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  • [FAQ] DP83TG720S-Q1: How to maximize temperature sensor accuracy

    Part Number: DP83TG720S-Q1 Tool/software: Section 7.3.1.4 of the datasheet outlines the procedure to use the inbuilt temperature sensor in the DP83TG720 PHY. In order to maximize accuracy, please ensure the following: Sample "temperature_output_code…

  • [FAQ] DP83867E: What is required for RGMII Input Timing?

    Part Number: DP83867E Tool/software: For DP83867, and all RGMII PHYs within our portfolio, all pins marked with TX prefix (TX_D0-3, TX_EN, TX_CLK) are inputs to the PHY when operating in RGMII. The only timing specifications that are required for…

  • [FAQ] TCAL9539-Q1: What I2C IO Expanders Support Q1 Grade?

    FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > IxC >> What I2C IO Expanders Support Automotive Grade 1? There are a total of 3 to date. TCAL9539-Q1 - 16-bit, 1.08V to 3.6V I2C IO Expander, single supply, interrupt, reset, Agile I/O Configuration TCA6408A…

  • [FAQ] I2C IO Expander Schematic Checklist

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: PCF8574 , TCA9554 , TCA9554A , TCA9555 , PCF8574A , PCA9554A , PCA9555 , PCA9554 , PCF8575 FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > IxC >> I2C IO Expander Schematic Checklist IO Expander Checklist …

  • [FAQ] What is the Auto Increment Feature in I2C IO Expanders?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TCA6424A FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > IxC >> What is the Auto Increment Feature in I2C IO Expanders? The auto-increment feature of I2C IO Expanders is when the registers of the device automatically increment…

  • [FAQ] What is PassFET Hang Time?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TCA39306 FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > IxC >> What is PassFET Hangtime? To understand what passFET hangtime is, we need to define what a passFET is. A passFET is a transistor where the drain and source terminals…

  • [FAQ] TCAN1057A-Q1: why is the CAN Mosfet and Diode used

    Part Number: TCAN1057A-Q1 Tool/software: Hello experts！ I have a question about the purpose of the Mosfet and diode in CAN interface？ Further，How does CAN implement arbitration and error correction functions through hardware?

  • [FAQ] DP83822HF: How does power up sequence affect PHY operation?

    Part Number: DP83822HF Tool/software: For DP83822, there is a guidance where AVD and VDDIO must not exceed 0.3V prior to complete supply ramp, with an additional footnote suggesting AVD to ramp up after VDDIO to avoid false detection of VDDIO. False detection…

  • [FAQ] What is Stuck Bus Recovery?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TCA4307 FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > IxC >> What is Stuck Bus Recovery? Stuck Bus Recovery is a mechanism built into an I2C device that automatically attempts to free the SDA bus during a stuck LOW condition…

  • [FAQ] What Makes an I2C Buffer Hot-Swappable?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TCA9511A FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > IxC >> What Makes an I2C Buffer Hot-Swappable ? Hot-Swap also known as Hot-Plug means the unpowered device can be inserted into a live backplane without disruption of service…

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