4-channel, 16-bit, 1.25-GSPS Digital-to-Analog Converter: The DAC3484 is 25% faster, 65% lower power and 40% smaller than existing 16-bit 4-channel DACs. Designed for wireless communications such as 3G/4G cellular infrastructure, the DAC3482, DAC3484 and DAC34H84 are specifically tailored for driving RF IQ modulators.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module, IBIS model, video

• Low jitter 2x-32x phase locked loop
• 2x-16x interpolation with 32-bit NCO (numerically controlled oscillator)
• Applications: Cell base station transmit, diversity transmit, power amp linearization, defense electronics, software-defined radio

DAC3484: Price (1ku): $58.60

16-Bit, Dual-Channel, Low-Power, Ultra-Low Glitch, Buffered Voltage Output DAC: The DAC8562 family includes dual, 12-/14-/16-bit DACs combined with a 2.5-V, 4 ppm/°C internal reference. Packaged in a 3mm x 3mm QFN, these devices are ideal for precision, low-power, space-constrained applications.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module, IBIS model

• INL (max) of 12LSB (16-bit); offset error (max) of 4mV; ultra-low glitch energy of 0.1nV-sec
• Power: 0.2mA @ 3.6V
• Applications: VGA control (base stations), PLC analog output modules, sensors, motor control, tuning voltage-controlled oscillators, waveform generation in ATE, digital offset and gain control

DAC8562: Price (1ku): $4.20

16-Channel Constant-Current LED Driver with 7-Bit Global Brightness, Power-Save, and Self-Diagnostics: The TLC5929 is a cost-optimized, constant-current sink, multi-channel, on/off (non-PWM) LED driver designed for high-reliability LED display applications where PWM dimming control is not required. The integrated channel switching delay minimizes simultaneous switching noise, critical in simple two-layer PCB designs where optimal GND routing may not be possible.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module

• Precise current matching channel-to-channel (1% typ) and IC-to-IC (2% typ) accuracy ensures uniform current is supplied to each LED string
• 40-ns BLANK pulse width allows for high video image refresh rates
• Applications: LED displays, variable message boards, illumination

TLC5929: Price (1ku): $1.05

Single-Chip Battery Management for 4- to 10-Cell Li-Ion Battery Packs: The bq77910 precision protector, with integrated battery protection and cell balancing, monitors individual cell voltages and can directly drive N-channel power MOSFETs to interrupt current flow during fault conditions. Fault detection and recovery criteria are fully programmable in nonvolatile memory to suit all types of Li-Ion systems.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module, GUI evaluation software, video

• Standalone integrated solution does not require an external controller or processor
• Applications: Pack protection and optimization for Li-Ion power tools, e-bikes, and UPS systems

bq77910: Price (1ku): $2.70

Ultra-Low Power, Rail-to-Rail Output, Negative-Rail Input, Voltage-Feedback Op Amp: The OPA835 op amp delivers ultra-low power at 250µA and 75% lower and higher DC precision. This device incorporates integrated gain setting resistors in a RUN package offering 75% space savings, allowing it to be used in high-density systems.
Resources: Data sheet, block diagram, evaluation module, TINA-TI™ Spice model, PSpice model, TINA-TI reference design

• 75-MHz bandwidth (G=1V/V)
• 150-V/µs slew rate
• Applications: Portable systems, high-density systems, low-power signal conditioning, low-power SAR and AE ADC drivers

OPA835: Price (1ku): $0.99

Wide-Gain Bandwidth, Low-Voltage, Low-Noise, Low-Power RRIO Op Amp with Shutdown Version: The OPA2322 offers the lowest noise performance at the 20-MHz node and the lowest power consumption of any 1.8-V rail-to-rail input/output CMOS amp. The device features excellent AC and DC performance: low input offset voltage of 1.5mV, wide gain bandwidth of 20MHz, and low input bias current of 10pA (max).
Resources: Data sheet, TINA-TI reference design, TINA-TI Spice model

• 1.8-V to 5.5-V low quiescent current: 1.6mA/ch
• Low shutdown quiescent current: 0.2µA/ch
• Applications: Sensors and signal conditioning, consumer audio, communications for security systems, control-loop amp, multi-stage active filters

OPA2322: Price (1ku): $0.85

SuperSpeed USB 4-Port xHCI Host Controller: The TUSB7340 easily adds SuperSpeed USB ports to PC or consumer platforms with full backwards compatibility to USB 2.0 devices.
Resources: Data sheet, evaluation module, IBIS model, xHCI driver

• Receiver sensitivity of less than 50mV differential peak-to-peak
• State-machine architecture eliminates the need for external FLASH storage
• Applications: Desktop, embedded, and notebook PCs, STB/DVR/streaming media, HDTV, PCIe add-in card

TUSB7340: Price (1ku): $4.50

High-Temperature Signal Conditioning and Processor Evaluation Platform: The H.E.A.T. (Harsh Environment Acquisition Terminal) evaluation module is the first high-temperature data acquisition system built to withstand up to 200°C for 200 hours. This solution enables the rapid evaluation and development of a high-temperature signal chain using qualified components, including 13 TI high temp-qualified devices. The H.E.A.T EVM is built with a polyimide PCB material, high temperature-rated passive components, and a high-temperature solder.

• Supports up to 8 channels of analog data that are all conditioned, digitized and processed at temperature
• 6 channels are dedicated for temperature, pressure, and accelerometers
• 2 general-purpose channels (one fully differential and one single-ended)

H.E.A.T. Evaluation Module: Price (1ku): $5,749.00

Stellaris® 2.4-GHz CC2560 Bluetooth® Wireless Kit: The DK-EM2-2560B kit provides a robust, high-throughput wireless connection with extended range and power efficiency. It combines TI's most popular Stellaris microcontroller development kit (sold separately), a Stellaris EM2 expansion board, and 7th-generation Bluetooth® technology with a complete, validated, certified, production-ready CC2560-PAN1323ETU (easy-to-use) board. Paired with the DK-LM3S9B96, the kit provides the full suite of tools needed to develop and prototype Bluetooth® applications with Stellaris MCUs.

DK-EM2-2560B: Price (1ku): $199.00

Partial list of models released July 2011:
SwitcherPro™: TPS40400, TPS84410, TPS54478, TPS54227
SPICE Macro: DRV603, TPS62111, TPS2540, TPS54350
IBIS: THS6226, ONET8541T, ONET8521T

Complete list of models and software

Devices supported by SPICE and SwitcherPro models

TINA-TI Training Videos
TINA-TI is a free SPICE-based analog design and simulation tool.

• Keeping TINA-TI up-to-date
• TINA-TI waveform viewer to display and interpret simulation results: Part 1, Part 2
• Importing SPICE models into TINA-TI

eTech Day Virtual Training, August 16th: Chat with TI subject matter experts. There are 20 seminar topics in all to choose from, including Bluetooth®, USB, processors, power, Linux, telehealth trends, and many others.

Technology Days 2011: Technology days are full-day technical presentations on new products, TI solutions in key applications, and technology innovations. Topics vary by location and may include signal chain, wireless connectivity, embedded processors and microcontrollers, medical applications, and battery management and power. Click on your location to see the seminars and workshops offered.

• August 18		Austin, TX
• August 25		Vancouver, Canada
• September 13		Boston, MA
• October 4		Anaheim, CA