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Texas Instruments works closely with Xilinx to recommend robust embedded processing and power solutions for your applications. TI offers a library of support materials including selection guides, training, reference designs and tools that will help accelerate your Xilinx FPGA and CPLD applications.

Texas Instruments Provides Reference Designs for Xilinx FPGAs

CoolRunner-II Families	Spartan-3 Families	Virtex-4 Families	Virtex-5 Families
CoolRunner-II: XC2C Series	Spartan-3A / XC3S_A Series	Virtex-4 / XC4VFX Series	Virtex-5 / XC5VLX Series
	Spartan-3A DSP / XC3SD_A Series	Virtex-4 / XC4VLX Series	Virtex-5 / XC5VLXT Series
	Spartan-3E / XC3S_E Series	Virtex-4 / XC4VSX Series	Virtex-5 / XC5VSXT Series
	Spartan-3 / XC3S Series

Texas Instruments' eLab^™ Videocast Series

The new Analog eLab Videocast series consists of eight different videos that cover innovative solutions focusing on a best practices approach for typical design considerations. Each week, Avnet, Texas Instruments and Xilinx present a new videocast that addresses a new topic of design. Full details here.

Availability	Video Title
Now - On Demand	Design Techniques for the Spartan-3A FPGA Evaluation Board View Video
Now - On Demand	Xilinx Power Estimator Demonstration View Video
Now - On Demand	Power Supply Requirements for the Spartan-3A FPGA Evaluation Board (Part 1) View Video
Now - On Demand	Power Supply Requirements for the Spartan-3A FPGA Evaluation Board (Part 2) View Video
Now - On Demand	Finding the Right Power Device for the Spartan-3A FPGA Evaluation Board View Video
Now - On Demand	Specifications of Texas Instruments' TPS62290 View Video
Now - On Demand	Using SwitcherPro^™ Tool from Texas Instruments to Simulate Your Power Design View Video
Now - On Demand	Testing the Design of the Spartan-3A FPGA Evaluation Board View Video

New and Featured Products

TPS75003 Highly-Integrated, Triple Supply from TI Powers Spartan^™-3 Core, I/O and V_CCAUX Rails

The TPS75003 power management IC for Xilinx's Spartan^™-II/IIE/3 series of FPGAs integrates multiple functions to significantly reduce the number of external components required and simplify design. Combining increased design flexibility with cost-effective voltage conversion, the device includes programmable soft-start for in-rush current control and independent enables for sequencing the three channels. The TPS75003 meets all Xilinx startup profile requirements including monotonic ramp and minimum ramp times.

Related TI Power Management Devices

Devices and Categories

Low Dropout Regulators (LDOs)	Switching DC/DC Converters	Switching DC/DC Controllers	Plug-In Power Solutions
TPS731xx - 150-mA	TPS62042 - 1.2-A, Adjustable Output	TPS64203 - 3-A, Adjustable Output	PTH05050W - 6-A, Adjustable Output
TPS793xx - 200-mA	TPS54110 - 1.5-A, Adjustable Output	TPS40061 - 10-A, Adjustable Output	PTH12050W - 6-A, Adjustable Output
TPS794xx - 250-mA	TPS54350 - 3-A, Adjustable Output	TPS40007 - 15-A, Adjustable Output	PTH12030W - 26-A, Adjustable Output
TPS736xx - 400-mA	TPS54610 - 6-A, Adjustable Output	TPS40021 - 15-A, Adjustable Output	PTH04T230W - 6-A, Adjustable Output
TPS725xx - 1-A	TPS54550 - 6-A, Adjustable Output	TPS40055 - 15-A, Adjustable Output	PTH04T240W - 10-A, Adjustable Output
TPS786xx - 1.5-A	-	TPS40190 - 20-A, Adjustable Output	PTH04T260W - 3-A, Adjustable Output
TPS704xx - 1-A/2-A	-	TPS75003 - Dual 3A DC/DC with LDO	PTH08T230W - 6-A, Adjustable Output
TPS742xx - 1.5-A	-	-	-
TPS744xx - 3-A	-	-	-

Selection Guides

Embedded Processors selection guide
This guide covers all of TI's processor solutions including those Digital Signal Processors and MCUs ideal for your FPGA and CPLD-based design

Digital Signal Processors

TMS320C674x and OMAP-L13x low-power, fixed/floating-point processors offer the advantage of floating point with a combination of connectivity peripherals giving developers the flexible solutions they need to design both basic and advanced product lines. Peripherals include USB 2.0/1.1, 10/100 Ethernet and multimedia card/secure digital (MMC/SD) peripherals to ensure that developers can easily add connectivity options to their designs.

Microcontrollers

Stellaris M3 MCUs—industry-standard ARM Cortex^™-M3 core and advanced communication capabilities, including 10/100 Ethernet MAC+PHY, CAN, USB On-The-Go, USB Host/Device, SSI/SPI, UARTs, I2S, and I2C
MSP430 ultra low power, general purpose MCUs—modern architecture, high peripheral integration and flexible clock system with 0.1-μA RAM retention, <1-μA RTC mode, <250 μA/MIPS
Power Management Selection Guide (SLVT145H): http://focus.ti.com/lit/ml/slvt145h/slvt145h.pdf
Interface Selection Guide (SSZT009D): http://focus.ti.com/lit/ml/sszt009d/sszt009d.pdf
Amplifier and Data Converter Selection Guide (SLYB115C): http://focus.ti.com/lit/ml/slyb115c/slyb115c.pdf
Clock and Timing Selection Guide (SLYB104B): http://focus.ti.com/lit/ml/slyb104b/slyb104b.pdf

Solutions Guides

Find a thorough overview of both digital and analog solutions required to meet the demands of the following specific applications segments:

Video and Imaging Solutions Guide - Download
Medical Applications Guide - Download
Notebook Computer Solutions Guide - Download
Industrial Solutions Guide - Download
Audio Guide - Download
Security and Surveillance Solutions Guide - Download
Communications Infrastructure Solutions Guide - Download
Analog Switch Guide Download
Translation Selection Guide Download
I2C Selection Guide Download
Logic Selection Guide Download

Mini-Solution Guides:

Industrial Process Measurement and Control Trifold - Download
System Monitoring and Protection Quick Reference Guide - Download
Analog and Logic for Low-Power Processors (Rev. C) - Download
Power Management Solutions for Xilinx and Altera FPGAs - Download
Linear and Logic 5-Minute Guide - Download