256-Taps, Dual-Channel Digital Potentiometer with I²C Interface and Nonvolatile Memory: The TPL0102 features the industry's smallest micro-QFN package (2 x 2mm) that occupies 75% less board space than competing devices. Its 98% faster power-up response time to wiper setting (<100µs) makes it useful for critical applications like circuit breakers.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module

• Integrates nonvolatile EEPROM-based memory, has ±20% resistance tolerance
• Wide range of supply voltages from bipolar ±2.7V to single supply 2.7V to 5.5V
• Applications: Adjustable power supplies, adjustable gain amps and offset trimming, calibration of set-point thresholds, sensor trimming and calibration, mechanical pot replacement

TPL0102: Price (1ku): $1.60

3x5 Multi-Touch Resistive Controller: The TSC2020 offers a low-cost, low-power multi-touch alternative to capacitive touch screens. By leveraging resistive sensor technology, the device can offer systems cost savings of 50-70% vs. capacitive solutions. The TSC2020 does not require the continuous sensor scanning and signal processing of a capacitive solution, thus proving significant power savings.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module, demonstration kit,
IBIS model

• Works with any input applying pressure to the sensor such as fingers, gloved hands, finger nail, or a stylus
• Analog matrix supports screens up to 3.5"
• Applications: Handsets, smartphones, tablets, GPS

TSC2020: Price (1ku): $3.00

High-Current, Synchronous DC/DC Buck Converter with Integrated NexFET™ MOSFETs: The easy-to-use TPS56121 synchronous SWIFT™ 15-A converter achieves greater than 3% efficiency at 5-V input to 1.2-V output at 1MHz, which is 2x the switching frequency of similar 15-A products. The TPS56221 25-A converter achieves a power density of greater than 200W/in3 with greater than 90% efficiency at high loads. Integrated NexFET technology in both devices provides increased thermal performance, protection, high efficiency and reliability.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module, PSpice transient model, TINA-TI steady state reference design, TINA-TI start-up reference design, TINA-TI transient spice model

• Selectable frequencies at 300kHz, 500kHz and 1MHz for design flexibility
• Applications: Point-of load modules and converters, signage, datacom, telecom equipment, performance DSPs, ASICs

TPS56121: Price (1ku): $4.35

100-V, 50-mA, High-Voltage LDO: The TPS7A4001 high voltage-tolerant linear regulator is able to withstand continuous DC or transient input voltages of up to 100V in a thermally-enhanced package (MSOP-8). The device is stable with any output capacitance greater than 4.7µF and any input capacitance greater than 1µF (over temperature and tolerance).
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module, transient PSpice model

• Fast transient response: <500-ns settling time for a 50-V line transient
• Applications: telecom base band unit, automotive central body controller, bias voltage supply (offline power), industrial PC, low-current, high-voltage regulators, LED displays

TPS7A4001: Price (1ku): $1.90

Highest Efficiency, 25-Volt Synchronous Buck MOSFET Pair: The CSD86330Q3D NexFET™ Power Block is designed for low duty-cycle, high-current synchronous buck POL applications. The device uses optimized silicon and advanced packaging to achieve higher efficiency than discrete 3mmx3mm QFN MOSFETs in half the space.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module

• Higher efficiency results from reduced power loss compared to discrete implementations
• Ultra-low Qg and Qgd
• Applications: POL synchronous buck converters, end equipment using 5V, 12V or 19Vin

CSD86330Q3D: Price (1ku): $0.95

5-Channel Output Expander through One-Wire: The TCA5405 allows system designers to control up to five outputs using a single processor GPIO. The low standby current consumption and small package size make the TCA5405 ideal for portable applications.
Resources: Data sheet, IBIS model

• TI's Self-Timed Single Wire (STSW) interface requires 50% fewer ports than I2C and 75% fewer than SPI
• 8-pin micro-QFN package
• Applications: On/off function for camera modules, Bluetooth®, LDO, sensors, etc.; driving LEDs

TCA5405: Price (1ku): $0.65

2.5-A, Dual Brushed DC Motor Driver with Phase-Enable I/F: The highly integrated DRV8814 features on-chip control logic, simple phase/enable control interface, and protection to simplify motor design complexity. The device is robust, reliable, and fully protected with on-chip over-current, thermal, undervoltage and cross-conduction protection.
Resources: Data sheet, evaluation module

• Dual H-bridge motor driver with a supply operating range of 8V to 45V and peak current rating of 2.5A (200-mΩ FETS)
• RDSON has been lowered by as much as 68% vs. previous generation drivers                                                             
• Motor control applications: Brushed DC, printer, toys, robotics, small actuators

DRV8814: Price (1ku): $2.25

12-Channel, 1:2 Mux/Demux Switch for DDR3 Applications: The TS3DDR3812 has a customizable feature set around the DDR3 memory space, including a high BW, low on-state resistance of 8Ω, and a flow-through layout style. This feature set can also be applied to both analog and digital video signals.
Resources: Data sheet, HSpice model, IBIS model

• Wide bandwidth of over 1.675GHz (-3dB)
• Applications: DDR3 memory modules, analog/digital video signals

TS3DDR3812: Price (1ku): $1.90

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