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  • [FAQ] TPS2372: What happens when TPS2372-3 is configured as Class 7?

    Part Number: TPS2372 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS23730 A family of our products use the TPS2372-4 configured as Class 7. T he TPS2372-4 is currently not available. It turns out that many of the product models do not exceed Class 6 power levels…

  • [FAQ] BQ796XX Automotive Grade Battery Monitors Family

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ79616-Q1 , BQ79656-Q1 , BQ79600-Q1 , BQ79631-Q1 , BQ75614-Q1 What are the differences between the devices in the BQ796xx family?

  • [FAQ] Where is mySecureSW link to get access to GUI/example code/applications reports?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: BQ79600-Q1 Where is the mySecureSW link to request access for different resources like the GUIs/example code/application reports?

  • [FAQ] TPS25750EVM: Error flashing TPS25750EVM using online GUI

    Part Number: TPS25750EVM Problem Description: After loading several configurations from the online GUI to the TPS25750EVM, an error message will show up and prevent the user from loading in any new configurations even after power cycling and reconnecting…

  • [FAQ] How to master LP589x / TLC698x devices with LED display applications within five minutes?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LP5891 , LP5890 , TLC6983 , TLC6984 , LP5891-Q1 , LP5899 , LP5899-Q1 , TLC6989 , TLC6983EVM KEEP UPDATING... [Q1]: What are the main differences between LP5891-Q1 / LP5891 / LP5890 / TLC6984 / TLC6983? [Q2]: How to…

  • [FAQ] Comparison between single channel isolated smart drivers

    UCC217xx Family pinout comparison: Pins in black have same pin locations - Pin in Blue are new pin definitions. ISO5x5x Family pinout comparison: Single Channel Isolated Smart Drivers Comparison Table

  • [FAQ] How to calculate the discharge of the bootstrap capacitor in half-bridge driver applications

    FAQ: How to calculate the discharge of the bootstrap capacitor in half-bridge driver applications There are a few elements in the half-bridge circuit that have an impact in the discharge of the bootstrap capacitor and understanding these helps ensure…

  • [FAQ] Can I connect an external bootstrap diode in parallel with the internal diode?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LMG1205 , LM5113-Q1 , LM5108 FAQ: Can I connect an external bootstrap diode in parallel with the internal diode? Several of TI’s half-bridge gate drivers incorporate the bootstrap diode necessary to generate the high…

  • [FAQ] How to use a dual input half-bridge driver with a single PWM signal

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LMG1210 , LM5106 , LM5105 , LM5104 , UCC27710 , UCC27712 , TPS28225-Q1 , UCC27712-Q1 FAQ: How to use a dual input half-bridge driver with a single PWM signal An easy way to convert a half-bridge driver with dual inputs…

  • [FAQ] TPS53211: Are there limitations to the MOSFETs that I should use with the TPS53211 Controller?

    Part Number: TPS53211 The TPS53211 is a Single Phase Voltage Mode Control PWM controller for Synchronous BUCK (Step-down) applications. At load currents below critical conduction (InVgductor peak-peak ripple current / 2) the TPS53211 switches to operate…

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