Frequent Questions

  • [FAQ] Can I use different voltages with Texas Instrument I2C TCA Switches/Multiplexers? (What is Voltage level Translation?)

    Part Number: TCA9548A Tool/software: The TCA family of Texas Instruments I2C switches all support voltage translation. It's important to use the correct Vcc for the I2C switch to separate the voltages when channels are enabled. The only requirement…

  • [FAQ] AM2431: Use of latch in Boot pins

    Part Number: AM2431 Tool/software: Hello, We are not using GPMC interface in AM2431 MCU. So, the boot signals are not getting multiplexed. In that case, can use these pins directly for Boot configuration without transceiver? Regards, Salini

  • [FAQ] PROCESSOR-SDK-AM64X: Create Multicore Appimage using System Project

    Part Number: PROCESSOR-SDK-AM64X Other Parts Discussed in Thread: SYSCONFIG Tool/software: How to create multicore appimage using the system project ?

  • [FAQ] MCU-PLUS-SDK-AM243X: What are the possible Ethernet configurations on ICSSG0/1

    Part Number: MCU-PLUS-SDK-AM243X Other Parts Discussed in Thread: SYSCONFIG Tool/software: Hi, What are the possible Ethernet configurations on ICSSG0/1? Regards

  • [FAQ] TPS2HCS10-Q1: CRC Calculation Function Example

    Part Number: TPS2HCS10-Q1 Tool/software: The TPS2HCS10-Q1 and other TI Smart eFuse High-Side Switch devices has an optional cyclic redundancy check (CRC) feature to ensure each SPI frame (SPI Format: COPL = 0, CPHA = 1) is transmitted and received…

  • [FAQ] TINA-TI: How to model multi-winding flyback and fly-buck transformers in TINA

    Part Number: TINA-TI Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LM5180EVM-DUAL Tool/software: Many TI ICs support TINA simulations, including the LM5180 Primary Side Regulated (PSR) flyback device and LM5160 Fly-buck device. It is well known that a flyback or fly…

  • [FAQ] DS320PR1601: Do TI PCIe redrivers require a PCIe Reference Clock for operation?

    Part Number: DS320PR1601 Tool/software: Do TI PCIe redrivers require a PCIe Reference Clock (REFCLK) for operation?

  • [FAQ] LMH1219: Internal Voltage Thresholds for 4-Level Input Configuration Pins

    Part Number: LMH1219 Tool/software: Hi All, It is common to wonder what is going on inside of ICs. Being an applications engineer at TI gives me the unique opportunity to report on this so that people can to understand our devices a little bit more…

  • [FAQ] BQ25756: What do I need to know about the ACUV and ACOV pins?

    Part Number: BQ25756 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ25750 , BQ25820 Tool/software: The ACUV and ACOV pins program the input voltage operating window for the BQ2575X and the BQ2585X family of parts. When the input voltage is outside the programmed…

  • [FAQ] REF54: Operating temperature range VS specified temperature range

    Part Number: REF54 Tool/software: The “C” version specifies 0°C-70°C in the device comparison table but the operating temperature in the datasheet is specified as -40°C to 125°C. What is the 0°C-70°C meant to represent if not the operating range?

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