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Texas Instruments announces first QWERTY-capable I2C keypad/keyboard controller

NewsCenter — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Frees up processors by eliminating the need to scan the keys for presses and releases

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DALLAS, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the TCA8418, a key scan device that can generate an interrupt output signal using a three-key combination such as CTRL-ALT-DEL, which frees up the processor from scanning the keys for presses and releases, saving power and bandwidth. The TCA8418 supports applications such as smartphones, multimedia handsets, personal digital assistants (PDA) and mobile Internet devices (MID). For more information or to request samples, please see www.ti.com/tca8418-pr.

Key features and benefits of the TCA8418

The key controller includes an oscillator that debounces at 50 us and maintains a 10-byte FIFO of key-press and key-release events, which can store up to 10 keys with overflow wrap capability.
An interrupt (/INT) output can be configured to alert key presses and releases, either as they occur or at maximum rate.
Power supply voltage operating range of 1.65 V to 3.6 V allows for glueless interface to today's most advanced processors.
Eighteen general purpose inputs/outputs (GPIO) can be configured into eight inputs and ten outputs, which supports an 8 x 10 key array (80 buttons) through the I2C™ interface.
Low standby (idle) current consumption of 3 uA extends battery life in portable devices.
Can be used with a processor that has limited GPIOs, and is compatible with a variety of advanced processors including many of TI's OMAP™ 3 applications processors.

Availability and pricing

The TCA8418 is available now in the 4 mm x 4 mm QFN package and is priced at $1.20 in quantities of 1,000. A smaller, 2 mm x 2 mm WCSP version will be available in 1Q2010, offering a reduction of 75 percent board space over competitive devices.

Find out more about the TCA8418 by visiting these links:

Download the datasheet and order samples: www.ti.com/tca8418-pr.
Download the I2C Guide: www.ti.com/i2cguide-pr.
See TI's complete Interface portfolio: www.ti.com/interface-pr.
Ask questions and share knowledge in TI's E2E Community: http://www.ti.com/e2e-pr.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN) helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, go to www.ti.com.

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Texas Instruments to demonstrate SuperSpeed USB hub technology at the Intel Developer Forum 2009, San Francisco

Nancy Kelly — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:49:00 GMT

WHAT:

Intel Developer Forum (IDF) San Francisco

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) will perform a public demonstration of SuperSpeed USB hub technology during the Intel Developer Forum, September 22 – 24 in San Francisco. Visit TI booth #725 to learn how TI continues to develop SuperSpeed USB solutions.

Attendees will have the opportunity to view how true SuperSpeed USB capability works in both a SuperSpeed USB hub (TUSB8040), a peripheral SuperSpeed USB to SATA 3Gig bridge (TUSB9260), and a SuperSpeed USB transceiver (TUSB1310) to meet demands for a variety of applications and end-equipment such as PCs and PC peripherals for imaging, instrumentation and test equipment.

TI devices work with the Synopsys DesignWare SuperSpeed USB digital controller intellectual property (IP) to speed time-to-market for these products. Additionally, TI will demonstrate interoperability using the xHCI host from NEC Microelectronics.

Samples for the TUSB1310 and the TUSB9260 will be available in 4Q09, and they will be in volume production in 1Q and 2Q 2010, respectively. Samples for the TUSB8040 will be available in 2Q10.

WHEN:

September 22 – 24, 2009

WHERE:

Intel Developers Forum

Moscone West Convention Center
747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Texas Instruments Booth #725

Find out more about TI’s interface products by visiting these links:

Learn about SuperSpeed USB technology: www.ti.com/usb-pr
Download TI’s Interface Selection Guide: www.ti.com/interface-pr.
Ask questions and share knowledge in TI’s E2E online design community: http://www.ti.com/e2e-pr.
Follow TI on Twitter: www.twitter.com/txinstruments.

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Texas Instruments' new FlatLink™ transmitter offers first glueless connection to low-power embedded processors

NewsCenter — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT

LVDS serializer saves up to 83 percent board space and supports HD resolutions

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DALLAS, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the first LVDS serializer that connects directly to 1.8-V powered processors. Using TI's FlatLink(™) technology, the SN75LVDS83B eliminates the need for a costly level shifter when using 1.8-V and 2.5-V logic interfaces, lowering cost and reducing board space by up to 83 percent. The SN75LVDS83B supports 8-bit color and serializes RGB data. It then consolidates 24 data lines into one LVDS clock and four LVDS data pairs, which connect to LCD modules. For product details visit: www.ti.com/sn75lvds83b-pr.

