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  • [FAQ] TUSB320: Clarify DFP to Type-C 1.0 DRP incompatibility

    Part Number: TUSB320 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TUSB322 , TUSB321 , The datasheet indicates "A USB Type-C 1.1 compliant DFP can not connect to a Type-C 1.0 DRP" and "This limitation is a result of a backwards compatibility problem between USB…

  • [FAQ] TUSB212: Why does USB 2 (HS) stop working when multiple USB 2 redrivers are enabled?

    Part Number: TUSB212 I have a system where I have implemented USB 2 that uses long traces and cables. To accommodate for the long traces and cables and still pass the USB 2 eye mask compliance test I used two USB 2 redrivers. When both USB 2 redrivers…

  • [FAQ] When do I select a PD controller or CC controller for USB Type-C applications?

    I am transitioning my system from an older USB connector to the USB Type-C connector. However I do not know whether I need a one of TI's Power Delivery (PD) controller or a CC controllers. When should I chose a PD controller or CC controller and what…

  • [FAQ] CAN transceiver SPLIT pin

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TCAN1043 What is the function of the SPLIT pin on a CAN transceiver?

  • [FAQ] CAN transceiver power consumption

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TCAN1043 How can the power consumption of a CAN transceiver in active operation be calculated?

  • [FAQ] TUSB1044: How to configure a PD controller to configure TUSB1044 and support virtual HPD?

    Part Number: TUSB1044 When using a PD controller to configure a TUSB1044 (Type-C Linear Redriver) over I2C it is best to follow the scheme below for programming the PD in this regard. This scheme also includes support for applications in need of a "virtual…

  • [FAQ] definition of signal conditioner(redriver/repeater/retimer..)

    Dear experts, I want to understand the signal conditioner definition. would you explain what is difference between redriver and repeater and retimer ? Thanks, JH.

  • [FAQ] TUSB320LAI: Which pins on TUSB320LAI are non fail safe and are there any special considerations for these pins?

    Part Number: TUSB320LAI Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TUSB320HAI When using TUSB320LAI or TUSB320HAI are there any non fail safe pins? Which pins are non fail safe and what special considerations do I need to take into account when designing a Type…

  • [FAQ] What is the difference between an I2C device with the family name PCA and TCA?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: PCA9306 TI's I2C portfolio consists of devices with the family prefix of PCA and TCA (exception to PCF and P82 families). What are the differences and similarities between the two prefixes?

  • [FAQ] Can I2C IO expanders be used in an open drain configuration?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TCA6507 TI's I2C IO expander portfolio is made up of mostly Push-Pull CMOS output structures. Questions about using these devices as open drain instead of push pull has occasionally popped up, so can TI's IO expanders…

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