Articles by Texas Instruments Inc.

TI unveils industry’s first demonstrations of ZigBee Light Link standard

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) announced the industry’s first demonstrations of the new ZigBee® Light Link standard on the CC2530 ZigBee system-on-chip (SoC). Developed by leading lighting and technology companies within the ZigBee Alliance, ZigBee Light Link standardizes wireless networked LED lighting systems making them easier to install, manage and operate than previous closed proprietary systems.


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TI's new multicore DSPs pack performance and low power in small form factor

Delivering the industry’s most power efficient solutions without compromising performance or ease of use, Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) unveiled three new devices based on its KeyStone multicore architecture utilizing the TMS320C66x digital signal processors (DSP) generation. TI’s new TMS320C665x DSPs feature combined fixed- and floating-point capabilities, delivering real-time high performance at low power coupled with smaller form factors.


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TI Introduces Sub-1 GHz Wireless Connectivity for Ultra-low-power MSP430 LaunchPad Development Kit

Texas Instruments Inc. announced a sub-1 GHz radio frequency (RF) value line plug-in-board for TI’s MSP430™ microcontroller LaunchPad development kit. The new 430BOOST-CC110L RF BoosterPack includes ETSI-compliant and FCC-certified modules to help speed development time, reduce certification costs and eliminate barriers associated with the RF hardware design process. The...
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TI Transceiver Raises Standard for Low Power NFC Devices

Raising the standard for ultra-low-power near field communication (NFC) devices, Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) announced the industry's lowest power contactless short-range communication transceiver. Ideal for infrastructure devices, the new TRF7970A extends battery life up to two times longer than competitive products, as it provides eight selectable power modes ranging...
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