The SN75LVDS83B supports applications such as netbooks, mobile Internet devices, digital picture frames and others where an LVDS link from a processor to the LCD module is required. The SN75LVDS83B supports a very broad pixel frequency range from 10 MHz up to high-definition (HD) screen resolutions of 135 MHz. The device is compatible with numerous processors, including OMAP35x applications processors and digital media processors based on TI's DaVinci(™) technology.

Key features and benefits

Connects directly to any TTL level from 1.8 V to 3.3 V, eliminating the need for additional components
Eliminates the level shifter, lowering cost by more than one dollar and reducing board space by up to 83 percent with the BGA package, and up to 39 percent with the TSSOP package
135-MHz pixel clock supports HD screen resolutions

Availability and pricing

The SN75LVDS83B is available now in a 56-pin TSSOP priced at $2.60, and a 56-ball BGA package priced at $2.80. The SN75LVDS83A is available in the 56-pin TSSOP package only. The SN75LVDS83A has a maximum frequency of 100 MHz, supports only 3.3-V input levels and is priced at $2.10. All prices are for quantities of 1,000 units.

Find out more about the SN75LVDS83B/A by visiting these links:

SN75LVDS83B evaluation modules and samples: www.ti.com/sn75lvds83b-pr
SN75LVDS83B video: www.ti.com/sn75lvds83b-prv
Interface Selection Guide: www.ti.com/interface-pr
TI's E2E online design community: http://www.ti.com/e2e-pr
Follow TI on Twitter: www.twitter.com/txinstruments

About Texas Instruments

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Texas Instruments introduces the industry's smallest, highest throughput PCI Express to PCI translation bridge

NewsCenter — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Device eases migration path from conventional PCI to PCI Express technology

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DALLAS, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a new PCI Express to PCI translation bridge that requires half the board space and provides the highest throughput, compared to the nearest competitive devices available. The XIO2001 is a single-function bridge that provides customers with an easy migration path from conventional PCI to the latest PCI Express technology. Applications include computer motherboards, industrial PCs and control boards, test and measurement boards, and surveillance camera capture cards. For product details, see: www.ti.com/xio2001-pr.

The XIO2001 offers several advantages that allow designers to maximize performance. The XIO2001 Performance Tuning Tool allows register settings within the bridge to be customized in real time using a graphical user interface (GUI), allowing customers to easily tune the bridge for maximum performance in their application. The XIO2001 also provides twice the throughput when measuring upstream memory access performance through the bridge compared to other devices. This is important to customers with implementations where high bandwidth and low latency are key.

Key features and benefits

The XIO2001 is available in a 7 mm x 7 mm package, saving customers valuable board space
The XIO2001 Performance Tuning Tool (XPT) GUI makes it easy for customers to customize and tailor bridge performance settings for their own applications
An internal arbiter supports up to six downstream PCI bus masters, versus four supported by competitive devices, which eliminates the need for external arbitration devices
The XIO2001 integrates buffered clocks, which eliminates the need for an external clock buffer and reduces bill of materials cost
Built-in adaptive equalization improves jitter tolerance so designers can use a longer PCB trace or cable length

Availability and pricing

The XIO2001 comes in both 7 mm x 7 mm ZAJ and 12 mm x 12 mm ZGU packages (commercial temperature) priced at $5.50 each, and the 12 mm x 12 mm IZGU package (industrial temperature) is priced at $6.05. Pricing is in quantities of 1,000.

Find out more about TI's interface products by visiting these links:

Order XIO2001 samples and evaluation modules: www.ti.com/xio2001-pr.
View video on using the XIO2001 Performance Tuning Tool: www.ti.com/xio2001xpt-pr.
Download TI's Interface Selection Guide: www.ti.com/interface-pr.
Ask questions and share knowledge on TI's E2E online community: http://www.ti.com/e2e-pr.
Follow TI on Twitter: www.twitter.com/txinstruments.

