➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-010954 reference design presents a 600W bidirectional microinverter using GaN technology, achieving 640 W/L power density without heat sinks;

➁ It combines solar PV and battery storage integration through cycloconverter-based AC-DAB topology, supporting 60V DC input and 230V AC output with reactive power compensation;

➂ Features digital control via TMS320F28P55x microcontroller and high-efficiency LMG2100R026 GaN modules, ideal for residential energy systems and grid-tied applications.

➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-010269 reference design powers 128-channel ultrasound probes with >80% efficiency using a transformerless HV power supply and USB Type-C input;

➁ The compact system eliminates cooling fans, reduces power/size by 80%, and enables high-resolution imaging for handheld diagnostics;

➂ This design supports point-of-care ultrasound deployment in rural areas through improved portability and cost effectiveness compared to cart-based systems.

➀ The PocketBeagle 2, a quad-core development board based on TI's AM6254 SoC, is introduced as an upgrade with 1.4GHz cores, a 3D GPU, and a Cortex-M4F processor;

➁ It targets applications in IoT, robotics, and prototyping;

➂ The board remains compact, following the PocketBeagle form factor for accessibility in embedded projects.

➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-01407 is a 400-W phase-shifted full-bridge converter designed for automotive applications, converting 36–60 V DC input to a stable 12 V output with high efficiency;

➁ Features zero-voltage switching (ZVS), synchronous rectification, and transformer isolation to prevent battery shorting, ensuring reliability under automotive voltage fluctuations;

➂ Includes gate drivers for 120 V operation, programmable delays for load adaptability, and comprehensive design documentation for implementation in HEV/EV systems and power supplies.

➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-010053 reference design provides a battery-powered solution for smart meters, supporting wireless protocols like Sub-1 GHz, BLE, and NB-IoT;

➁ The design integrates high-efficiency power converters (buck, boost, buck-boost) with ultra-low quiescent currents, optimizing battery life for IoT applications;

➂ Includes a Battery Health Monitoring system to measure State-of-Health (SOH) and enables applications in gas/water meters, asset tracking, and automated meter reading.

➀ Texas Instruments' TIDA-010949 is a 600W solar power optimizer with GaN technology, supporting up to 80V/18A input/output;

➁ Features a configurable buck-boost converter, >99% efficiency, and integrated PLC/wireless communication via C2000 MCU;

➂ Includes bypass circuitry, MPPT algorithm, and compact design for solar optimizers/rapid shutdown systems.

➀ This article introduces a reference design from Texas Instruments (TI) for controlling Vienna rectifiers in high-power systems. It includes tools for control, monitoring, and faster development.

➁ The design is based on the TIDA-010257 reference design, which demonstrates a method to control the power stage using the C2000 microcontroller (MCU). It also provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for monitoring and controlling the Vienna rectifier.

➂ The design is suitable for various high-power applications, including air conditioner outdoor units, heat pumps, EV charging infrastructure, telecom rectifiers, and factory automation and control systems.

➀ A prototype for an E-Bike terminal has been developed at the Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA) as part of a project aiming for sustainable mobility;

➁ The terminal is constructed primarily from renewable resources (wood) and is designed to be replicable in other locations;

➂ The project includes a solar power system to charge the E-bikes and features social components such as a meeting point for students and staff.

➀ This study explores the development of chitosan-silanized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanocomposite films;

➁ It focuses on their structural, mechanical, and barrier properties;

➂ The research aims to enhance the performance of biodegradable polymer films, overcoming limitations of chitosan.

➀ MinebeaMitsumi has announced a tender offer to acquire thermistor specialist Shibaura Electronics to save it from a hostile takeover bid from Taiwan's Yageo Corp.;

➁ Shibaura Electronics, with a 13.5% world market share in thermistors, is a key player in vehicles, wind turbines, and industrial robots;

➂ Yageo Corp. plans to make a takeover bid on May 7th, offering $29 per share, but MinebeaMitsumi is offering $31 per share, totaling $485 million for the company.

