New High-Performance Analog Showcase
from Texas Instruments

Late March 2004

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In this Issue:
Power Management
Amplifiers & Comparator
Data Converters
Audio Products
Clocks & Timers
Analog Training / Seminars
Company Authored Articles In The Media
Customer Support Contact Information


POWER MANAGEMENT

High Efficiency (96%) Synchronous PWM Buck Controllers : The TPS40070 (source) and TPS40071 (source sink) controllers have an input range of 4.5 V to 28 V, typical output current of 2 A to 15 A, integrated predictive gate drive, and a programmable frequency of 150 kHz to 1 MHz.

  • Ideal for high efficiency non-isolated point-of-load conversion
  • Applications:   Power modules, networking/telecom, industrial, and servers
TPS40070 : Price (1 ku): $1.35
TPS40071 : Price (1 ku): $1.35
 
30 A, 5-V Input Wide-Output Adjust (0.8 V to 3.6 V) Plug-in Power Module : The PTH05030W non-isolated DC/DC power module features Auto-Track Sequencing with efficiencies up to 94% and is Point-of-Load Alliance (POLA)-compatible, assuring interoperable second sources.
  • PTH05030 delivers full-rated output current at 60°C at 200 LFM airflow
  • Applications: Datacom, computing, and industrial
PTH05030W : Price (1 ku): $25.00



AMPLIFIERS & COMPARITORS

Dual, High-Voltage (±5 V to ±15 V), Low Distortion (-78 dB THD), Current-Feedback Op Amp
: The THS3092 and THS3096 (power-down) current-feedback amps offer 160 MHz bandwidth and 5700 V/?s slew rate, good distortion for heavy loads, high output current drive of ±250 mA and a wide power supply range for applications requiring large, linear output signals.
  • Evaluation module available
  • Applications: High-voltage arbitrary waveform, power FET driver, pin driver, and VDSL line driver
THS3092 : Price (1 ku): $6.00
THS3096 : Price (1 ku): $6.00
 
Dual, Very Low Noise, High-Speed, 12-V CMOS Operational Amplifier : These low noise, high-speed, 12-V CMOS operational amplifiers are ideal for driving 16-bit A/D converters such as the ADS8342.
  • Excellent AC characteristics - 20 MHz bandwidth, 30 V/us slew rate, 6n V/rtHz noise and 0.0003% harmonic distortion
  • Fast 16-bit settling time (600 ns), low bias currents (less than 200 pA) and excellent CMR (>94 dB), PSR and A OL (>110 dB)
  • Applications: Optical networking, transimpedance amplifiers, integrators, active filters, A/D converter buffers, I/V converter for DACs, portable audio, process control, and test equipment
OPA725 : Price (1 ku): $0.90
OPA2725 : Price (1 ku): $1.35
OPA726 : Price (1 ku): $0.90
OPA2726 : Price (1 ku): $1.35
 
Dual, Single-Supply CMOS Zero-Drift Operational Amplifiers : The OPA2734 (with shutdown) and the OPA2735 amplifiers, ideal for applications where stability over time and temperature is important, feature low quiescent current (750 µA max), low offset voltage of 5 µV (max), and 0.05 µV/°C offset drift.
  • Applications: Transducer applications, temperature measurements, electronic scales, medical instrumentation, battery-powered instruments, and handheld test equipment
OPA734 : Price (1 ku): $1.25
OPA2734 : Price (1 ku): $2.00
OPA735 : Price (1 ku): $1.25
OPA2735 : Price (1 ku): $2.00
 
Digital Temperature Sensor with 2-Wire Interface : The TMP75/175 temperature sensors are   a good fit for any thermally sensitive application.
  • Low 85 ?A (max.) quiescent current
  • Wide temperature range of -40°C to 127°C
  • 9- to 12-bit programmable resolution 
  • Applications: Power supply temperature monitoring, computer peripheral thermal protection, notebook computers, cell phones, battery management, office machines, thermostat controls, environmental monitoring and HVAC, and electromechanical device temperature
TMP75 : Price (1 ku): $0.70
TMP175 : Price (1 ku): $0.85



DATA CONVERTERS

24-bit A/D Converter with 8051, IDAC, and 4 k/8 k Flash
: The MSC1200 is a 24-bit, no missing codes data conversion system solution offering an on-chip oscillator that allows standalone operation and a precision voltage reference with low 75 nV noise.
  • MSC1200 is 10 times faster with 5 times lower noise than competing solutions
  • Applications: Industrial process control, portable instrumentation, and test and measurement.
MSC1200Y2 : Price (1 ku): $5.95
MSC1200Y3 : Price (1 ku): $6.45
 
16-/18-bit A/D Converters : The ADS8371 750 kSPS ADC includes a full 16-bit capacitor-based SAR ADC interface with inherent sample and hold or an 8-bit bus option using two read cycles.
The ADS8381 is a 580 kSPS ADC that includes a full 18-bit capacitor-based SAR ADC interface with inherent sample and hold, a 16-bit option where data is read using two read cycles, or an 8-bit bus option using three read cycles
  • Applications: Medical instruments, optical networking, transducer interface, high accuracy data acquisition systems, and magnetometers
ADS8371 : Price (1 ku): $12.00
ADS8381 : Price (1 ku): $16.25
 
