Frequent Questions

  • [FAQ] My MCU uses 3.3V as the logic supply, do I need a 3.3V CAN transceiver?

    Unless you are working with a 3.3V CAN bus, you do not need a 3.3V CAN transceiver. There is a difference between 3.3V CAN transceivers and CAN transceivers with the ability to accept 3.3V logic levels. 3.3V CAN transceivers use a 3.3V VCC supply voltage…

  • [FAQ] PMP21495: What are the highlights of PMP21495 6.6kW dual-active-bridge CLLLC design?

    Part Number: PMP21495 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: UCC21530-Q1 , LMV116 , TIDM-02002 What are the highlights should I look into this PMP21495 6.6kW dual-active-bridge CLLLC design? What are the benefits this design gets from UCC21530-Q1 and C2000…

  • [FAQ] PMP21842: What are the highlights should I look into this PMP21842 12V/500W LLC design?

    Part Number: PMP21842 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: UCD7138 , UCD3138A , PMP , PMP21309 , PMP20978 What are the highlights should I look into this PMP21842 12V/500W LLC design? What are the benefits this design gets from LMG3410 GaN device and UCD3138A…

  • [FAQ] PMP20946: Why is the LCC topology used as the isolated DC-DC stage of the PMP20946 design?

    Part Number: PMP20946 Why LCC topology is applied as the isolated DC-DC stage of the PMP20946 design? Where should I pay extra attention to on using the UCC25630x LLC controller for wide output voltage power supply design like PMP20946?

  • [FAQ] PMP21479: What is the advantage of the active clamp flyback over a quasi-resonant (QR) flyback?

    Part Number: PMP21479 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: UCC28780 , What is the advantage of the active clamp flyback over a quasi-resonant (QR) flyback?

  • [FAQ] PMP21479: What are the trade-offs between using Gallium Nitride (GaN) versus Silicon (Si) FETs in an active clamp flyback?

    Part Number: PMP21479 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: UCC28780 , LMG3411R150 What are the trade-offs between using Gallium Nitride (GaN) versus Silicon (Si) FETs in an active clamp flyback?

  • [FAQ] AWR1642: Maximum Range, Range Resolution in Obstacle Detection Demo

    Part Number: AWR1642 This thread provides information about how to compute the maximum range and range resolution based on the chirp configuration provided in the Obstacle Detection Lab provided in the Automotive Toolbox "mmwave_automotive_toolbox\labs…

  • [FAQ] TLV320AIC CODECs: CODEC Control Foreign Language Installation Challenges

    Hello, After installing CODEC Control SW and selecting the EVM board this error pop-up is displayed on my screen. What should we do?

  • [FAQ] Can I leave "...." pin floating on my I2C I/O expander or I2C switch? (INT, Reset, Port I/O, ect.)

    For I2C I/O expanders and switches, what happens if I leave a pin floating (such as an interrupt pin, Reset pin, I/O pin, ect.)?

  • [FAQ] AWR1843: Where can I find the source code for the mmWave Demo Visualizer

    Part Number: AWR1843 Go to https://dev.ti.com/ , select "Gallery" In the mmWave Demo Visualizer Window Click on the download Icon and select platform to download. After downloading, unzip "mmWave_Demo_Visualizer_3.1.0_installer_win.zip" If we…

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