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Frequent questions

  • [FAQ] What types of applications or end equipment are 4-20mA transmitters used in?

    In what applications are 4-20mA transmitters used? What types of end equipment are 4-20mA transmitters a part of?

  • [FAQ] Designing with 4-20mA current loop transmitters (XTRs): FAQ links

    This post serves as a landing pad for frequently asked questions that arise when designing with 4-20mA current loop transmitters. Keep in mind that there are other common output current ranges such as 0-20mA or 0-24mA, and the ideas presented in the following…

  • [FAQ] How do I choose a 4-20mA transmitter?

    How do I choose a 4-20mA transmitter? What is the difference between a 2, 3, or 4-wire transmitter and when should I use each?

  • [FAQ] What is a 4-wire 4-20mA current transmitter?

    What is a 4-wire 4-20mA current transmitter?

  • [FAQ] What is a 3-wire 4-20mA current transmitter?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: XTR110 , XTR111 , XTR305 , XTR300 , DAC8760 , DAC8775 , DAC8750 , DAC7750 , DAC8771 , DAC7760 What is a 3-wire 4-20mA current transmitter? How do I use one?

  • [FAQ] What is a 2-wire 4-20mA current transmitter?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: XTR117 , XTR106 , XTR101 , XTR112 , XTR108 , XTR116 , XTR115 , XTR105 , DAC161P997 , DAC161S997 What is a 2-wire 4-20mA current transmitter? How do I use one?

  • [FAQ] What is a 4-20mA current transmitter?

    What is a 4-20mA current transmitter?

  • [FAQ] Does TI have integrated 4-20mA transmitters for inputs from RTDs?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: XTR105 , XTR112 , XTR108 Does TI have integrated 4-20mA transmitters for inputs from RTDs (resistive temperature detectors)?

  • [FAQ] Does TI have integrated 4-20mA transmitters for inputs from bridge sensors?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: XTR106 , PGA309 , XTR117 Does TI have integrated 4-20mA transmitters for inputs from bridge sensors?

  • [FAQ] Can I use multiple XTR devices if I have multiple DAC outputs or multiple sensors that share a supply and ground?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: ISO7340C , ISO7310C I have multiple sensors going into a DAC with multiple output channels. Can I use multiple XTR devices to transmit the 4-20mA current signals for each sensor?

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