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Texas Instruments simplifies system design and layout with industry's first isolated CAN transceiver

NewsCenter — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT

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Transceiver cuts number of required components by at least half in industrial applications

DALLAS, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the first isolated controller-area network (CAN) transceiver. The ISO1050 combines TI's innovative CAN and isolation technologies to reduce required components by at least half, and simplifies board design in industrial automation, motor control and medical equipment. Loop time is reduced by 34 percent, giving designers flexibility to use longer network cables than can be used with other common isolated CAN solutions. For product details or to order samples, see: www.ti.com/iso1050-pr.

The ISO1050 reduces system-level power consumption by 38 percent compared to isolated optocoupler solutions. In high-voltage applications where minimum clearance is required, the 6.1 mm wide-body package reduces board space by 30 percent. Additionally, the ultra-low electromagnetic emissions (EME) support sensitive analog applications, such as industrial sensors.

"Customers are being challenged to design more complex industrial systems in smaller spaces," said Art George, senior vice president of TI's High-Performance Analog business unit. "The ISO1050 single-chip isolated CAN solution eases system design and allows engineers to reduce component count and speed time-to-market."

Additional features and benefits

The capacitive technology in TI isolators provides galvanic isolation of up to 4000 V and life expectancy of more than 25 years
Meets requirements for the ISO 11898 standard
Meets DeviceNet and CAN timing requirements
Wide temperature range from -55C to 105C accommodates the requirements of a variety of industrial applications
Customers can speed time-to-market with compatible TI devices including power isolation (DCR010505), and the Piccolo™ , DelfinoTM and Stellaris® microcontroller series

Availability and pricing

The ISO1050 is available now in an 8-pin DUB package, and the 16-pin SOIC package will be available in late 4Q09. Suggested resale pricing is $1.55 in 1,000-piece quantities.

Find out more about TI's isolation portfolio by visiting the links below:

Order ISO1050 samples and evaluation modules: www.ti.com/iso1050-pr
See TI's complete interface portfolio and selection guide: www.ti.com/interface-pr
Ask questions and share knowledge on TI's E2E online community: http://www.ti.com/e2e-pr.

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Texas Instruments introduces first SuperSpeed USB-compliant transceiver test chip

NewsCenter — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Transceiver to be shown at the USB Developers Conference will help speed implementation of SuperSpeed USB

DALLAS (May 14, 2009) - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN), an active member of the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 promoters group, today introduced a new 5-Gbps transceiver test chip designed to the USB 3.0 specification version 1.0. The new transceiver is capable of driving and receiving signals over 4-m USB 3.0 cables to ensure data integrity. This transceiver will be demonstrated at the USB Developers Conference in Tokyo, Japan on May 21-22, in booth #1. For more information on TI's SuperSpeed USB technology see: www.ti.com/superspeedusb3-pr.

The new SuperSpeed USB transceiver and Synopsys' intellectual property (IP) digital controller tested successfully at the USB-IF SuperSpeed Peripheral Interoperability Lab. "Demonstrating interoperability between Synopsys' DesignWare SuperSpeed USB digital controller and TI's USB transceiver gives designers confidence that the IP functions successfully in a real-world system environment," said John Koeter, vice president of marketing for the Solutions Group at Synopsys. "Synopsys and TI are working together to help advance new technology into the market quickly, while minimizing risk and speeding time-to-market."

Key Features

Integrated spread spectrum PLL
- Supports multiple input reference frequencies: 20 MHz, 25 MHz, 30 MHz and 40 MHz
PIPE3 and ULPI compliant interfaces
Tested successfully at the USB-IF PIL
Programmable transmitter pre-emphasis
Best-in-class adaptive receiver equalizer

Key Benefits

Saves system cost by eliminating the need for an external spread spectrum clocking device
Interoperability across a wide selection of ASIC / FPGA platforms eases designs by allowing designers to work with the same USB device, regardless of the processor platform

Availability

The first in TI's SuperSpeed USB family of devices, the TUSB1310, SuperSpeed USB transceiver, will sample in 4Q09 and volume production is expected in 1Q10. In addition, evaluation modules will be available to interface the TUSB1310 to a variety of processor and FPGA implementations.

