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Frequent questions

  • [FAQ] How do I size my external RC components surrounding Auto-Bi Directional Translators to fit my System Requirements?

    Part Number: TXB0108 TXB0102 LSF0102 LSF0101 TXS0104E LSF0108 LSF0002 TXB0104 TXB0106 TXB0101 TXS0108E TXS0101 TXS0102 LSF0204 Tool/software: Auto Bi-Directional translators demand additional design considerations over other translators, such as external…

  • [FAQ]: My simulation in ICS is very slow - how do I fix it?

    FAQ: TPLD > Current FAQ The two biggest causes of slow simulation are: Fast oscillators and switching signals Large simulation timescales (simulations that take 1+ seconds) If the simulation is utilizing a square wave with a period that is…

  • [FAQ] Are TPLDs pin-to-pin compatible with competitor devices?

    FAQ: TPLD > Current FAQ Numerous TPLD products are either pin to pin or layout compatible with competing products. Our products utilize standard, JEDEC packaging standards.

  • [FAQ] Can my TPLD be changed after programming?

    FAQ: TPLD > Current FAQ Once a TPLD is permanently programmed or “burned” through OTP, the design cannot be changed. If you wish to change your design after permanently programming an OTP part, a new, previously unprogrammed part must be used.

  • [FAQ] How is TPLD programmed?

    FAQ: TPLD > Current FAQ TPLD is programmed through SPI communication enabled by the programmer firmware and InterConnect Studio (ICS). Each TPLD device uses 5 pins to program the device: 4 pins for SPI communication and 1 pin (GPI) that provides a specific…

  • [FAQ] What do I use to program TPLD?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPLD1201 FAQ: TPLD > Current FAQ TPLD is programmed through our software tool, InterConnect Studio (ICS) , in combination with a TPLD programmer and EVM. TPLD programmers and EVMs can be found on the “Hardware development…

  • [FAQ] Can I permanently program TPLD in-system or in production myself?

    FAQ: TPLD > Current FAQ No, current devices do not support in-system or inline programming (support is planned for future devices). For large scale production, we recommend you have TI program the devices before shipping. Customers can program devices…

  • [FAQ] Can a third party program TPLD for me?

    FAQ: TPLD > Current FAQ Yes. Currently TI has enabled Dediprog to work as a third party for programming TPLD.

  • [FAQ] Can TI program TPLD for me?

    FAQ: TPLD > Current FAQ Customers can order devices for production through InterConnect Studio (ICS). TI can program devices (at no additional cost!) before shipping with the submitted design if the order quantity is one reel or more (3000 units). …

  • [FAQ] Does TPLD have memory? What kind of memory does TPLD use?

    FAQ: TPLD > Current FAQ TPLD uses Floating-Gate One-Time Programmable (OTP) technology to program its parts, as opposed to other Non-Volatile Memory techniques such as eFuses or AntiFuses, or Volatile Memory technologies such as EEPROM or RAM. Floating…

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