Frequent Questions

  • [FAQ] Where do I connect the thermal pad of the logic QFN devices?

    FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > Power and Thermals >> Current FAQ Some datasheets do not specify what should be done with the thermal pad, such as in the image below: The thermal pad is recommended to be soldered to the PCB and electrically…

  • [FAQ] Voltage References FAQ and new Content

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TL431 , TL431LI Frequently Asked Questions 1. Oscillation on A/TL431, TLV/H431, A/TL431LI One common question always regards oscillation and stability of '431 like devices. The architecture of the TL431 was designed…

  • [FAQ] TPS23861: How do I start to develop system software with MSP430 reference code?

    Part Number: TPS23861 How do I start to develop system software with MSP430 reference code?

  • [FAQ] TPS23861: What should be taken into consideration when designing VDD (3.3V) power supply?

    Part Number: TPS23861 What should be taken into consideration when designing VDD (3.3V) power supply?

  • [FAQ] TPS23861: What’s Alternative A (ALT A) and Alternative B (ALT B)? Can TPS23861 support both Alternative A and Alternative B wiring?

    Part Number: TPS23861 What’s Alternative A (ALT A) and Alternative B (ALT B)? Can TPS23861 support both Alternative A and Alternative B wiring?

  • [FAQ] TPS23861: What’s the max power output? How to achieve higher output power?

    Part Number: TPS23861 What’s the max power output? How to achieve higher output power?

  • [FAQ] TPS23861: What’s the difference among Auto Mode, Semi-Auto Mode and Manual Mode?

    Part Number: TPS23861 What’s the difference among Auto Mode, Semi-Auto Mode and Manual Mode?

  • [FAQ] TPS23861: When operating TPS23861EVM-612 in Auto Mode, why doesn’t the high power port turn on after connecting a standard Type 1 or Type2 PD?

    Part Number: TPS23861 When operating TPS23861EVM-612 in Auto Mode, why doesn’t the high power port turn on after connecting a standard Type 1 or Type2 PD?

  • [FAQ] TPS23861: When using I2C scan to discover I2C devices on the bus, why do we receive extra ACK from address 0x30?

    Part Number: TPS23861 When using I2C scan to discover I2C devices on the bus, why do we receive extra ACK from address 0x30?

  • [FAQ] TPS23861: Can Rsense be modified to achieve higher current limit (>920mA)?

    Part Number: TPS23861 Can Rsense be modified to achieve higher current limit (>920mA)?

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