Find out more about TI's SuperSpeed USB technology by visiting the links below:

For more information on USB technology: www.ti.com/usb-pr
See TI's wide-ranging interface portfolio and selection guide: www.ti.com/interface-pr
Get questions answered on TI's E2E online community: http://community.ti.com

Texas Instruments introduces products in new PicoStar™ package, industry's thinnest package for portable consumer electronics

NewsCenter — Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Compact ESD protection device requires up to 80 percent less board space

DALLAS (May 7, 2009) - Portable consumer electronics designers can save board space with integrated circuits (ICs) in the PicoStar^TM package that Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) introduced today. The ultra-thin package, about as thin as a human hair, is the first to give system designers the option to embed silicon components inside the printed circuit board (PCB) to maximize board space. Devices in this form factor are 50 percent thinner than similar chips in traditional packages and enable smaller, thinner end equipment. The TPD2E007, a two-channel, robust electrostatic discharge (ESD) solution, is the first device available in the ultra-thin PicoStar package. For product details and to order samples see: www.ti.com/tpd2e007-pr.

The TPD2E007 is a back-to-back diode array that allows AC-coupled data transmission without compromising signal integrity. Typically, ESD protection is mounted close to the connector on the PCB, but designers have the option to surface mount or embed the TPD2E007 into the board/connector. The ability to embed this ultra-thin device in the board allows designers to save 80 percent board space compared to typical ESD solutions.

Key features of the TPD2E007

Robust ESD protection
- ±8-kV IEC 61000-4-2 contact discharge
- ±15-kV IEC 61000-4-2 air-gap discharge
Back-to-back diode configuration for negative signal swing
15-pF line to ground capacitance
Low 50-nA leakage current
PicoStar package: 0.15 mm package height

Key benefits

Reduces board space, which gives end equipment designers the option to add more components on the board
Thin form factor allows the device to be inserted into a board layer stack-up with minimal effort
Board-level cost can be reduced by embedding the device in the PCB

Availability and pricing

The TPD2E007 is available today in a 4-pin YFM package and is priced at $0.20 in quantities of 1,000. Additional TI devices will be developed in PicoStar packaging, such as the TPS62620 low-power DC/DC converter, which is sampling now and will be available in volume production in 3Q09.

Find out more about TI's ESD protection portfolio by visiting the links below:

Order TPD2E007 samples: www.ti.com/tpd2e007-pr
See TI's complete ESD portfolio: www.ti.com/esd-pr
Get questions answered on TI's E2E online community: http://community.ti.com
Follow TI on Twitter: www.twitter.com/txinstruments

Texas Instruments expands its precision timing portfolio with industry's most highly integrated clock generator family

NewsCenter — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Compact clocking solutions save up to 50 percent board space

DALLAS (April 23, 2009) - Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE:TXN) today introduced three new precision clock generators that have a crystal input, replacing up to four discrete high-frequency crystal oscillators with a single device. These devices provide a more cost-efficient solution that saves up to 50 percent more board space than competing solutions today. The CDCM61004 family improves system performance by achieving integrated RMS jitter of 500 fs, well suited for data communications equipment. For product details and to order samples see: www.ti.com/cdcm61004-pr.

The CDCM61004 family eases board design by providing a fully integrated voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) support for a wide output frequency range from 43.75 MHz to 683 MHz, allowing one device to cover multiple standards or multiple designs. The clock generators operate at less than 500 mW to enable high-density designs, offering up to 30 percent power savings.

Key Features

Input reference including the commonly used crystal frequencies such as 24.8832 MHz, 25 MHz, and 26.5625 MHz
On-chip VCO operates in frequency range 1.75 GHz to 2.05 GHz, supporting output from 43.75 MHz to 683 MHz
Input crystal bypass mode allows direct tuning on the reference
Output selectable between LVPECL, LVDS or 2-LVCMOS

Key Benefits

Pin-compatible family allows the same hardware strapping
High integration and flexible I/O minimizes the number of components
Reduces board space and provides a cost-efficient solution
Low jitter improves overall system bit error rate performance
Low power enables high-density designs

Availability and pricing

The CDCM61004 family is available now in volume production in a QFN-32 package. The CDCM61004 has four LVPECL/LVDS or eight LVCMOS outputs and is priced at $8.15. The CDCM61002 has two LVPECL/LVDS or four LVCMOS outputs and is priced at $6.25. The CDCM61001 has one LVPECL/LVDS or two LVCMOS outputs and is priced at $5.25. All pricing is in quantities of 100 units.

Find out more about TI's clock portfolio by visiting the links below:

Order CDCM6100x evaluation modules and samples: www.ti.com/cdcm61004-pr
Watch CDCM6100x informational video: www.ti.com/cdcm61004video
See TI's complete clocks and timing portfolio: http://clocks.ti.com
Get questions answered on TI's E2E online community: http://community.ti.com .

