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Allie Hopkins
- Dec 21, 2017
Changes to TI Launch Your Design blog

Thank you for following TI’s Launch Your Design blog. Moving forward, all new posts about TI’s low-cost, modular development kits and software solutions will be published on ConnecTIng Wirelessly, MSP low-power plays or The Process. Existing Launch Your Design content will continue to be searchable on the web and TI.com. We invite you to subscribe to one of the three embedded processing blogs for technical...
Allie Hopkins
- Dec 21, 2017
Changes to TI Tools Insider blog

Thank you for following TI’s Tools Insider blog. Moving forward, all new posts about embedded development tools and software will be published on ConnecTIng Wirelessly, MSP low-power plays or The Process. Existing Tools Insider content will continue to be searchable on the web and TI.com. We invite you to subscribe to one of the three embedded processing blogs for technical solutions, industry trends and insights...
Mark Easley
- Dec 6, 2017
How to light up the holidays with your own TI LaunchPad development kit circuit!

As finals are impending and the holiday is approaching, bring a little cheer by making your own electronic circuit that lights up LEDs and jingles a holiday tune. For this project, we will use a Texas Instruments (TI) LaunchPad™ development kit and the versatile Sidekick Basic kit for TI LaunchPad kit. The TI LaunchPad kit is our programmable processor that is capable of very complex to very simple embedded...
Jori Psencik
- Sep 14, 2017
Top 5 things to consider when searching for a job

If someone asked what you wanted out of a job, what would you say? Do you know what’s really important to you, and where you want to go in your career? To answer that question, you need to take a look at makes you tick, what makes you happy and what makes you feel fulfilled. You need to go into the interview having thought about your likes, dislikes, interests, abilities and skills. What are your personal values...
Mark Easley
- Aug 10, 2017
Teaching IoT with the TI LaunchPad™ development kit

It’s no secret that when students get into the industry, they will need to have a basic understanding of IoT and how it works within embedded systems. Below we’ve compiled resources and materials to help you teach IoT in your courses using the TI LaunchPad™ development kit, ARM® Cortex®-M and TI's Real-Time Operating System. Below we’ve included resources and tutorials that will...
Daniel Ogilvie
- Jun 29, 2017
How to spin a servo from the cloud

Looking for a creative project to reinforce wireless connectivity and the Internet of Things to your students? Here’s one for you – teach your students how to spin a servo from the cloud using the SimpleLink MSP432™ LaunchPad development kit. While this applies to all levels, it is best suited for seniors who may be looking to add wireless control to their senior design projects. Unlike many other cloud...
Jori Psencik
- Jun 8, 2017
3 steps to building your online persona

You want to find out more about someone… where do you start? The internet, of course . You search Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. to dig up as much information as possible and available in the public domain. It’s just what we do. In fact, 80 million names are searched daily. It’s no different for companies searching for talent. In the U.S., more than 70 percent of Human Resources departments...
University contributor
- May 22, 2017
6 tips from TI leaders

You’ve walked across the stage to receive your diploma. You’ve tossed your cap in the air. You’ve done it – you graduated . Now what? Have no fear! We’ve gathered up 6 tips from TI leaders on how to carry your successes into your next phase of life – the first job. 1. Be curious. Never stop asking questions. 2. Be bold. Don’t be afraid to fail. 3...
Alexis Crandall
- May 5, 2017
How to build a wireless controller

Digital Systems Teaching and Research (DSTR) Robot Controller Tutorial Students at Texas A&M University have developed the DSTR Robot – a small form factor robotic platform – in the University’s Mobile Integrated Solutions Laboratory. In a little over a year, DSTR has caught the attention of NASA scientists as a potential vehicle for sample collection on the moon. They are working with the Texas...
Tsedeniya Abraham
- May 5, 2017
How to balance efficiency and settling time with highly integrated DACs

In my first post , I talked about the need for modular, flexible and smart design in analog output modules and explored methods for improving efficiency in a typical high-side voltage-to-current converter used to drive 4-20mA outputs. Figure 1 shows an implementation that involves a buck/boost converter in a simple feedback network to supply just the necessary power to the load. While this implementation makes 4-20mA...
Jori Psencik
- Apr 27, 2017
Getting started: Career tips for freshmen & sophomores

Are you a freshman or sophomore about to launch your career or internship search? Read on for things you should do now , to get on track and secure a job when you graduate. If you’re a freshman or sophomore, you’ve probably been focused on your academics these past two years. The thought of getting an internship or first job seems way down the road. But, as you get ready to move into your junior year, it’s...
Tamara M Alani
- Apr 21, 2017
Zero out your system error with zero drift, zero crossover and zero hassle

