Low-Noise, 14-kSPS, 24-Bit A/D Converter: The ADS1259 is a high-linearity, low-drift, 24-bit ADC designed for industrial process control, precision instrumentation, and other exacting applications. Combined with the PGA280 signal amplifier, the device forms a data acquisition chipset capable of digitizing a wide range of signals from low-level transducers (such as thermocouples) to high-level process control signals (±10V).
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module, performance demonstration kit, IBIS model

• INL: 0.00004% (typ), 0.0003% (max)
• 5ppm/C (max) 2.5-V internal VREF with 10-mA output current
• Applications: Industrial process control, scientific instrumentation

ADS1259: Price (1ku): $5.60 – $7.40

Dual, N-Channel NexFET™ Power MOSFET: The first N-channel device in a die-sized, ball grid array (BGA) package (1.7mm x 2.3mm), the CSD86311W1723 offers the smallest footprint for two common-source MOSFETs.
Resources: Data sheet

• Ultra-low Qg and Qgd
• 0.62-mm, low-profile package
• Applications: Battery management, battery protection, DC/DC converters

CSD86311W1723: Price (1ku): $0.80

Voltage Protection for 3- to 6-Series Cell Li-Ion/Pol Batteries: The bq77PL157 is a stackable overvoltage protection device for 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-series cell Li-Ion battery packs. This device incorporates a precise and accurate overvoltage detection circuit with preconfigured threshold limits.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram

• Stackable to protect up to 18 series cells
• High accuracy threshold provides higher safety margins in Li-Ion/Pol or phosphate battery packs
• Applications: Primary- or secondary-level voltage protection for Li-Ion battery packs for use in power tools, UPS systems, e-bikes, scooters, small mobility vehicles, medical devices, test equipment, industrial products

bq77PL157A4225: Price (1ku): $0.65 – $0.75

Dual Phase D-CAP+™ Mode Step-Down Controller for IMVP6.5 CPU/GPU Vcore in Embedded Computing: The TPS59621 requires 4 fewer compensation components, 33% fewer total components, and 5 fewer 22-µF output caps vs. competing devices in Intel IMVP6.5-based Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 microprocessor embedded platforms. TI’s proprietary Over-Shoot Reduction technology reduces output capacitance during load transients.

• On-chip proprietary AutoBalance enables phase-to-phase CPU core converter current balance within 95%, ensuring thermal stability and long-term reliability of embedded computing platforms
• ±8-mV microprocessor voltage accuracy over load, line, and temperature

TPS59621: Price (1ku): $2.30 – $2.55

Power Management Unit with 3 DC/DC Converters, 18-V Input Capability, and Charge and Pump Feature: The TPS65250 features 3 synchronous high-current buck converters that can operate in 5-, 9-, 12-, 15- and 18-V systems and have integrated power transistors, all in a small 6-mm x 6-mm QFN package. The unique charge and pump feature allows equipment to reduce the size of the input holdup capacitor by 3x while allowing the system to save critical data before shutting down.
Resources: Data sheet

• 18-V input voltage capability allows use in a wide variety of consumer and industrial applications including set-top boxes, DSL/cable modems, DVD players
• Very high efficiency: EuP/CoC and Energy Star compliance

TPS65250: Price (1ku): $3.20 – $3.55

Voltage Protection with Automatic Cell Balance For 2-Cell Li-Ion Batteries: The bq2920x family enhances system safety and reliability in Li-Ion and Li-Pol batteries by protecting against cell overcharging. The device stops charge of the cells by opening a protection element when one or more cells reaches the factory-set overvoltage threshold.
Resources: Data sheet

• Low power consumption (ICC < 8.5µA) for long shelf life
• Corrects cell imbalance
• Applications: 2nd-level protection in Li-Ion battery packs for notebook computers, power tools, portable equipment, instrumentation, and battery backup systems

bq29200: Price (1ku): $0.30 – $0.35

125-W Stereo/250-W Mono PurePath™ HD Analog-Input Power Stage: The TAS5611 is a high-performance analog-input Class-D amp with the ability to drive up to 125-W stereo into 4-Ω speakers from a 32.5-V supply. PurePath HD closed-loop technology enables traditional AB amplifier performance (<0.03% THD) levels while providing the power efficiency of traditional Class-D amps.
Resources: Data sheet

• Signal bandwidth up to 80kHz for HD content streaming at 192kHz
• Ultra-low 0.03% THD+N at 1W into 4W
• Applications: Home theater systems, AV receivers, DVD/Blu-ray receivers, mini combo system, active speakers and subwoofers

TAS5611A: Price (1ku): $4.30 – $4.75

1.8-V, 35-µA, Micropower, Precision Zero-Drift CMOS Op Amp: The OPA4330 series of op amps offer precision performance at a competitive price. With a wide supply range of 1.9V to 5.5V and rail-to-rail input and output operation, these ICs are ideal for portable devices operating off two AA or single Li-Ion batteries.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram

