TI's TIDC-EVSE-WIFI validated reference design details how to implement a J1772-compliant Level 1 and Level 2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) solution with added Wi-Fi® functionality. The CC3100 network processor allows highly embedded devices such as EVSE to easily connect to existing wireless networks or directly to the device. By integrating this functionality into the EVSE, the design enables remote power monitoring and control of the charge status of connected electric vehicles.
The PMP20410 is a synchronous 4-switch buck/boost converter reference design using the LM5175 controller for battery charger applications. Output voltages from 1V to 10V can be selected over a current range of 13A to 28A by using a trim resistor on the FB pin with a bias voltage of 0.2V to 3.1V. This reference design also uses the nonsynchronous boost regulator LMR62014 to provide bias voltage for the LM5175 operating in 2.7V input voltage mode. The current mode controller has built-in LM5175 pulse-by-pulse current limiting function. This board includes enable, sync, and power-good functions. This reference design supports resistive heating elements with resistances ranging from 0.1Ω to 0.5Ω, allowing 80W of power to be supplied.
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.
The solar inverter gateway adds communication functions to the solar power generation system to achieve system monitoring, real-time feedback, system updates, etc. The TIDEP0044 reference design describes how to implement a solar inverter gateway on the TMDXEVM3358 with TI AM335x processor using display, Ethernet, USB and CAN.
This display reference design is created for a variety of ultra-portable display applications in the consumer, wearables, industrial, medical and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. This design includes the DLP2000 chipset, which consists of the DLP2000 .2 nHD DMD, DLPC2607 display controller, and DLPA1000 PMIC/LED driver. This small form factor reference design works with production-ready optical engines and low-cost applications processors supporting 8/16/24-bit RGB parallel video interfaces.
TIDA-00556 is a low-power, space-saving "transport mode" solution targeted at wearable devices and other small portable electronics that can be implemented using simple, low-cost load switches.
To provide system designers with a new cost-effective and simple alternative solution for high-precision temperature measurement, this reference design introduces a new ultra-small 2-pin digital output IC temperature sensor with a single line pulse counting interface that improves reliability and greatly simplifies the design of electrically isolated architectures to send power and unidirectional data through the same low-profile transformer and remote operation. Additionally, error budget calculations are simpler because there are fewer error sources. Cost budget, accuracy, size, and simplicity of connection to other circuit components are major factors to consider when selecting a sensor to perform the job, and this reference design system can be of great assistance in meeting these requirements. This design has a maximum measurement error of less than 0.25°C over the -50°C to 150°C temperature range, provides 400VRMS of functional isolation, and is pre-certified to IEC61000-4-4 to significantly reduce the cost of high-accuracy temperature measurement systems Development design time.
PMP20682 is a synchronous buck converter reference design using the LM5141-Q1 synchronous buck controller IC. This design accepts input voltages from 5V to 40V and provides a 3.3V output capable of delivering 10A to the load. The input contains an EMI filter. Optional frequency jitter and slew rate control features are available for additional EMI control. This design provides mounting holes for the bottom MOSFET heat sink.
This TI Design details a solution for an automotive tail-light application. The design features the TPS92638-Q1 linear LED driver powered by a synchronous buck converter (LM53601-Q1) that is directly supplied from the automotive-battery voltage. This design helps pass CISPR 25 Class 5 conduct emission and radiated emission without an CMCC filter. The design also optimizes the solution efficiency.
TIDA-00746 is a 17W system-optimized SMPS design for automotive infotainment processor power supply. This design has been tested and complies with CISPR25 Class 5 conducted EMI limits. All buck converters used in this design switch at frequencies above the AM band (>1.85MHz).
The design is divided into four main parts:
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.
The PMP15008 reference design is a small high-frequency point-of-load regulator. The unique converter topology helps achieve high efficiency when operating at 2MHz per phase. This design is suitable for applications such as processor or memory power supplies with 8V to 14V input, 0.5V to 2V, and up to 10A output.
This reference design uses a low-cost MSP430 and two DRV8860 eight-channel low-side drivers to drive eight seven-segment displays with brightness control. The display module benefits from the DRV8860's wide power supply range, high current, PWM brightness control, serial daisy-chain connectivity, and output scalability to hundreds of LEDs. It is a complete solution, equipped with six demonstration display modes via the onboard MCU program, with integrated protection against short circuit, under voltage and over temperature.
Configuration of Wi-Fi network connection parameters in embedded applications can be completed with a simple tap using NFC technology. This reference design illustrates how to perform NFC connection switching (pairing) and URL sharing on a Wi-Fi node using the TM4C1294 high-performance microcontroller, the CC3100 network processor, and the TRF7970A NFC transceiver or RF430CL330H NFC transponder.
This reference design is a resistance thermometer (RTD) front end with an IO-Link compatible sensor transmitter. This design uses the well-proven IO-LINK PHY and stack, and a 6mm wide form factor (compatible with standard M12 connectors) to quickly start IO-Link device development. TI also provides test results demonstrating the high accuracy of this RTD design (measurement error of 0.17°C over the -200°C to 850°C temperature range). The design also complies with IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-4, IEC 61000-4-5 and IEC 60255-5 standards, ensuring reduced time to market for real-world industrial applications. This design comes with a software package that provides a complete solution to speed your sensor transmitter time to market.
This reference design operates over an 8V - 16V input range and delivers 5V @ 1A at the output. This design is content from the presentation material of the TI Power Workshop. This design has been built and tested and the design files and test report are included. This is a good low cost design that demonstrates the fundamentals of a non-isolated, non-synchronous dc-dc buck converter.
The Energy Monitor is designed as a complete set of tools for measuring and displaying the energy consumption of individual loads within a smart building, such as major appliances. This tool allows engineers to quickly evaluate TI's solutions for low-cost energy metering applications. The reference design comes with hardware and software design files to speed engineers' development process. The energy monitor design can also be expanded to integrate with TI's ZigBee and Wifi reference designs to add wireless communication capabilities to the end product.
The TIDA-00601 design uses isolated shunt sensors to implement a Class 0.5% three-phase energy metering system. Isolation is achieved by using an isolated Delta-Sigma modulator with a capacitively isolated output circuit. The energy metering SoC takes different bit streams from the isolated modulator and uses its onboard digital filter to generate ADC sample readings. The energy metering SoC is also used to sense voltages, calculate metering parameter values, drive the board LCD, and communicate with the PC GUI via the board's isolated RS-232 circuitry.
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.