Recent #TI news in the semiconductor industry

5 months ago

➀ A trawler caught 7 1/2 times as much fish as with conventional driftnet methods using new electronic fish-finding equipment developed by Kelvin and Hughes (Marine) limited;

➁ The story dates back to 65 years ago, when CERES (Combined Echo Ranging Echo Sounding) equipment was introduced;

➂ CERES combined echo-ranging and echo-sounding to improve fishing efficiency.

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6 months ago

➀ Ed向他的日记透露,执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算;

➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手,经常找他解决问题,Ed成了他的跑腿;

➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题,以减少福利预算开支,并避免政府形象受损。

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6 months ago

➀ Softbank has acquired Ampere, an Arm-based server chip designer, for $6.5 billion.

➁ Ampere's technology originates from the Arm-based server processors of Applied Micro Circuit Corp (AMCC), which was acquired by MACOM in 2016.

➂ Softbank's acquisition of Ampere aligns with its mission to build AI chips and its recent purchase of Graphcore to enhance IC design expertise.

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6 months ago

➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会(GTC)正在举行,黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。

➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。

➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出,下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。

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6 months ago

➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.

➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.

➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.

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6 months ago

➀ Texas Instruments has released a wearable biosensing Holter reference design for continuous vital sign monitoring. It measures ECG, heart rate, respiration, pace pulse, temperature, and motion.

➁ The design includes an AFE159RP4 for low-power, high-resolution ECG acquisition and a TMP119 for body temperature monitoring. Data is transmitted via Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3.

➂ The reference design supports multiple battery options and offers up to six days of operation, making it suitable for medical sensor patches and wearable fitness devices.

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6 months ago

➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;

➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';

➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.

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6 months ago

➀ A research team led by Professor Kyu-Young Park from POSTECH has developed technology to significantly increase the lifespan and energy density of electric vehicle (EV) batteries;

➁ The technology involves a 'nano-spring coating' technique that improves battery stability and performance;

➂ The research is published in ACS Nano and has the potential to revolutionize EV battery technology.

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6 months ago

➀ A new type of miniaturized pumps and valves using ultra-thin silicon films is presented at the Hannover Messe, developed by researchers at Saarland University. These pumps and valves operate without air pressure, motors, and lubricants, and can be operated in clean rooms. The team demonstrates a prototype of a new vacuum pump that can draw a vacuum up to 300 millibars.

➁ The technology is cost-effective, lightweight, and energy-efficient compared to current methods, with a 400 times lower energy consumption compared to conventional air-driven valves.

➂ The researchers have developed a novel actuator and pump technology that can be used in various applications, including robotic grippers, speakers, smart textiles, and haptic feedback.

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6 months ago

➀ A team from Saarland University's Faculty of Engineering and Medicine is developing smart implants at the university and university hospital to monitor and promote healing in body bone fractures.

➁ The robotic implants can stiffen and soften through shape-memory technology, allowing for permanent monitoring of fracture healing.

➂ The research team is miniaturizing the technology for use in market screws as part of an EU project.

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6 months ago

➀ The TIDA-01014 reference design from Texas Instruments (TI) enhances battery fuel gauge accuracy for low-power IoT applications.

➁ It integrates wireless connectivity, automatic pairing, and efficient power management.

➂ The design uses an LIR2477 Li-Ion coin cell battery and features a bq27426 fuel gauge with Impedance Track technology to accurately predict the battery's state of charge.

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6 months ago

➀ The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Founders Edition offers a 20% performance increase over its predecessor and a $549 MSRP.

➁ Concerns over retail availability and pricing, with potential for significantly higher prices in the short term.

➂ AMD's RX 9070 launch scheduled for the same day, posing competition and availability challenges.

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6 months ago

➀ Lois Rossmann, a renowned RepairTuber, expresses disappointment with Brother's shift towards becoming an 'anti-consumer printer company';

➁ Brother's recent firmware updates have disabled third-party toner and prevented color registration functionality on color devices;

➂ Older firmware versions are being removed from support portals, making it difficult for users to roll back updates.

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6 months ago

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) 提供了一个基于AWR1642评估模块的短程雷达(SRR)参考设计,该设计可用于检测和跟踪最多200个距离在80米内的物体。

➁ 这个参考设计能够支持多种模式,包括短程雷达和超短程雷达,范围分别为80米和20米。

➂ 参考设计使用了4个接收器和2个发射器,并且支持两种不同的chirp配置,从而提高了角度分辨率。

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8 months ago

➀ This article introduces a LIDAR-pulsed time-of-flight reference design using high-speed data converters from Texas Instruments (TI). It highlights the benefits of a high-speed data converter-based solution, such as improved target identification, reduced sample rate demands, and a simpler signal chain.

➁ The design supports a measurement range of up to 9 meters or more with additional optics and increased laser power. It achieves a range measurement mean error of less than ±6 mm and a standard deviation of less than 3 cm, ensuring high accuracy.

➂ The system uses a pulsed ToF measurement method with DFT-based range estimation for improved efficiency. Key components include 14-bit, 125-MSPS ADCs, 16-bit, 500-MSPS DACs, high-speed amplifiers, and precise clocking.

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8 months ago

➀ The TIDA-060039 reference design from Texas Instruments (TI) offers a robust, contact-free solution for creating seamless touch buttons and a rotating magnetic dial.

➁ This design integrates inductive and Hall-effect sensing technologies, providing a flexible and adaptable solution for various applications such as automotive center displays, appliance interfaces, and more.

➂ The design includes a Sensor Control Board (SCB) that manages power and allows for multiple operational modes, enhancing real-time data handling and ease of integration into different systems.

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8 months ago
➀ This reference design from Texas Instruments (TI) offers a comprehensive solution for developing single-phase energy meters; ➁ It uses the AMC130M02 isolated ADC to sample a shunt current sensor with 0.5% accuracy; ➂ The design is suitable for applications such as electricity meters, major appliances, and small home appliances.
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9 months ago
➀ Compute Express Link (CXL) technology is expected to move from a niche to mainstream use in 2025; ➁ CXL's support for memory expansion is a significant driver, with various server and memory solutions now available; ➂ CXL 2.0 and future generations of PCIe/CXL will enable more advanced use cases like switching and dynamic memory allocation.
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