• Proprietary auto-calibration technique simultaneously provides low offset voltage (50µV max) and near-zero drift over time and temperature at only 35-µA (max) quiescent current
• Internal EMI/RFI filter
• Applications: Battery-powered instruments, temperature measurements, transducer applications, electronic scales, medical instrumentation, handheld test equipment, current sense

OPA4330: Price (1ku): $1.40 – $1.55

Chip-Scale, Low-Power Current Sense Amp for High-Side Sensing: The INA216 is a high-side voltage output current shunt monitor that can sense drops across shunts at common-mode voltages from +1.8V to +5.5V. The device’s offset voltage, offset drift, gain error, and gain drift combine to add very little overall error when using a 10-mV full-scale input.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram

• High accuracy. Voltage offset: 30µV (typ), 100µV (max); Offset drift: 0.05µV/°C (max); 0.2% gain error (max)
• 4-ball arrangement and internal precision gain resistors simplify system design
• Applications: Notebooks, cell phones, telecom equipment, power management, battery chargers

INA216A1: Price (1ku): $0.50 – $0.55

6-Channel EMI Filter with ESD Protection for LCD Display: The TPD4F202 suppresses EMI noise in the cell phone and other portable applications. The device features robust ESD protection (±25kV for IEC contact and air-gap) in a very thin package (300µm).
Resources: Data sheet

• Greater than -32dB attenuation at 1GHz
• Applications: LCD display interface, memory interface, SVGA video connections, keypad, data lines in portables

TPD4F202: Price (1ku): $0.17

Low-Power 5-KVrms Dual Digital Isolators: The ISO752xC increases the isolation performance from a single level of isolation to double isolation levels, making it ideal for medical applications such as ultrasound, x-ray, MRI, patient monitoring, and fitness machines. Low power consumption (typical Icc per channel: 1.5mA at 1Mbps) allows use in battery powered applications.
Resources: Data sheet

• 2-ns skew, 300-ps pulse distortion, 9-ns delay
• High reliability in harsh environments: 4-KV ESD on all pins
• Applications: Opto-coupler replacement in medical applications for IEC 60606-1 5-KVrms rated, industrial field bus, servo control interface, motor control

ISO7520C: Price (1ku): $1.70 – $1.90

Two-Channel SATA 6-Gbps Redriver/Equalizer: The industry’s lowest power SATA redriver, the SN75LVCP601 enables longer etch runs, easier board design, and longer external cables. The device provides optimized signal integrity support at system connectors by providing the appropriate level of de-emphasis and equalization for the system and application with the lowest active power consumption (250mW at 3.6V).
Resources: Data sheet, eye diagram

• Selectable equalization, de-emphasis, and integrated output squelch
• 3-level input EQ; 9-level output DE control
• Applications: Notebooks, desktops, docking stations, servers, workstations

SN75LVCP601: Price (1ku): $2.00 – $2.20

All-In-One Thermal and Power Monitoring Solution: The TMP512 (dual-channel) and TMP513 (triple-channel) are system monitors that include remote sensors, a local temperature sensor, and a high-side current shunt monitor. The devices offer 1% accuracy across the full temperature range and incorporate additional convenience features such as n-factor correction, 3KW of series resistance cancellation, and SMBus with programmable alerts.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module, IBIS model

• Bidirectional current measurement: -0.3 to 26-V range
• Applications: Desktops, notebooks, servers, industrial controllers, central office telecom equipment, LCD/DLP/LCOS projectors

TMP512: Price (1ku): $1.45 – $1.75

TI has expanded analog production capacity with the acquisition of a 200-mm wafer manufacturing plant in Japan that can support more than $1 billion in annual revenue. The purchase also includes 300-mm production tools, many of which will be moved to Richardson, Texas to help complete Phase II of RFAB, the industry’s first 300-mm analog wafer fab. Visit our manufacturing update page for more information.

Technology Days 2010: Make plans to join TI for a day packed with technical design sessions and technology exhibits. The seminars provide a learning forum where practical high-performance design solutions, tools, techniques, topologies and examples will be presented. First dates and locations are:

• September 9 – Milwaukee, WI
• September 14 – Boston, MA
• September 23 – Seattle, WA
• October 12 – Dallas, TX

2010-2011 TI Power Supply Seminar: This seminar provides technical and practical presentations that combine new advanced power supply concepts, basic design principles and real-world application examples. It is appropriate both for those learning and those experienced in power supply design. First dates and locations are:

• September 8 – Chicago, IL
• September 10 – Minneapolis, MN
• September 15 – Cleveland, OH
• September 16 – Dayton, OH
• September 21 – Portland, OR