All spanning several generations of code-compatible ARM architectures, the new devices include unique IP for motion control applications, intelligent analog functionality and expanded connectivity options, along with reduced pricing. Learn more today. |
Two new ARM Cortex-A8 MPUs for industrial computing
Timesy' webinar continues the topic of building an embedded medical device using TI's Zoom OMAP35x development kit from Logic. This archived webinar shows how to remotely debug, trace and test the target application, with an introduction to GDB and Timesys open-source development tools. View the archived version today. |
Featured WebEx: System debugging and testing with the OMAP35x
Timesy' webinar continues the topic of building an embedded medical device using TI's Zoom OMAP35x development kit from Logic. This archived webinar shows how to remotely debug, trace and test the target application, with an introduction to GDB and Timesys open-source development tools. View the archived version today. |
H.264 SD video decoding on OMAP35x
Watch TI third party Ingenient's latest YouTube video, which demonstrates standard-definition H.264 video playback using a 600-MHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor with NEON on TI's OMAP3 reference design board. |
Industry's lowest cost DSP development tool for only $49
TI's new C5505 eZdsp USB stick development tool includes an on-board XDS100 emulator and audio codec and connectors to facilitate the rapid creation of DSP applications such as IP phones and portable medical devices. Based on the TMS320VC5505, the industry's lowest power 16-bit DSP processor, the eZdsp allows designers to optimize complex DSP algorithms in terms of performance and power consumption. The eZdsp also comes with a full copy of Code Composer Studio™ IDE version 4. Order it today. |
OMAP3530 processor gets a speed upgrade
With the addition of a 720-MHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor providing 1,400 Dhrystone MIPS and a 520-MHz TMS320C64x™ DSP, the new OMAP3530 processor accelerates access to productivity applications, Web pages, audio and video attachments, and video conferencing applications within your portable device designs. It also supports faster boot times suitable for applications such as portable infotainment, point-of-sale devices, Web tablets and single-board computers. Order this faster device today. |
Featured Tech Doc: TMS320VC5504
The TMS320VC5504 fixed-point DSP's rich set of peripherals includes UART, USB and I2C, with the complete list included in this new technical brief available for downloading. The document also iterates the key features of this low-power device, designed for applications such as portable voice/audio devices, musical instruments, biometrics, industrial instruments, software-defined radio, wireless microphones, telephony and audio cards. View the PDF now. |
Featured Guide: Medical Instruments
The new Medical Instruments Guide from TI features technical and product information for a variety of clinical applications such as blood analysis and confocal microscopy. The guide contains the full range of building blocks from analog signal chain and power management to signal processing and wireless connectivity. Find block diagrams, device details and key design resources. |
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General availability for DM365-based IP camera reference design
The DM365IPNC-MT5 IP camera reference design GA release from TI and Aptina Imaging supports HD 720p30 H.264 HP encode with multiple, simultaneous streams and codec combinations. |
Featured White Paper: “An overview of TI's digital video software development kit”
This white paper describes TI's DVSDK, which accelerates the development of advanced digital video applications by providing a collection of software components to demonstrate interoperability, functionality and performance. |
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Blu-ray player system block diagram
Beyond traditional optical disc drive designs, the Blu-ray standard requires certain audio and video formats as well as updated user interfaces and memories. Click on the many colored blocks in this system block diagram for suggested TI parts. |
Try the audio calculator widget
TI's embeddable audio calculator widget allows you to make common audio design calculations such as SNR, dBref to RMS and dBV to RMS. Cut and paste the results or share the calculation. |
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Migrating from F280x to Piccolo
This new application note describes the differences between the F280x series to the new Piccolo series (F2802x/F2803x) to assist in application migration. |
Featured Reference Guide: Control Law Accelerator (CLA)
This document provides an overview of the architectural structure and instruction set of the C28x Control Law Accelerator. |
CC2530ZDK ZigBee Dev Kit for ZigBee and ZigBee Pro
Based on TI's second generation 2.4GHz IEEE 802.15.4 compliant CC2530 System-on-Chip this kit contains all hardware, software, tools, and documentation necessary to build a ZigBee compliant product. |
UCD90120 sequencer and system health monitor
The 12-channel sequencer features power supply margining and comprehensive non-volatile error logging. |
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New Date: Windows Embedded CE training using the OMAP35x EVM Oct. 26-29
Attend Adeneo Embedded's four-day course Oct. 26-29 in Boston, Mass., and learn how to develop an application based on Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 using TI's OMAP35x evaluation module. |
Software support for the eZdsp
Interested in finding code written for TI's new eZdsp USB stick development tool? From this landing page you can download test code, access schematics and Gerber files, or browse topics about the tool in the E2E Community forum. View or contribute technical content here. |
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A new forum in the E2E Community
In the TMS320VC5505 eZdsp USB stick development tool forum, TI employees and external developers are already discussing such questions as whether multiple installations of Code Composer Studio™ IDE, included with the eZdsp stick, are allowed. Write a new post or add your two cents to an existing topic now. |
New TI open-source software portal
DesignSomething.org showcases TI-technology based projects like Android for the Beagle Board and the Maemo software platform. See some cool development platforms, download code and post questions to the forums. |
Check out the new MCU Facebook Page
The MCU Facebook page is now live. Become a fan to find out about upcoming events and contests, and see new product updates, videos, and links to useful resources. |
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