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Integrated power controller offers stability benefits for automotive applications April 4, 2012
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) has introduced a dual output power supply for automotive applications that ensures stable, uninterrupted output voltages, even in cases where the input voltage drops significantly below the output voltage levels.
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TI introduces 16-bit delta-sigma ADC for the automotive market
March 14, 2012
For automotive applications such as battery monitoring systems in HEV/EV vehicles, fuel or oil pressure sensing, Texas Instruments has combined the functions of a delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter with a programmable gain amplifier, a multiplexer and an oscillator. The result, the ADS1115-Q1 is the industry's most highly integrated automotive-qualified 16-bit ADC.
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Industry's first 100-V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs improves reliability in high-voltage applications
January 26, 2012
Texas Instruments Incorporated has expanded the company’s high-voltage point-of-load product line by introducing what the company claims is the industry’s first 100-V synchronous buck regulator with integrated MOSFETs. The 600-mA LM5017 is the first in a new family of step-down switching regulators that reduce PCB area and system cost while improving high-voltage reliability in telecommunication, industrial, smart grid and automotive systems.
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Automotive MCUs certified to AEC-Q100 improve fuel efficiency and battery life
November 30, 2011
Texas Instruments Incorporated has announced the qualification of MSP430 16-bit microcontrollers for automotive applications. The AEC-Q100 certification allows developers to integrate higher performance, power efficiency and scalability into their designs without sacrificing on price.
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TI introduces first 14-rail PMIC for infotainment and cluster applications
October 17, 2011
Texas Instruments has introduced an automotive power management integrated circuit (PMIC) to support 14 power voltage rails. As the industry's first automotive PMIC with more than 10 rails, the TPS658629-Q1 provides all power supply functions and reduces board space for infotainment, navigation and LCD/TFT cluster applications by integrating multiple regulated power supplies, system power management and display functions in one package.
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TI continues NatSemi Simple Switcher product line with nano modules and nano regulators
TI introduces 36-volt op amp for the automotive market
Automotive multimedia concept embraces Android, tablet computer
IC protects battery packs for e-bikes, power tools
High-temperature H.E.A.T. evaluation module speeds safe testing of electronics for harsh and hot environments
TI unveils industry's highest accuracy lithium-ion battery monitor for electric mobility
TI expands automotive safety portfolio with airbag squib driver family
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Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced four new Simple Switcher power management integrated circuits for space-constrained point-of-load designs in industrial, communications and automotive applications.
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E-bikes and power tools are target applications for Texas Instruments' integrated battery protection and cell-balancing solution for Li-Ion and lithium iron phosphate battery packs. The device simplifies battery pack designs for e-bikes, e-scooters, portable gardening tools, power tools and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and can also be used when replacing lead acid batteries.