This post is co-authored by Richard Barthel and Errol Leon . In applications such as position sensors, data-acquisition systems and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), it is important to design with high precision in mind. In many cases, designing with precision integrated circuits (ICs) reduces signal-chain complexity, lowers the external component count, and minimizes board space and bill of materials (BOM)...
Mark Easley
- Apr 13, 2017
How to build a microcontroller robot

This tutorial is designed to help those looking to build a basic microcontroller robot using off the shelf components. Learn how to build and program an MSP430™ MCU LaunchPad™ development kit plus Sub-1 GHz RF CC110L BoosterPack plu...
Jori Psencik
- Mar 30, 2017
It’s all about who you know: networking to get the job

Ask around… how did most of your friends or family find their current job? Was it through a job site post? Or, did they have a connection that helped open a door? Odds are, networking played a large role. Networking is making contact with people you know, and strengthening those relationships. Does everyone in your circle know you are looking for a job? They should! Here are some tips on how to organize your...
Evan Sawyer
- Mar 24, 2017
How to enable high-accuracy CW Doppler through discrete, precision data converters

Medical ultrasound is a noninvasive method of imaging the body’s internal structures (like organs) by transmitting high-frequency waves and measuring the reflections that occur at various boundaries within, such as between bone and muscle. Ther...
Mark A. Yoder
- Mar 16, 2017
Behind the Lectern: 3 tips to introducing new systems in your classroom

Dr. Mark A. Yoder has been professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN since 1988. As an author and educator he has been involved with groundbreaking engineering educational initiatives such as DSP First and the Infinity Project and has over 25 years of experience in leading faculty workshops. Read on to learn three tips that Dr. Yoder has to offer on integrating...
Tsedeniya Abraham
- Mar 8, 2017
How new integrated DACs increase efficiency and reduce board space in analog output modules

Industry 4.0 has revolutionized the manufacturing industry, changing how factories are designed and implemented. In factory automation and process-control applications, Industry 4.0’s impact comes down to two fundamental concepts: the prolifera...
Todd Snider
- Feb 27, 2017
From the Experts: Perform cyclic redundancy checking using linker-generated CRC tables

To verify code and/or data integrity, TI’s microcontroller (MCU) Code-Generation Tools (CGTs), including the C2000™ MCU CGT, the MSP430™ MCU CGT and the TI ARM CGT, support cyclic redundancy checking (CRC). This method can greatly enhance the performance of your embedded design and is easy to use, once you understand the basics of how CRC works. The focus of this blog post will be CRC with the C2000...
Aaron Paxton
- Feb 21, 2017
Extend battery life with a LDO, a voltage supervisor and a FET

Extended battery life is a common design requirement across a variety of applications. Whether it’s for toys or water meters, designers have various techniques at their disposal to improve battery life. In this post, I will illustrate one such ...
University contributor
- Feb 21, 2017
Students build electric motorcycle & travel the world in 80 days

The gist: twenty-three students from the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands banded together to become team STORM Eindhoven. Their mission: spread the importance of sustainable energy by designing and building the world’s fir...
Evan Sawyer
- Feb 17, 2017
Detecting pesky failing batteries before they cause a problem

As battery-powered systems become more common, quickly identifying a failing battery so that it can be replaced is becoming increasingly important. From an individual battery powering a mobile phone to a bank of batteries used to store renewable ene...
Jori Psencik
- Feb 9, 2017
Steps toward getting a job offer

You just finished a big interview with the company of your dreams. You and the prospective employer had a great discussion on how your skills and abilities match their business needs. You also proved your capability and achieved likability. Now you just wait until the phone rings and the offer rolls in – right? Not quite. Here are a few tips on how to follow up with your potential employer after the interview...
University contributor
- Feb 6, 2017
Study break: #UniversiTI riddles

Welcome to second semester; cue the leaning tower of textbooks, bottomless coffee cup and permanent residence in the lab. It sounds like you could use a serious study or grading break already… You’re in luck! We’ve got a brain bre...
Cole Macias
- Feb 3, 2017
Designing a discrete wide-bandwidth, cost-sensitive instrumentation amplifier

In this post, I’ll show how to design a cost-optimized, discrete, wide-bandwidth instrumentation amplifier using the TLV3544 . Instrumentation amplifiers are used for their high input impedance and ability to convert differential voltages to sin...
Chris Glaser
- Jan 27, 2017
Power your smart lock for five years on one set of batteries

Linear regulator, boost (step-up) or buck (step-down) – these are the three power-supply topologies for most smart locks. Which do you choose for your designs? Why does it matter? The success of any Internet of Things (IoT) device hinges on its...