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Frequent questions

  • [FAQ] What are the differences between Ground-Level Translators and Digital Isolators?

    FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > Ground-Level Translators >> Current FAQ Ground-level translators and digital isolators serve different purposes depending on system requirements like isolation, size, speed and leakage performance. The table below…

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

    Part Number: TXS0104E Tool/software: Auto Bi-Directional translators demand additional design considerations over other translators, such as external RC loading to ensure compatibility with host/target devices. These level shifters are weak in drive…

  • [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). …

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