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Frequent questions

  • [FAQ] RGMII Timing - Align and Shift mode

    Definitions: TX_DATA[3:0], TX_CLK (naming of TI Ethernet PHYs) are transmitted by the MAC/(Repeater PHY) and RX_DATA[3:0], RX_CLK (naming of TI Ethernet PHYs) are transmitted by Ethernet PHY. S.No Mode Definition 1 PHY: RX Align…

  • [FAQ] DS90UB933-Q1: DS90UB933-Q1 and DS90UB913A-Q1 MODE Decode

    Part Number: DS90UB933-Q1 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DS90UB913A-Q1 , How do I determine if the DS90UB933-Q1 or DS90UB913A-Q1 device is operating in RAW10, RAW12LF, or RAW12HF through registers?

  • [FAQ] Demystifying Surge Protection

    Please refer to the links below to access our content related to Demystifying Surge Protection: Videos https://training.ti.com/getting-started-interface-protection White paper https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/slyy152

  • [FAQ] ESD Fundamentals Training

    Please refer to the links below to access our ESD Fundamentals training: Videos https://training.ti.com/getting-started-interface-protection Blog Posts Part 1: https://e2e.ti.com/blogs_/b/powerhouse/posts/esd-fundamentals-part-1-what-is…

  • [FAQ] ESD and TVS Protection Devices: Key Collateral and FAQs

    Please use the links below to access our top collateral/FAQs to learn all about protection devices, ESD and surge standards, and how to properly protect your system from ESD and surge events. [FAQ] What TI ESD/TVS diode should I use to protect Interfaces…

  • [FAQ] How to select TI High Speed Mux devices?

    There are many Mux devices in TI high speed portfolio, sometimes it's not easy to select a right part for a particular application. This FAQ is used to help FAE or customer to choose the right Mux device based on Mux performance, channel numbers, protocols…

  • [FAQ] I2C and I3C Transceiver FAQs

    Generic Questions What is the difference between an I2C device with the family name PCA and TCA? Can I2C IO expanders be used in an open drain configuration? Can I leave "...." pin floating on my I2C I/O expander or I2C switch? (INT, Reset, Port…

  • [FAQ] Transceiver FAQs

    Click the links below to navigate to the respective interface FAQs. CAN FAQs I2C/I3C FAQs RS-485 RS-422 RS-232 FAQs LIN FAQs

  • [FAQ] TUSB2E22: Is there an eUSB2 repeater in a QFN package?

    Part Number: TUSB2E22 The TUSB2E22, TI's dual eUSB2 to USB repeater, is currently shipping in a small form factor BGA, but what if your application requires an easier to assemble QFN package?

  • [FAQ] TUSB8041: How do I test USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Electrical Compliance on USB Hubs?

    Part Number: TUSB8041 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TUSB8040 , , TUSB8020B , TUSB8042 , TUSB8042A USB 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 SuperSpeed 5 Gbps electrical compliance testing requires an oscilloscope and BERT from an approved vendor, as well as dedicated SuperSpeed…

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