TI introduces high-temperature transceivers for oil exploration equipment

NewsCenter — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

DALLAS (Jan. 21, 2009) - Two new ceramic-packaged transceivers from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) enable communication in high-temperature applications. The devices feature no thermal shutdown, meeting the demanding requirements of oil exploration applications, such as downhole drilling. The SN65HVD11SJD 3.3-V single, half-duplex RS-485 transceiver and the SN65HVD233SJD 3.3-V CAN transceiver are the first two parts to be released from TI in a complete signal chain roadmap for high-temperature industrial and aviation electronics applications. Future products will include data acquisition, processing and data transmission devices. Devices in the portfolio operate in an extended temperature range of -55C to 210C and have a targeted lifetime of 1000 hours. For complete product information, please see www.ti.com/sn65hvd11sjd-pr and www.ti.com/sn65hvd233sjd-pr.

Key Features

3.3-V supply
8-pin ceramic DIP and die packaging
No thermal shutdown
Available in an extended temperature range (-55C to 210C)
Extended high temperature operating life (1000 hours)
Upfront device feasibility evaluation
SN65HVD11SJD
- based on ANSI TIA/EIA-485-A
- ESD protection of 16k
- 10 Mbps speed
- integrated slope control
- 1/8 unit-load
SN65HVD233SJD
- signaling rates up to 1 Mbps
- bus pin short-circuit protection to +/- 36-V
- exceeds ESD protection of 16k
- high impedance
- glitch-free power up and power down protection
Qualified as TI HiRel standard products

Key Benefits

Allow communications between various tools and electronics in harsh, high-temperature environments, such as downhole drilling
Allow for more efficient oil and gas recovery from land and offshore drilling and other high-temperature industrial applications

Availability, pricing and support

The SN65HVD11SJD and the SN65HVD233SJD are available today in an 8-pin, 6.67 mm x 9.6 mm ceramic DIP package and Known Good Die (KGD) from TI and its authorized distributors. The devices are priced at $40 each in 1000-piece quantities.

TI's HiRel standard products are developed based on over 30 years of experience in meeting the high quality, reliability and support requirements of space, avionics and defense markets. TI's HiRel portfolio includes a broad range of analog and digital components with value added options for an extended temperature range, such as process control, extended life cycle and upfront device feasibility evaluation. TI's HiRel options include military ceramic, enhanced products, space-rated products and wafer/foundry die and utilize highly optimized and enhanced silicon solutions to maximize performance.

Find out more about TI's high-reliability portfolio by visiting the links below:

Evaluation modules and samples: www.ti.com/sn65hvd11sjd-pr and www.ti.com/sn65hvd233sjd-pr
TI's complete high-reliability portfolio: www.ti.com/hirel

Consumer electronics designers save cost and board space with the industry's smallest, most highly integrated SD/MMC voltage level translator

NewsCenter — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Eliminates the need for more than 10 external discrete components

DALLAS (Jan. 15, 2008) - Engineers can now bridge the gap between two disparate voltage nodes while maintaining digital switching compatibility by using a tiny, highly integrated Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMedia Card (MMC) level shifter, introduced today by Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN). The translator's auto-direction circuitry simplifies board design by eliminating the need for customers to program a General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) on a processor for direction control and thereby reduces the number of required pins. Highly integrated features of the TXS0206, packaged in a 2 mm x 1.6 mm wafer chip-scale package (WCSP), eliminate the need for more than 10 external discrete components and reduce overall system cost in consumer electronics, such as mobile handsets, digital cameras and portable navigation devices. For product details, see www.ti.com/txs0206-pr.

TXS0206 features

Clock frequencies up to 52 MHz
Data rates up to 60 Mbps
Supports 1.2-V, 1.5-V, 1.8-V, 2.5-V, and 3.3-V power-supply voltages
Built-in IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection
Data line EMI filter circuitry
Integrated SD-compliant pull-up resistors

Pricing and availability

The TXS0206 is available now in a 20-bump WCSP package. Suggested resale pricing in 1000-unit quantities is $0.99. Additional family members, including integrated 1.8-V or 2.9-V CMOS LDO voltage regulators to power SD/MMC memory cards, will be available in 1H 2009.

