This reference design implements a reinforced isolated three-phase inverter subsystem using isolated IGBT gate drivers and isolated current/voltage sensors. This design uses the AMC1306E25 delta-sigma modulator for accurate shunt-based inline motor phase current sensing. The modulator output is Manchester encoded, simplifying clock and data signal routing between the MCU and the modulator. The modulator's high CMTI helps suppress inverter switching noise transients from causing data corruption on the controller side. A compact solution is achieved using a small size modulator. TIDA-00914 provides an interface to an external MCU or FPGA so that a SINC digital filter can be used to demodulate the AMC1306E25 output bit stream. This reference design uses the F28379D Delfino control card, which is connected to the card described in the reference design via an adapter card for current sensing using SINC filters.
The ESC module is a very important subsystem in non-military UAVs. Users need more efficient models to achieve longer flight times, better dynamic behavior and smoother and more stable performance. The design uses an electronic speed controller (ESC) commonly used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones.
Speed control is done sensorless and the motor was tested using FOC speed control up to 1.2kHz electrical frequency (12kRPM, 6 pole pair motor). Our drone ESC high-speed sensorless FOC reference design features a best-in-class FOC algorithm implementation that enables longer flight times, better dynamic performance, and higher integration resulting in smaller board size and BOM components less. Sensorless high-speed FOC control uses TI's FAST™ software observer, leveraging the InstaSPIN-Motion™ C2000™ LaunchPad and DRV8305 BoosterPack.
This reference design is a singled-layered, cost-effective, small-form-factor, three-phase sinusoidal motor drive for sensored BLDC fan motors specified up to a maximum current of 1 A RMS at 18 V maximum. The unique, single-sided design helps to bring down the system cost. The on-board Hall sensors facilitate the board mounting inside the motor itself. The design also demonstrates the features of DRV10970 such as single hall operation for further cost optimization, sinusoidal drive with adaptive drive angle adjustment for better system efficinecy and overall performance, speed control via external pulse-width modulation (PWM) input which brings an ease of speed control, etc.
TIDA-00940 is a 3W non-isolated bias power supply with up to 80% efficiency and excellent EMI performance, designed for motor control and drive subsystems in major appliances, saving system costs and having other features described here Main advantages. This reference design uses a buck topology to provide two non-isolated outputs, implemented using TI's UCC28881 and TPS5405 controllers, to provide comprehensive protection. The hardware is designed and tested to comply with EN-55014 Class B requirements for household appliances.
TI reference design TIDA-00946 demonstrates a 10.5mmx14.5mm, 94% efficient low electromagnetic interference (EMI) DC/DC module using the TPS54202, replacing low dropout regulators (LDOs) in most appliance applications. High efficiency eliminates the need for a heat sink, resulting in a smaller, lower cost solution. Higher current capacity enables the addition of more functionality (WiFi, sensors, etc.). High efficiency and low current consumption help achieve stringent energy efficiency ratings.
TI reference design TIDA-00947 demonstrates a 10.5mmx14.5mm, 92% efficient low electromagnetic interference (EMI) DC/DC module using the TPS54202, replacing low dropout regulators (LDOs) in most appliance applications. High efficiency eliminates the need for a heat sink, resulting in a smaller, lower cost solution. Higher current capacity enables the addition of more functionality (WiFi, sensors, etc.). High efficiency and low current consumption help achieve stringent energy efficiency ratings.
TI reference design TIDA-00948 demonstrates a 15mmx20mm, 94% efficient low electromagnetic interference (EMI) DC/DC module using the TPS54202, replacing low dropout regulators (LDOs) in most appliance applications. High efficiency eliminates the need for a heat sink, resulting in a smaller, lower cost solution. Higher current capacity enables the addition of more functionality (WiFi, sensors, etc.). High efficiency and low current consumption help achieve stringent energy efficiency ratings.
TI reference design TIDA-00949 demonstrates a 15mmx20mm, 92% efficient low electromagnetic interference (EMI) DC/DC module using the TPS54202, replacing low dropout regulators (LDOs) in most appliance applications. High efficiency eliminates the need for a heat sink, resulting in a smaller, lower cost solution. Higher current capacity enables the addition of more functionality (WiFi, sensors, etc.). High efficiency and low current consumption help achieve stringent energy efficiency ratings.
High-frequency critical conduction mode (CrM) totem pole power factor correction (PFC) is an easy way to design high-density power solutions using GaN. The TIDA-0961 reference design uses TI's 600V GaN power stage LMG3410 and TI's Piccolo™ F280049 controller. This high-density (165 x 84 x 40mm) 2-stage dual-interleaved 1.6kW design is suitable for a variety of space-constrained applications such as server, telecom and industrial power applications. Power stage interleaving reduces input and output ripple current. Hardware is designed to meet conducted emission, surge and EFT requirements to help designers achieve 80+ Titanium specifications.
The TIDA-00982 reference design is a subsystem design for the 2S1P battery management solution (BMS), suitable for drone, robot or radio control (RC) projects and designs. Quickly add monitoring, protection, balancing and charging capabilities to any new design for drones, robots or RC products, or use this board to add advanced functionality to existing designs. This TI reference design will let you quickly and easily get to work and test advanced battery management features.
