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Frequent questions

  • [FAQ] DP83TD510E: Does my DP83TD510E need to be initialized to establish link?

    Part Number: DP83TD510E Other Parts Discussed in Thread: MSP430F5529 FAQ – Does my DP83TD510E need to be initialized to establish link? The DP83TD510E is a 10Base-T1L PHY that can link between devices up to over 2km of SPE cable. TI’s preproduction…

  • [FAQ] TPS25750: How do I create a Sink-Only USB-C PD port to replace a legacy Barrel Jack Connector?

    Part Number: TPS25750 I want to replace a Barrel Jack connector with a USB-C PD port. The USB-C PD port only needs to Sink power. How can I optimize the schematic with the TPS25750 to achieve this functionality?

  • [FAQ] TPS65983B: TIDA-03027 Reference Design Materials

    Part Number: TPS65983B Hi Team, I can't find any materials about TIDA-03027 on ti.com. How could I get some materials? such as applicable design files (CAD and Gerber files), Test Report, BOM, and schematics. Thanks very much! Best regards…

  • [FAQ] How do you select the right USB Type-C & USB Power Delivery IC for your application?

    There are different power role, data role, feature or specific application one needs to consider when designing type-C and USB Power Delivery system. Which type-C and USB Power Delivery IC from Texas Instruments to use for the application?

  • [FAQ] DP83822I: How to solve common Ethernet PHY link-up issues.

    Part Number: DP83822I Other Parts Discussed in Thread: USB-2-MDIO FAQ – DP83822 Link-up Issues “My device is failing to link; what can I do?” The following is a short list of possible issues the team has seen that prevent a PHY from linking. The…

  • [FAQ] TUSB9261: SATA device not connecting to TUSB9261

    Part Number: TUSB9261 I have designed TUSB9261 in my system but I am not able to connect to the SATA Device. TUSB9261 does enumerate on the USB side. What is happening?

  • [FAQ] THVD1505: SGCC (State Grid Corporation of China) certified RS-485 transceivers

    Part Number: THVD1505 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: THVD1500 The THVD1505 (Automatic Bus-Polarity Correcting) and THVD1500 half-duplex RS-485 transceiver were designed to meet the requirements of part 11 Serial Communication Protocol RS-485 standard…

  • [FAQ] SigconArchitect Installation

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: SIGCONARCHITECT Downloading of SigCon Architect from TI.com and install works successfully. However, when attempting to open the SigCon Architect GUI, the GUI loads with half the GUI off-screen to the right and an error…

  • [FAQ] DP83867IR: Packet Loss and CRC Errors with DP83867 using Short Cables

    Part Number: DP83867IR Hi All, If you are encountering an issue with packet loss or CRC errors while using the DP83867, please consider some of these items for debug when using short cables. Short cables at 1m or less in length for your device may…

  • [FAQ] ESD DC Characteristics

    Part Number: ESD122 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: ESD401 , TVS0500 Hello, What is absolute DC input and current thru I/O? Datasheet shows the spec based on peak pulse but what is the response from static DC voltage? I have attached a graph…

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