Find out more about TI's family of voltage level translators, including the TXS0206, by visiting the links below:

TXS0206 informational video: www.ti.com/txs0206video
TI Voltage Level Translation: www.ti.com/translation
TI's interface portfolio and Interface Selection Guide: www.ti.com/interface

TI introduces industry's widest common mode, 70V, fault-protected RS-485 transceiver family

NewsCenter — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Improve reliability with drop-in upgrades for industrial applications

DALLAS (December 3, 2008) - Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a family of +/- 70V, fault protected RS-485 transceivers that achieve overvoltage protection with no external termination needed. These low-power devices serve as drop-in upgrades to existing RS-485 designs without costly board redesigns. The new half- and full-duplex transceivers simplify design in industrial automation, motor control and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. (See www.ti.com/sn65hvd1794-pr.)

The SN65HVD17xx family is designed to survive overvoltage faults, such as direct shorts to power supplies, miswiring faults, connector failures, cable crushes, and tool misapplications. The widest common mode, from -20V to -25V, allows for operation in harsh environments with large ground differences. These transceivers are offered in either a SOIC or DIP package and operate at a variety of speed grades such as 128 Kbps, 1 Mbps, and 10 Mbps to meet the needs of a variety of applications.

The SN65HVD1780/1/2 operate over a wide voltage range from 3V to 5V, enabling applications that have fluctuating power sources. The SN65HVD1794 has a cable invert pin, which allows for simple correction bus wires that were incorrectly configured. Additionally, the SN65HVD17xx family offers many integrated features such as:

Bus ESD protection +/- 16k-V JEDEC human body model
Failsafe receiver for open-circuit, short-circuit and idle-bus conditions
Power-up, power-down and glitch-free operation
Supports up to 256 or 320 nodes

The ultra low-power MSP430 microcontrollers and SN65HVD17xx family can be used together to create a low-power solution for a single control node. The SN65HVD17xx family contributes to TI's broad interface product offering, which includes families of products for M-LVDS, LVDS, CAN, I2C, ESD, RS-485, RS-232 and PCI-Express standards. Please see www.ti.com/interface for more information.

Availability

The SN65HVD17xx family is available online today. Details and suggested resale pricing are listed below for each device in 1000-piece quantities. Samples are available at www.ti.com/sn65hvd1794-pr.

Part Number	Signaling Rate	Duplex	Features	Package	Price
SN65HVD1780	115 Kbps	Half	3V to 5V VCC	SOIC/DIP	$1.85
SN65HVD1781	1 Mbps	Half	3V to 5V VCC	SOIC/DIP	$1.85
SN65HVD1782	10 Mbps	Half	3V to 5V VCC	SOIC/DIP	$2.00
SN65HVD1785	115 Kbps	Half	Wide Common Mode	SOIC/DIP	$1.85
SN65HVD1786	1 Mbps	Half	Wide Common Mode	SOIC/DIP	$1.85
SN65HVD1787	10 Mbps	Half	Wide Common Mode	SOIC/DIP	$2.00
SN65HVD1791	115 Kbps	Full	Wide Common Mode	SOIC	$1.90
SN65HVD1792	1 Mbps	Full	Wide Common Mode	SOIC	$1.90
SN65HVD1793	10 Mbps	Full	Wide Common Mode	SOIC	$2.05
SN65HVD1794	115 Kbps	Half	Cable Invert	SOIC	$1.95

TI expands 1394 portfolio with industry's most secure content protection

NewsCenter — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Encrypted interface enables tru2way&#8482 set top boxes and DTVs

DALLAS (October 29, 2008) - Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced two consumer electronics 1394 (Firewire&#8482) link layer and integrated physical layer devices for digitally interfacing advanced video applications with the highest level of content security on the market today. The devices support the latest requirements from the Digital Transport Licensing Authority (DTLA), including localization for DTCP-encrypted premium content. The TSB43EC42 and the TSB43EA42 provide unparalleled security and Quality of Service (QoS) for home networking in set top boxes, digital televisions, and Blu-ray recorders. (See www.ti.com/tsb43ec42-pr.)

Extending TI's 1394 CE family, the TSB43EC42 and TSB43EA42 will enable tru2way&#8482 set top boxes and digital televisions to record in high definition. The TSB43EC42 adds AES-128 encryption to the transport stream interface, which provides very robust protection by keeping content encrypted at all times. This eliminates the need for additional physical content protection on the printed circuit board and can simplify board layout. Both the TSB43EC42 and TSB43EA42's integrated 1394a two-port PHY operate at 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps or 400 Mbps and are fully compliant with the IEEE Std. 1394-1995 and IEEE Std. 1394a-2000.