This reference design demonstrates how to use the IWR6843, a single-chip millimeter wave radar sensor from TI with an integrated DSP, to implement indoor and outdoor people counting applications while enabling sub-1GHz wireless communications. This reference design uses the MMWAVEICBOOST and IWR6843ISK evaluation modules (EVMs) and the LAUNCHXL-CC1352R1 wireless MCU LaunchPadTM. The solution is capable of locating people at distances up to 6 meters (close configuration) and 14 meters (long range configuration).
This reference design implements a reinforced isolated three-phase inverter subsystem using isolated IGBT gate drivers and isolated current/voltage sensors. The UCC23513 gate driver used is available in a 6-pin wide body package and LED light analog input, and can be used as a pin-for-pin replacement for existing optically isolated gate drivers. This design shows that the UCC23513 input stage can be driven using all existing configurations for driving optoisolated gate drivers. In-phase shunt resistor based motor current sensing is implemented using the AMC1300B isolated amplifier and DC link voltage, and IGBT module temperature sensing is implemented using the AMC1311 isolated amplifier. This design uses the C2000™ LaunchPad™ to control the inverter.
This reference design is a low standby and transport mode current consumption, high SOC metering accuracy, 13S, 48V Li-ion battery pack design. It monitors each cell voltage, battery pack current and temperature with high precision and protects lithium-ion battery packs from overvoltage, undervoltage, overheating and overcurrent. SOC metrology based on the bq34z100-g1 utilizes an impedance tracking algorithm to achieve up to 2% accuracy at room temperature. Utilizing a carefully designed auxiliary power strategy and the efficient low quiescent current DC/DC converter LM5164, this design achieves 50µA standby power and 5µA transport mode power, thereby saving more energy and extending transport and idle times. In addition, the design supports working firmware, which helps reduce product development time.
This fully tested reference design demonstrates a low-power solution for electronic measurement of water flow with a mechanical flow meter and provides a single-chip platform for water flow measurement and wireless communications. The design is ideal for automatic water meter reading (AMR) modules, which add wireless communications capabilities to existing mechanical flow meters. The radio frequency subsystem supports standard protocols such as wireless M-Bus or proprietary protocols in the sub-1GHz ISM band. This reference design provides the ability to accurately read mechanical rotation over long distances and provides greater reliability. Ultra-low power consumption reduces battery requirements and extends product life.
Now, through the Internet of Things (IoT) environment, many products have become "at your fingertips", including test equipment such as digital multimeters (DMMs). The TIDA-01012 reference design, implemented on Texas Instruments' SimpleLink™ ultra-low-power wireless microcontroller (MCU) platform, demonstrates a 4.5-digit, 100kHz connected true RMS digital multimeter , featuring Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, NFC Bluetooth pairing® and auto-wake up with TI's CapTIvate™ technology.
Li-Ion battery formation and electrical testing require accurate voltage and current control, usually to better than ±0.05% over the specified temperature range. This reference design proposes a solution for high-current (up to 50 A) battery tester applications supporting input (bus) voltages from 8 V–16 V and output load (battery) voltages from 0V–5V. The design utilizes an integrated multi-phase bidirectional controller, LM5170, combined with a high precisiondata converters and instrumentation amplifiers to achieve charge and discharge accuracies of 0.01% full scale. To maximize battery capacity and minimize battery formation time, the design uses highly-accurate constant current (CC) and constant voltage (CV) calibration loops with a simplified interface. All key design theories are described guiding users through the part selection process and optimization. Finally, schematic, board layout, hardware testing, and results are also presented.
This reference design is built to enable multiple room comfort control in connected HVAC systems. Sensing temperature, humidity, and pressure allows independent monitoring and air-flow adjustment in each zone. This TI Design converts a constant air volume (CAV) into a variable air volume (VAV) system. Collected data can be transmitted wirelessly to the smart thermostat or gateway. Onboard sensors can be employed to allow predictive maintenance, shorten technical troubleshooting time, and reduce overall energy consumption. Long battery life allows the smart damper to run for many years without the need to spend time and money on battery replacement.
High cell count battery (>15s) systems are increasingly used in industrial applications. These applications are more cost-sensitive and require a simple solution that can include monitoring, protection and control functions, and even SOC (state of charge) information, rather than just basic independent hardware protection. This reference design provides the platform for a complete battery pack side solution. Contains all independent hardware protection functions of the bq76930, and implements a reliable communication interface for the host device to read battery information.
TI reference design TIDA-01095 has been tested as a DC/DC LED driver subsystem for high-power, high-efficiency dimmable LED luminaires. The design is built on a wireless SoC platform and enables brightness adjustment via analog as well as PWM dimming and control using any Bluetooth Smart device or ZiBee. High-bay and low-bay LED lighting fixtures are set to replace fluorescent and HID lamps as they cut energy consumption in half and virtually eliminate maintenance costs. Harvesting daylight by combining dimming with an ambient light sensor can result in additional energy savings of up to 50%, depending on the application. TI Reference Design TIDA-01095 provides high-efficiency DC/DC conversion that supports dimming, daylight harvesting, and wireless networked lighting control.
This single-layer reference design for pedestal fans and other similar appliances features 2-inch diameter pads and an integrated controller that reduces component count. In addition, sensorless control eliminates the need for Hall sensors and provides multiple protection functions such as overcurrent protection, undervoltage lockout, and overheating protection, each of which improves the robustness of the design. This reference design is suitable for 8V-24V input voltage and is capable of delivering 3A (peak)/2A (rms) phase current.