This application note describes the new and improved features of Code Composer Studio?(CCS) 2.0 and provides instructions on how to use the new features. This is done by utilizing existing examples an

This application report describes of the EMI immunity performance of the TLE2141 and TLE2141-Q1 family of operational amplifier devices.

This application report shows how to implement a controller for a stepper motor having bipolar windings using the MSP430F123 along with a pair of UC3717A Stepper Motor Drive ICs. Source code, schemati

Powering an MSP430 device from a single 1.5-V battery cell is desirable in a number of applications. These applications require the use of a charge-pump based dc/dc converter. In this application repo

In this application report the TL499A wide-range power-supply controller is discussed in detail. A general overview of TL499A architecture presents the primary functions of the device and its features. An in-depth study of the device used with several external components showcases the versatility and limitations of the device and provides a thorough understanding of the criteria required to sel

Preconditioning of SMT Packages

This application report explains how to implement a low noise switch mode power supply solution. Itintroduces the sources of noise and explain how to minimize them. A big factor in noise generation andpropagation is the printed circuit board layout. Important basics are discussed. Circuit measurementtechniques are also explained to guide a design engineer towards a low noise but efficient so

Parasitics can Hinder Switcher Regulator and LDO Designs

The Texas Instruments Hercules™ ARM® Safety Microcontrollers TMS570LS31x/S21x and RM4x series of products have two 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADC). This document provides the dev

FDC1004, FDC1004-Q1, FDC2112, FDC2114, FDC2212, FDC2214 Derivative Integration Algorithm for Proximity Sensing

This application report discusses improving Amplifier Noise for High 3rd Intercept Amplifiers.

This application note gives the equations to calculate the power stage of a boost converter built with an IC with integrated switch and operating in continuous conduction mode. It is not intended to g

Sub-Miniature Buck Converters Tailored For Portable Power Applications

Configuration of the bq78PL114 to a custom series and parallel cell arranged pack is accomplished outside parameter tabs in bqWizard™ or the .ppcsv parameter configuration file. It is easy to set by loading an appropriate .tmap file to the device. This application report describes loading the .tmap file some considerations for the parallel cell count configuration and how to simply edit the .tm

Analog designers are frequently required to convert high-voltage signals to levels acceptable to low-voltage data converters with differential inputs. This paper describes solutions for this common task using modern amplifiers and typical power supplies. Three examples of conditioning ±10V bipolar signals for low-voltage analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) are shown: a single-supply design

AN-402 LM2889 RF Modulator

Turbo decoder lies at the heart of all of the third-generation (3G) wireless standards. The turbo coprocessors (TCP2) are programmable peripherals used to decode turbo codes. It is integrated into Texas Instruments TMS320TCI648x Digital Signal Processor (DSP). This application report gives the channel density data for TCP2 under various conditions the CPU load for pre-processing TCP2 input data i