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Develop on the next generation MSP430 for single-phase metering applications
Jennifer Barry
The MSP430F673x/F672x series is the first MSP430 SoC to target utility metering with a 24-bit Sigma-delta converter, industry's largest 320-segment LCD controller and battery backup system. Did we say industry's largest segmented LCD controller? Yes, we did! Not only that, but we've enhanced...
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Jan 25, 2012
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TI combines ultra-low power and wireless technology
nancy!
Today, TI announced a solution that combines its ultra-low power technology with the ability to send information wirelessly with a low power TI radio frequency (RF) transceiver - all on one tiny chip. The new CC430 technology platform will bring intelligence to a range of applications in which low power...
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Nov 11, 2009
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TI technology aids consumers & utility companies conserve energy & reduce costs
nancy!
Electronic energy meters have fostered their way into the market the last decade replacing conventional electromechanical meters. This has led to increased accuracy and features, reduced cost and size, and an opportunity to get smart. Energy measurement in its purest form, is just a mathematical sum...
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Aug 12, 2009
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Oceanic thermal energy conversion – large scale energy harvesting
nancy!
With energy usage top of mind, who hasn’t been exposed to commercials stating “the energy produced buy the sun in one minute equals the amount used by the entire population of the planet for one year,” or a similar, hard to define claim. The truth is there’s an incredible amount...
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Jun 23, 2009
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Energy harvesting is gaining momentum
nancy!
I recently read a story on Green Inc. on researchers who are working on the Bionic Energy Harvester , a knee brace that generates power from walking. In the article, the author points out that even though only a small percentage of young people would have use for the device, those users would be excited...
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Nov 24, 2008