Other key features include the following:

Supports multiple video streaming format - MPEG2, MPEG4, DV and DSS
IEC61883-1, IEC61883-2, IEC61883-4 and IEC61883-7 compliant
PID filtering and packet insertion for MPEG transmit
Supports various types of external CPU interfaces - 68K, SRAM and PCI
DMA support with higher asynchronous throughput
Low-power modes

Tru2way makes it easy for consumers to access two-way interactive cable content, such as video-on-demand and pay-per-view. 1394 technology is the only standard on the market today to permit real-time digital recording with superior QoS and proven content protection. More information on TI's broad 1394 portfolio can be found at ti.com/1394. To watch a videocast on 1394 home networking, please see www.ti.com/1394video.

Availability

The TSB43EC42 and TSB43EA42 are available now in a BGA package. For pricing, samples or evaluation modules, please contact TI sales support at support.ti.com.

TI introduces flexible, quad SerDes device with integrated clock jitter cleaner

NewsCenter — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Ultra-wide speed range makes it easy for designers to implement various communications standards with one device

DALLAS (August 27, 2008) - Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a four-channel serializer/deserializer (SerDes) integrated circuit that enables high-speed, bi-directional, point-to-point data transmission with up to 30 Gbps. The device has the flexibility to be configured either as a XAUI or 10 GFC transceiver. This multi-rate transceiver supports a wide data bandwidth range from 600 Mbps to 3.75 Gbps per serial lane to address design challenges in a variety of applications such as gigabit Ethernet links or backplane and front plane connections. (See www.ti.com/tlk3134-pr.)

The TLK3134 performs the parallel-to-serial, serial-to-parallel conversion and clock extraction functions for a physical layer interface, all in one compact device. The integrated reference clock jitter cleaner significantly eases the design process and allows the use of an economical reference clock source. The device meets the CPRI and OBSAI specifications for wireless infrastructure equipment. The backplane reach and transmission distance over cable can be extended by this SerDes' serial side transmit de-emphasis and adaptive receiver equalization.

Other key features include the following:

Supports independent channel SerDes operation modes in 8-/10-bit data modes (TBI and 8-bit + control)
Supports 10 GbE (XAUI), 1X/2X/10X fibre channel, CPRI (x1/x2/x3), OBSAI (x1/x2/x4), and 1 GbE (1000 Base-X) data rates
10 GbE XGXS (XAUI) compliant core and 1000 Base-X PCS support

The TLK3134 transceiver complements TI's family of SerDes devices, including the TLK2541 device for EPON optical line terminals and TLK1221 Gigabit Ethernet transceiver. They contribute to TI's broad interface product offering, which includes families of products for M-LVDS, LVDS, CAN, I2C, ESD, RS-485, RS-232 and PCI-Express standards. Please see www.ti.com/interface for more information. TI also offers the complete portfolio of analog front end, embedded processors, software and evaluation modules for all wireless infrastructure air interfaces at www.ti.com/wi.

Availability

The TLK3134 is available now in a 289-pin BGA package, priced at $35.00 in 1,000-unit quantities. In addition, samples are available online today at www.ti.com/tlk3134-pr.

TI introduces industry's first eight-channel, digital-input serializer

NewsCenter — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Highly integrated inputs save up to 60 percent of board space in a broad range of industrial applications

tag, as close to the beginning of it as possible--> var axel = Math.random()+""; var a = axel * 10000000000000; document.write(''); DALLAS (June 16, 2008) - Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced the industry's most highly integrated digital-input serializer, which incorporates eight channels and flexible features to provide high-density signal conditioning in a single, compact device. The new serializer converts eight digital inputs, ranging from 0-V to 34-V, into a single data stream on SPI interface, which simplifies the design and saves overall board space for industrial automation and test and measurement equipment. (See www.ti.com/sn65hvs882-pr.)

"Customers are being challenged to design higher-density industrial automation systems that fit in smaller spaces," said Art George, senior vice president of TI's High-Performance Analog business unit. "The SN65HVS882's innovative architecture makes it easier for designers to solve both problems by providing a high-performance, compact solution for signal conditioning in high-density systems."

