TI has announced the preview of the MSP430FR58xx and MSP430FR59xx family of ultra-low-power microcontrollers. This group consists of several devices featuring embedded FRAM nonvolatile memory, an ultra-low-power 16-bit MSP430 CPU, and different sets of peripherals targeted for various applications. The architecture, FRAM, and peripherals, combined with seven low-power modes, are optimized to achieve extended battery […]
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TI Bluetooth SensorTag kit
video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player TI has announced the availability of their Bluetooth low energy SensorTag kit. With a downloadable SensorTag App and sample applications, the kit removes the barriers to entry for smartphone app developers who want to take advantage of the growing number of Bluetooth low energy-enabled smartphones and tablets. The kit lists […]
TI multicore programming guide
TI has released their Multicore Programming Guide. Their announcement states, “To meet the ever-increasing processing demand, modern System-On-Chip solutions contain multiple processing cores. The dilemma is how to map applications to multicore devices. In this paper, we present a programming methodology for converting applications to run on multicore devices. We also describe the features of […]
TI EMI/ESD protection guide
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) isn’t something you usually think about until after you’ve accidentally zapped a sensitive component and can’t figure out why it looks OK but isn’t working. Similarly, electromagnetic interference (EMI) usually isn’t taken into account unless it begins to negatively impact a new wireless design. TI has released a 41-page PDF entitled System […]
Stellaris LM4F120 LaunchPad evaluation board pre-orders open
The TI estore now has the Stellaris LM4F120 LaunchPad eval board available for pre-order at the promotional price of $4.99! Orders should begin shipping around September 25, 2012. Go to the TI estore for more info and to place an order.
TI offers free Combosensor
Paco write to clue us in on a free offer from TI. It’s the Combosensor, a chemical and gas sensor solution that provides onboard processing and a configurable interface, allowing a single detector to be used for multiple sensor types. Visit the the TI estore for more info on the Combosensor and to request a […]
25 FREE Stellaris LaunchPads, ends today
Uwe tipped us to a Stellaris LaunchPad giveaway: YES! I want to sign up for a Stellaris LaunchPad. When you sign up for the email alert, we’ll also enter your name in a drawing for one of 25 FREE Stellaris LaunchPads! You only need to register once. Only one entry per person. We’ll email you […]
TI announces C2000 Launchpad release
Trey German from TI write: “We just announced the C2000 LaunchPad today and I thought it might be a nice addition to your blog. Its a sister board to the MSP430 LaunchPad and is pin compatible so boosterpacks will work with any launchpad. The board costs $17 and includes an isolated high speed USB debugger […]
TI 2012 Little Logic Guide
TI has released their 2012 Little Logic Guide, containing product overviews, selection tables and information covering gate functions, buffer/registers, level translators and switches. You can download the 25 page PDF here.
TI 2012 Power Management Guide
Drone draws our attention to the TI 2012 Power Management Guide which is now available for download. This 121 page PDF version includes the National Semiconductor products as well. Via the contact form.
NFC TI TRF7970A breakout board V1.1 update
Benjamin made a small update on his NFC TI TRF7970A breakout board. The board is designed to provide you access to RFID and similar RF protocols. Benjamin has 15 boards he is willing to giveaway, so contact him on his blog if you’re interested. It is just a little update on the new board TI […]
TI 2012 audio guide
Drone informs us that the TI 2012 Audio Guide is now available. It’s a comprehesive product selection document, covering all-digital Audio IC components as well as digital and analog Audio IC solutions from TI. Download your copy of this 57-page PDF from TI. Via the contact form.
TIDeals: eZ430-Chronos watch again
If you missed it before, TI is offering the Chronos Watch as their current week’s deal at $24.50. The eZ430 deal includes the wireless enabled watch, CC1111 USB RF access point, and a CD containing software and documentation. A welcome change by TI is the elimination of the deal coupon codes. TI is now fulfilling […]
Chronos hacking update
JP Norair has been hacking away with the TI 433 MHz Chronos. My project is OpenTag, which is a 433 MHz centric IoT/M2M stack. It’s 433-centric because it implements DASH7 and because it makes design assumptions that multihop is not of great importance (at 433 MHz, it certainly isn’t). You can check the wiki, which […]
App note: Texas Instruments’ standard linear guide
Texas Instruments puts out a selection guide for their op-amps, comparators, data converters and interface ICs. Most manufacturers have these, and they can be a big help when you need to substitute a no longer available linear component in design. Thanks rsdio!
TI’s CC110L RF Module BoosterPack
asdf informs us that TI has the CC110L RF Module BoosterPack now in stock and available for $19. According to TI: The CC110L RF BoosterPack is a low-power wireless transceiver extension kit for use with the Texas Instruments MSP-EXP430G2 LaunchPad development kit. Based on the CC110L device, the on-board Anaren Integrated Radio (AIR) A110LR09A radio […]
TI intros LM5017 100 V, 600 mA synchronous buck regulator
TI has introduced the LM5017 buck regulator. The LM5017 is a 100 V, 600 mA synchronous step-down regulator with integrated high side and low side MOSFETs. The constant-on-time (COT) control scheme employed in the LM5017 requires no loop compensation, provides excellent transient response, and enables very low step-down ratios. The on-time varies inversely with the […]
Texas Instruments changes outrageous contest rules
A few days ago we wrote about Texas Instruments’ crazy contest rules. Participants have to hand over everything to enter, including ‘enjoyment’ of the project. TI noticed and updated the rules. From the comments: Thanks for bringing this to our notice. The terms and conditions in question have been corrected. The contest in question does […]
TI India design contest irrational terms and conditions
Bertho pointed us to the totally irrational terms and conditions of the TI India design contest. Once you enter your project into their contest you lose any right over that project and idea whatsoever. TI claims total ownership of “all rights, title and interest, including but not limited to patents, designs, mask-works, copyright and rights […]
TI India design contest
Update from the comments: I’d think twice before entering. From the terms and conditions point 2: By making a submission as part of the TIIMDC, you expressly agree to irrevocably, perpetually and exclusively grant and assign in favour of Texas Instruments (India) Private Limited (TI), without any geographical restriction and on a royalty free basis, […]