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Texas Instruments (TI) Product Naming Conventions and Meanings

2025-04-30 03:31:28

I. General Naming Structure

  • Prefix: Indicates product category (e.g., analog, DSP, MCU).

  • Numeric Code: Specifies series, performance parameters (e.g., speed, resolution, channels).

  • Suffix: Defines packaging, temperature range, or other attributes.


II. Analog Devices

1. Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps)

  • PrefixesOPA (Operational Amplifier), TLV (Low Voltage), LM (General Purpose).

    • ExamplesOPA2188TLV9001LM358.

    • Numeric Rules:

      • OPA21xx: High-precision series (e.g., OPA2188 for low noise).

      • TLV9xxx: Low-voltage/low-power series (e.g., TLV9001 with 1MHz bandwidth).

2. Power Management

  • PrefixesTPS (Switching Regulators), LM (Linear Regulators), BQ (Battery Management).

    • ExamplesTPS5430 (3A Buck Converter), LM7805 (5V Linear Regulator), BQ25606 (Fast-Charge IC).

    • Numeric Rules:

      • TPS54xxx: Switching regulators (e.g., 5430 indicates 3A output).

      • BQ25xxx: Battery management ICs (e.g., 25606 supports Quick Charge).

3. Data Converters

  • ADCs: Prefix ADS (e.g., ADS1115 – 16-bit, 4-channel).

  • DACs: Prefix DAC (e.g., DAC8568 – 16-bit, 8-channel).

    • Numeric Rules:

      • ADS12xx: 12-bit series; ADS16xx: 16-bit series.

      • DAC8xxx: 8-bit resolution; DAC56xx: 16-bit resolution.

4. Comparators

  • PrefixesTLVLM.

    • ExamplesTLV3201 (Low-Power Comparator), LM393 (Dual Comparator).

5. Analog Switches/Multiplexers

  • PrefixesTS5ASN74CBT.

    • ExamplesTS5A23157 (SPDT Switch), SN74CBT3257 (4-Channel Mux).

6. Voltage References

  • PrefixesREFLM.

    • ExamplesREF5025 (2.5V Precision Reference), LM4040 (Adjustable Reference).



III. Digital Signal Processors (DSPs)

  • PrefixTMS320 (General DSP), C6 (High-Performance Series).

    • ExamplesTMS320C6748 (Floating-Point DSP), TMS320F28379D (C2000 Control Series).

    • Numeric Rules:

      • C6xxx: C6000 series (e.g., C6748 for floating-point).

      • F283xx: C2000 series for real-time control.


IV. Microcontrollers (MCUs)

1. MSP430 Series (Ultra-Low Power)

  • PrefixMSP430.

    • ExamplesMSP430G2553MSP430FR5994 (FRAM-based).

    • Numeric Rules:

      • G2xxx: Basic series; FR5xxx: FRAM-integrated models.

2. ARM Cortex-M Series

  • PrefixesTM4C (Cortex-M4), MSP432 (Cortex-M4F).

    • ExamplesTM4C123GH6PM (Industrial Grade), MSP432P401R (Low Power).

    • Numeric Rules401 indicates Flash size (e.g., 256KB).

3. C2000 Real-Time Control MCUs

  • PrefixTMS320FTMS320C.

    • ExampleTMS320F28069 (Digital Power Control).


V. Wireless Connectivity

  • PrefixesCC (Multi-Protocol), WL (Wi-Fi).

    • ExamplesCC2652R (Bluetooth/Zigbee), WL1837MOD (Wi-Fi Module).

    • Numeric RulesCC26xx for 2.4GHz protocols; CC32xx for Wi-Fi.


VI. Logic ICs

  • PrefixSN74 (Standard Logic), SN54 (Military Grade).

    • ExamplesSN74HC00 (Quad NAND Gate), SN74LVC1G04 (Single Inverter).

    • Subclass Prefixes:

      • HC: High-Speed CMOS; LVC: Low-Voltage CMOS; AHC: Advanced High-Speed CMOS.


VII. Automotive Electronics

  • PrefixesTPS7A (Automotive LDO), UCC (Automotive Power).

    • ExamplesTPS7A4700-Q1 (Automotive LDO), UCC28740-Q1 (Isolated Controller).

    • Suffix-Q1 denotes automotive qualification.


VIII. Embedded Processors

  • Sitara SeriesAM (Application Processors, e.g., AM3358 for industrial control).

  • Jacinto SeriesTDA (Automotive Infotainment, e.g., TDA4VM).


IX. Sensors

  • PrefixesLDC (Inductive Sensing), TMP (Temperature Sensors).

    • ExamplesLDC1614 (Multi-Channel Inductive Sensor), TMP117 (High-Precision Temp Sensor).


X. Suffix Details

1. Package Types

  • P: DIP (Dual In-Line Package)

  • PW: TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package)

  • R: QFN (Quad Flat No-Lead, e.g., DRV8833CRGER)

  • BGA: Ball Grid Array (e.g., AM3358BZCZ)

  • W: WSON (Very Thin Small Outline No-Lead)

2. Temperature Range

  • C: Commercial Grade (0°C to 70°C)

  • I: Industrial Grade (-40°C to 85°C)

  • Q: Automotive Grade (-40°C to 125°C, e.g., TPS7A4700-Q1)

  • M: Military Grade (-55°C to 125°C)

3. Packaging Options

  • R: Tape & Reel

  • T: Tube

  • E4: Lead-Free/RoHS Compliant (e.g., SN74HC00E4)

4. Performance Enhancements

  • A: Improved Version (e.g., SN74HC00A)

  • EP: Extended Performance (Industrial Grade)


XI. Special Identifiers

  • Evaluation Modules: Suffix EVM (e.g., ADS1220EVM).

  • Reference Designs: Prefix TIDA (e.g., TIDA-01555).


XII. Full Example Breakdown

  • ModelTPS5430DDAR

    • PrefixTPS (Switching Regulator).

    • Numeric5430 (5V input, 3A output).

    • SuffixDDA (PowerPAD Package), R (Tape & Reel).

  • ModelSN74HC00PW

    • PrefixSN74 (Standard Logic).

    • SubclassHC (High-Speed CMOS).

    • Function00 (Quad 2-Input NAND Gate).

    • SuffixPW (TSSOP Package).


XIII. Summary

TI’s naming conventions systematically categorize products by function (prefix), performance (numeric code), and physical/environmental attributes (suffix). Engineers should cross-reference datasheets for precise specifications. For detailed information, visit TI’s official website or use their component search tools.

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