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  • [FAQ] DS110DF1610: How to setup DS126DF1610 to lock to different data rates

    Part Number: DS110DF1610 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DS125DF1610 , SIGCONARCHITECT For example, there is certain data rate within DS125DF1610 VCO range but it is not a standard rate. How do you setup the device to lock to this data rate?

  • [FAQ] TUSB4041I: How to configure USB 2 driver strength of TI USB 2 Hubs?

    Part Number: TUSB4041I Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TUSB8042A I am using TUSB4041I and I would like to change the driver strength of my USB 2 Hub to help with signal integrity issues and USB 2 enumeration. Do TI USB Hubs have this capability?

  • [FAQ] How do you design clocks for Ethernet PHYs?

    Hello and Happy New Year! Have you ever wondered how to pick the right crystal for the Ethernet PHY that you're using? Is selecting components around your crystal one of the things you'd like to learn more about? Please take a look at our new video…

  • [FAQ] DP83826E: DP83826E : Release of new 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY for Industrial Ethernet

    Part Number: DP83826E Friends, Wish you all a very Happy New year !! Excited to share release of a new 10/100M Ethernet PHY "DP83826E". This PHY is designed for Industrial Ethernet Field Bus protocols. It sets new Industry bench mark for the…

  • [FAQ] Why it is desirable to route high-speed signals on the external layers of the printed circuit board?

    I watched TI precession lab about USB( https://training.ti.com/layout-basics-for-usb-designs?context=1139747-1138099-1139813-1138770 ). At 8 minutes it is said: "Routing priority should be given to the high-speed signal traces, placing them on the top…

  • [FAQ] DS90UB953-Q1: Latency of DS90UB953-Q1 and DS90UB954-Q1

    Part Number: DS90UB953-Q1 Hi, I'm using a system with a n output of MIPI-CSI2. with one lane in 800Mbps, using the above Serializer and deserializer. The spec only specified to latency of the GPIOs, is it possible to know the latency of both devices…

  • [FAQ] SN65DSI84: No display output with SN65DSI83, SN65DSI84, SN65DSI85

    Part Number: SN65DSI84 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: SN65DSI85 , SN65DSI83 , DSI-TUNER I have implemented the SN65DSI83, SN65DSI84, and SN65DSI85 to bridge DSI video output from my processor to LVDS input on my display. However, the display is just…

  • [FAQ] What are some recommended RS-485 transceivers in TI?

    RS-485 Selection Guide RS-485 Hero Device Flyer - MM.pdf Select recommended RS-485 transceivers by supply voltage, maximum supports data rate, integrated protections, and other key feature sets. Please go to www.ti.com/rs485 for details.

  • [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…

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