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March 2011 |
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2-Cell Lithium-Ion Fuel Gauge and Protector: The bq28400 provides battery capacity and safety monitoring optimized specifically for 2-cell Li-Ion and Li-Pol applications. This single-chip fuel gauge and analog front end (AFE) provide a first level of protection against all cell fault conditions: over/undervoltage, overcurrent, temperature, and imbalance between cells.
Resources:
Data sheet,
application note
- High accuracy of internal 16-bit ADC assures maximum capacity utilization during pack discharge as well as maximum capacity restored during charge
- Flexible fuel gauging algorithm with self-discharge compensation
- Applications: Tablet, netbook, digital video camera (DVC), medical equipment, and any 2-cell Li-Ion applications
bq28400: Price (1ku): $3.20 – $3.85
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Dual-Supply SIM Card Voltage Translator Transceiver with Integrated LDO Voltage Regulator and ESD Protection: The TXS02324 is a complete dual-supply standby Smart Identity Module (SIM) card solution for interfacing wireless baseband processors with two individual SIM subscriber cards to store data for mobile handset applications. It includes a high-speed level translator that supports Class-B (2.95-V) and Class-C (1.8-V) interfaces, an integrated fast-mode 400-kb/s slave I²C control register interface for configuration purposes, and a 32-kHz clock input for internal timing generation.
Resources:
Data sheet
- Integrated LDO regulator with 50mA
- Complies with ISO/IEC Smartcard Interface requirements as well as GSM and 3G mobile standards
- Applications: Cell phones
TXS02324: Price (1ku): $1.30
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3-Channel Integrated EMI Filter for SIM Interface: The TPD3F303 integrates EMI filtering and ESD protection of the highest standard (IEC 6100-4-2 level 4). It features the +B25 space-saving design of 1.7mm x 1.35mm and an extended temperature range of -40°C to +125°C.
Resources:
Data sheet,
IBIS Model
- Integrates bidirectional EMI/RFI filtering, line termination resistance values and ESP protection
- Breakdown voltage of 6V suppresses ESD strikes to manageable levels
- Applications: Mobile handsets, mobile internet devices, PDAs, tablets, video consoles, portable computers
TPD3F303: Price (1ku): $0.27
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11-MHz, Single-Supply, Low-Noise, Precision, Rail-to-Rail Output, JFET Amp: The OPA4140 combines the benefit of high precision and FET input with very low noise and low operating voltage (down to 4.5V). The rail-to-rail output swing and input range that includes V– allow designers to take advantage of the low-noise characteristics of JFET amplifiers while also interfacing to modern, single-supply, precision ADCs and DACs.
Resources:
Data sheet,
noise diagram,
TINA-TI™ Spice model,
TINA-TI reference design
- Achieves 11-MHz unity-gain bandwidth and 20-V/µs slew rate while consuming only 1.8mA (typ) of quiescent current
- Offset voltage: 120µV (max); offset drift: 1µV/°C (max)
- Applications: Battery-powered instruments, medical instrumentation, process automation and control, precision data acquisition, automatic test equipment (ATE), photodiode amplifier
OPA4140: Price (1ku): $4.75 – $5.70
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Low-Jitter, 2-Input Selectable 1:12 Universal-to-LVDS Buffer: The CDCLVD12xx/21xx family of LVDS buffers are highly versatile, low additive jitter buffers that provide customers 4, 8, 12 or 16 copies of LVDS clock outputs in small, flexible QFN packages.
Resources:
Data sheet,
block diagram,
evaluation module,
IBIS model
- Low output skew (20ps max)
- Universal inputs: LVCMOS, LVDS or LVPECL
- Applications: Router/switch, datacom/telecom, wireless infrastructure, medical, networking, general-purpose differential buffer
CDCLVD1212: Price (1ku): $4.75 – $5.50
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Ultra Low-Power, Digital Temperature Sensor with 2-Wire Interface in Chip-Scale Package: The TMP103 is 85% smaller and 97% lower power than other solutions in the market. Designed to be easily placed in multiple locations, this device provides a thermal map of the system through a single command.
Resources:
Data sheet,
functional diagram,
evaluation module,
IBIS Model
- Quiescent current = 3µA (max); shutdown current = 1µA (max); supply
range = 1.4V to 3.6V
- Footprint: 0.76mm x 0.76mm; profile: 0.625mm (max)
- Applications: Handsets, tablets, notebook PCs, environmental control systems
TMP103: Price (1ku): $0.39
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• Camera: Surveillance Analog
• Field Transmitter: Pressure Sensor
• Vector Signal Generator
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NEW LITERATURE AND VIDEOS |
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Guides: |
Power Management Solutions for 32-Bit C2000™ Real-Time MCUs |
Power Management Solutions for Stellaris® ARM Cortex-M3 MCUs |
Power Management Solutions for Ultra-Low-Power 16-Bit MSP430™ MCUs |
Power Management for Altera Cyclone FPGAs |
Wireless Connectivity Guide |
Automotive and Transportation Guide |
Application Notes: |
Solenoid Driving with DRV8841/DRV8842 |
Biasing Considerations for OPA564 During Enabled and Disabled States |
Determining Minimum Acquisition Times for SAR ADCs, Part 2 |
Respiration Rate Measurement Using Impedance Pneumography |
TI USB 1.1/USB 2.0 Hub Frequently Asked Questions |
TRF372017 Noise Analysis |
Videos: |
Improving the Power Efficiency of High-Speed ADCs |
4-Ch, 16-Bit 1.25-GSPS DAC—65% Lower Power than Competition |
Multi-Antenna Wide-Band, Digital Tx/Rx IC Solution |
Telehealth: Trends, Challenges and Solutions |
IP Network Camera Analog Solutions Overview |
Save Energy with LED Lighting and Intelligent Sensing |
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COMPANY-AUTHORED ARTICLES IN THE MEDIA |
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“Analyzing Optimizing ADC SNR and SFDR in High-Speed Apps,” by Jim Karki. Electronic Products, November 2010. |
“Power Supplies for Portable Applications: New Challenges, New Solutions,” by Carmen Gonzalez. Electronics World, November 2010. |
“Use a Tracking Power Supply to Improve Signal-Chain Performance,” by Scot Lester. Power Management DesignLine, November 2010. |
“POWER TIP #29: Estimating Transient Temperature Rise in a Hot-Swap MOSFET - Part 2,” by Robert Kollman. Power Management DesignLine, November 2010. |
“SIGNAL CHAIN BASICS #47: Life Expectancy of Digital Capacitive Isolators,” by Thomas Kugelstadt. Planet Analog, November 2010. |
“Protect Your Network Nodes Against Transients,” by Thomas Kugelstadt. Electronic Design, November 2010. |
“BAKER'S BEST: Go for the Gold with Voltage-Reference Circuits,” by Bonnie Baker. EDN, November 2010. |
“Attain the Performance Benefits of a Buffered High-Speed ADC,” by Philip Pratt. ECN, November 2010. |
“Semiconductor Technologies Accelerate Development of Ultrasound Specific Integrated Circuits,” by Xiaochen Xu and Harish Venkataraman. ECN, November 2010. |
“Wireless Communication Challenges in Healthcare,” by Anne Huang and Leo Estevez. Electronic Products, November 2010. |
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