Frequent Questions

  • [FAQ] TPS68470: How to Configure with Unused wLED?

    Part Number: TPS68470 What do I do with the PMIC pins if I don't use the wLED boost converter?

  • [FAQ] TPS65708: EVM Design Files?

    Part Number: TPS65708 Where are the TPS6570x EVM schematic and layout files located?

  • [FAQ] Linux/TPS65010: Missing ACK on First Write

    Part Number: TPS65010 Tool/software: Linux What should be done if the very first I2C write to the TPS65010 does not ACK the address byte?

  • [FAQ] How do you generate isolated power for an isolated RS-485 node?

    How do you generate isolated power for an isolated RS-485 node?

  • [FAQ] What kind of transient protection do you need with isolated RS-485 devices?

    What kind of transient protection do you need with isolated RS-485 devices?

  • [FAQ] When do you need termination on an RS-485 bus, and what are the advantages and drawbacks to the system?

    When do you need termination on an RS-485 bus, and what are the advantages and drawbacks to the system?

  • [FAQ] What is fail-safe biasing, and how do you design for it?

    What is fail-safe biasing, and how do you design for it?

  • [FAQ] What is the speed vs. length correlation for isolated RS-485?

    What is the speed vs. length correlation for isolated RS-485?

  • [FAQ] How many nodes can you connect to an RS-485 bus?

    How many nodes can you connect to an RS-485 bus?

  • [FAQ] When is isolating an RS-485 bus necessary?

    When is isolating an RS-485 bus necessary?

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