Industry's most compact serializer solution for industrial applications

The SN65HVS882 integrates several key functions, which typically must be performed by external components. The high channel density and feature integration allow engineers to reduce overall board space up to 60 percent compared to competing solutions. Several SN65HVS882 eight-channel serializers can be cascaded through an integrated SPI port, reducing both the isolation channels and controller pins required for high channel-count input modules. In addition, the internal programmable de-bounce feature filters out spurious pulses up to 3 ms on noisy switch inputs, eliminating the need for external components or software. These capabilities help provide a more cost-efficient, high-density input system.

Integrated features ease design

The SN65HVS882 includes an array of features to reduce the complexity of high-density systems and speed time to market. The built-in voltage regulator converts the industrial 10-V to 34-V field voltage to a 5-V level, suitable to power the system's isolation device or logic controller. The new serializer operates over a wide temperature range of -40C to 125C, enabling applications such as process control systems, factory automation, or test and measurement equipment. Additionally, the serializer provides individual outputs that can be connected to LEDs, allowing the designer to easily observe the input status.

The device's adjustable input current limit allows the use of a single resistor to set the maximum input current in the range of 200 uA to 5 mA, which reduces system-level power dissipation by more than 50 percent in typical industrial applications. For example, power savings is 275 mW per channel for 24-V applications with a 5-V and 3 mA turn-on point. Low system-level power dissipation is critical for applications like elevators or programmable logic controllers.

Support tools and signal chain solutions reduce design time

Easy-to-use evaluation modules and prompt sample delivery from TI help customers speed up the design process. To further simplify design, TI offers devices such as the ISO7241 quad-channel digital isolator, the DCR022405 isolated DC/DC converter and 32-bit TMS320F28x digital signal controllers to provide a complete signal chain solution for high-performance, high-density systems.

The SN65HVS882 contributes to TI's broad interface product offering, including families of products for USB, RS-232, 1394, LVDS, RS-485, CAN and UART standards. Please see the Interface Selection Guide for more information.

Pricing and availability

The SN65HVS882 is available now from TI and its authorized distributors in a 28-pin HTSSOP package. Suggested resale pricing is $3.00 in 1,000-piece quantities.

TI introduces flexible, dual-speed SerDes device for EPON optical line terminals

NewsCenter — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Fast-relock transceiver makes system upgrades easier

DALLAS (June 4, 2008) - Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today introduced a low-power serializer/deserializer (SerDes) device that provides a fast relock time and supports a wide data bandwidth range from 1 to 2.6 Gbps in point-to-point data transmission systems. The SerDes transceiver's independent transmit and receive channels allow asynchronous data rate operation. This capability gives designers flexibility to develop Ethernet passive optical network (EPON) optical line terminals (OLT) that support 1.25 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps or a mix of both, which makes it easier to upgrade existing systems. (See www.ti.com/tlk2541-pr.)

"Texas Instruments' TLK2541 is an outstanding SerDes complement to the Teknovus TK3723 Turbo-EPON^TM Optical Line Terminal MAC," said Jerry Wojtowicz, director of hardware engineering, Teknovus. "Together, they enable the design and deployment of optical line terminals for cost-effective FTTx networks supporting internet, voice and HDTV triple-play services."
The TLK2541 provides very high-speed input/output data channels for baseband data transmission over controlled impedance media of approximately 50 ohms. The transmission media can be printed-circuit board, copper cable or fiber-optic cable. It offers a low-power solution with a 2.5-V power supply, consuming less than 625 mW.

Other key features include the following:

Fast relock at 1.25 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps for EPON optical line terminals
Industrial temperature range -40C to 85C
Integrated 50-ohms termination resistors on RX
2.5-V supply voltage for low power operation
On-chip 8-bit/10-bit encoding/decoding
Hot plug protection

The TLK2541 transceiver complements TI's family of SerDes devices for 1.25 Gbps EPON units, including the TLK1211 and TLK1221 transceivers. Other serial gigabit transceivers from TI support Ethernet and general purpose communications applications. They contribute to TI's broad interface product offering including families of products for M-LVDS, LVDS, CAN, RS-485, RS-232 and PCI-Express standards. Please see the Interface Selection Guide for more information.

Availability

The TLK2541 is available now in an 80-pin TQFP package, priced at $12.50 in 100-unit quantities. In addition, samples are available online today.