SteveR 20 Posted March 22, 2016 Ti dropped a new launchpad today, it isn't even listed on the ti.com/launchpad page. From the email: "the world 7 tripwire, bluehash, spirilis and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickta59 589 Posted March 22, 2016 only 3.75K of FRAM? 1 SteveR reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spirilis 1,264 Posted March 22, 2016 yeah, super tiny chip. I'm not too savvy with the analog stuff but that does look neat. Probably an analog frontend chip to be interfaced with other chips on your board... 1 SteveR reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USWaterRockets 57 Posted March 22, 2016 Is it really that important to have the built-in TIA on the device when it only has an ADC10 to read it? My typical applications benefit from more resolution, so it may simply be a matter of what sensors you use that make this important. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsonite 71 Posted March 22, 2016 I think this new '2133 chip is targeted at smoke alarm applications. The TIA is just what is needed to convert the nano-amps from the ionisation chamber into a detectable change of voltage. At $0.60 in 1000off it's clearly aimed at high volume disposable products. I think you could just about run a Forth in 3.75K of FRAM Today I have just started looking at the MSP430i2041 which has 4 x 24 SD ADCs - aimed at 3 phase electricity metering applications. It's only $1.20 in 1000+ and makes the ideal smart analogue front end for loadcells, strain gauges, pressure sensors, altimeters or accelerometers. My only gripe is that I have to buy another schmartboard adaptor every time I want to use a TI chip in a breadboard. And very few of them share the same pin-outs. Its like you have to start all over again, each time you want to evaluate a new device. Ken 4 bluehash, solipso, spirilis and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazz 209 Posted March 23, 2016 My only gripe is that I have to buy another schmartboard adaptor every time I want to use a TI chip in a breadboard. And very few of them share the same pin-outs. Its like you have to start all over again, each time you want to evaluate a new device. I don't work with qfn. For other packages I use on board p2p without adapter. 3 bluehash, tripwire and Fmilburn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USWaterRockets 57 Posted March 23, 2016 I don't work with qfn. For other packages I use on board p2p without adapter. msp430f5510.jpg Your breakout board brings back memories. I used to do that quite often. When packages started coming in with 100 leads, and small quantity PCB fabs popped up all over the world, I calculated I would save money (time == money) by just doing a small PCB breakout for my designs, and take a stab at the rest of the circuit on the board as well. I could further defer costs by putting footprints for other SMT parts on the same board and cutting them apart later. I must admit your breakout if very impressive. Very neatly done. You must use a microscope or something. 1 spirilis reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abecedarian 330 Posted May 1, 2016 Available now in the store. $15.99 USD + shipping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