➀ Ed在日记中透露，关税问题让他感到自豪，他预见到这将是Liz Truss故事的翻版，并相应地应对。

➁ 到周二晚上，关税已使全球股市价值蒸发10万亿美元，而到周四早上，股市又上涨了6万亿美元。

➂ 所有金融人士都说，当政府债券开始抛售时，总统将改变方向，就像Liz在她预算后大量出售金边债券时那样。

➀ Hamamatsu Photonics Europe has launched NZConnectMD Scan, an image acquisition platform for digital pathology workflows.

➁ The software allows for centralized control of multiple NanoZoomer MD Series scanners.

➂ Key features include barcode-based slide tracking, workflow balancing, and space optimization.

➀ Texas Instruments introduces a 405-nm DLP automotive transparent window display reference design that uses light and film to transform car windows into displays;

➁ The design features a DLP3034-Q1 DMD, DLPC120-Q1 controller, LED driver, and power supplies, enabling vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian communication, robo-taxi services, ride-hailing, advertisements, and diagnostics;

➂ The system supports up to two LED channels and can be expanded to three channels, with the option to add or remove resistors for configuration changes.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has released a three-phase energy metrology reference design, TIDA-010244, which uses isolated high-performance multichannel ADCs for accurate measurements.

➁ The design supports Class 0.2S accuracy, measures current and voltage across all AC mains lines, and enables high sampling rates for power quality features like harmonic analysis.

➂ This reference design is suitable for various applications including electricity meters, power quality analyzers, and EV or AC charging stations, providing flexibility in choosing between cost and performance optimizations.

➀ U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the United States Investment Accelerator Office;

➁ The office aims to negotiate better deals for taxpayers;

➂ There are concerns about the impact on existing contracts and awards.

➀ The article discusses a reference design for a wireless M-Bus communication module developed by Texas Instruments (TI). This design uses the CC1310 and CC1350 wireless MCUs and is compatible with the Open Metering System (OMS) v3.0.1 specification.

➁ The design supports various metering applications, including heat cost allocators, gas and water meters, and energy meters. It also supports unidirectional and bidirectional RF communication in S-, T-, and C-modes within the 868 MHz band.

➂ The reference design offers a single-chip solution with excellent RF performance and ultra-low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered sub-meters and other metering devices.

➀ A recent study introduces a Janus membrane for water purification and energy generation, aiming to address water scarcity and energy needs;

➁ The membrane uses cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and a modified MXene to improve performance over longer periods;

➂ The Janus membrane demonstrates better performance than traditional membranes, achieving a high evaporation rate and photothermal conversion efficiency, and effectively preventing salt buildup.

➀ This article introduces a reference design for a programmable 100V high-current regulator by Texas Instruments (TI), named TIDA-01371. The design supports output voltages ranging from ±2.5V to ±100V and is suitable for specialized imaging applications such as shear wave imaging and elastography.

➁ The design incorporates a floating and tracking regulator with low-noise LDO regulators and a current-sharing scheme using low RDS(ON) power MOSFETs. It also supports programmable output voltages via DAC-generated control signals.

➂ The reference design can be applied to medical ultrasound scanners, sonar imaging equipment, and non-destructive evaluation systems. TI provides comprehensive documentation including BOM, schematics, and PCB layouts for this design.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has launched the industry's first functionally isolated modulators designed to enhance motor control in compact robotics.

➁ These modulators improve precision and resolution, with 12 to 14 effective number of bits (ENOB) for accurate current and voltage sensing, housed in a small leadless package.

➂ Suitable for various industries including automotive, medical, and aerospace, these modulators enable more precise and reliable operations in smaller form factors.

➀ A student at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagen, Melanie Welp, has developed a contactless timing system for Paralympic swimming to prevent injury from head impacts.

➁ The prototype uses an ultrasonic sensor to measure the time at six meters and 50 centimeters before the edge of the pool.

➂ The system has been tested and shown to be possible without causing injury to swimmers.