14-Bit 1.25/3 MSPS A/D Converters : The ADS7890 offers a 14-bit serial SPI or DSP-compatible interface and has a 1.25 MSPS ADC with 2.5-V internal reference; the ADS7891 has a 14-bit parallel interface with an additional byte mode that provides easy interface with 8-bit processors, and a 3 MSPS ADC with 2.5-V internal reference.
  • -IN swing of ±200 mV compensates for ground voltage mismatch between the ADC and sensor and also cancels common-mode noise
  • Applications: Optical networking (DWDM, MEMS-based switching), spectrum analyzers, high-speed data acquisition systems, high-speed closed-loop systems, and telecommunications
ADS7890 : Price (1 ku): $10.50
ADS7891 : Price (1 ku): $10.50




AUDIO PRODUCTS

Six-Channel Digital Audio PWM Processor
: The TAS5066 high-performance 97 dB dynamic range, all-digital audio amplifier offers 24-bit, high-performance volume control, a 4 th order noise shaper, auto-mute, and clip detection.
  • Applications: DVD receivers, AV receivers, and mini/micro components 
TAS5066 : Price (1 ku): $5.75



CLOCKS & TIMERS

1.8V Phase-Lock Loop Clock Driver for DDR2/SDRAM Applications
: The CDCU877 zero delay buffer distributes one differential input to ten differential outputs and offers the lowest power consumption and skew (25 ps) in the industry.
  • Frequency of 125 MHz ~ 300 MHz and low cycle-to-cycle jitter of ±30 ps
CDCU877 : Price (1 ku) $3.65



ANALOG TRAINING/SEMINARS

2004 Power Supply Design Seminar
: This one-day seminar is part of a series of analog technical seminars continuing the Unitrode tradition of a technical but highly practical presentation. This series will include eight topics with a blend of advanced power supply concepts, tutorial review of basic principles and hands-on application examples.   For more information, visit: http://focus.ti.com/docs/training/catalog/events/event.jhtml?sku=SEM404003

2004 Portable Power Design Seminars: The TI 2004 Portable Power Design Seminars will consist of technical, highly practical presentations of portable power management design issues and considerations, design techniques, topologies, tools, and examples.   The seminars, which will take place in Europe, the U.S., Asia, and Japan beginning in March, include topics written and presented by Texas Instruments applications engineers and training staff, tutorial review of both basic and advanced principles, and hands-on application examples. To learn more about the sessions or register for the conference, visit: http://focus.ti.com/docs/training/catalog/events/event.jhtml?sku=SEM403004&tfsection=Overview

European High-Speed Analog Design & Solutions Seminar Series:  
A new design-orientated technical seminar created for high-speed amplifier and data converter design engineers.   Topics cover techniques on evaluating issues in high-speed designs as well as the proper matching between amplifiers and data converters. The series begins in May across Europe.   For detailed agenda and registration information visit: http://focus.ti.com/docs/training/catalog/events/event.jhtml?sku=SEM404004

2004 Precision Data Acquisition Application Seminar: This one-day seminar, offered in US and European locations, will focus on advanced precision data acquisition systems, precision low-level signal measurement systems, and high-resolution, high-channel count data acquisition systems.   For each system example, the following will be discussed:
  • Signal conditioning needed to buffer and scale sensor signals to match the data converter
  • Tools and techniques for optimizing performance of the data converter
  • Interfacing the data converter to a microprocessor or DSP
For more information, visit:
http://focus.ti.com/docs/training/catalog/events/event.jhtml?sku=SEM404002

MSP430 "430 Day" Worldwide : The MSP430, the world's lowest power MCU, features integrated high-performance analog and a modern 16-bit CPU.   Register for a FREE "lunch and learn" session featuring live demos.   Registered attendees will receive lunch and a free retro MSP430 watch along with discounts on select MSP430 Flash emulation tools. For more information, visit:  http://focus.ti.com/docs/training/catalog/events/event.jhtml?sku=SEM104001


COMPANY-AUTHORED ARTICLES IN MEDIA

Power and Amplifiers

"New trends toward high-efficiency portable power and audio" by Patrick Heyer and Nicolas Holland, Electronic Products Wireless/Telecom Special, February 2004
http://www.electronicproducts.com/ShowPage.asp?SECTION=3700&PRIMID=&FileName=TEXAS.feb2004.html
 
Interface
"Equalization enhances RS-485 links" by Clark Kinnaird, EDN, February 19, 2004
http://www.reed-electronics.com/ednmag/article/CA379880?stt=000&pubdate=2/19/2004

Audio
"On the Design of Higher-order Shelf Filters" (Part 1 of 3) by Rusty Allred, Planet Analog, February 18. 2004
http://www.planetanalog.com/features/showArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=HVFEMQJWKSABMQSNDBCSKHY?articleID=17701382


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