Stephen M. Nolan and Jose M. Soltero, Standard Linear & Logic
ABSTRACT
Texas Instruments (TI) standard-logic products data sheets include descriptions of functionality and electrical specifications for the devices. Each specification includes acronyms, numerical limits, and test conditions that may be foreign to the user. The proper understanding and interpretation of the direct, and sometimes implied, meanings of these specifications is essential to correct product selection and associated circuit design. This
application report explains each data-sheet parameter in detail, how it affects the device, and more important, how it impacts the application. This will enable component and system-design engineers to derive the maximum benefit from TI logic devices.

Wolfgang Kemper, High Volume Analog
ABSTRACT
System engineers must choose all components for their designs carefully. Picking the right ESD protection elements can be challenging as the matter of protecting devices on the PCB against ESD stress has become an increasingly complex task.
Texas Instruments offers a wide range of ESD protection elements. Understanding the datasheet parameters of ESD protection elements is paramount to the task of selecting the right protection element for a successful design.
This application note explains the key terminology, sections, and figures of an ESD protection device datasheet.

By Ron Mancini
ABSTRACT
This application report describes passive devices such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors that are required to build an electronic circuit along with active devices. A well-designed circuit consists of passive devices selected to obtain specified performance.

Ron Mancini, Mixed Signal Products
ABSTRACT
This application report describes active devices and their use as the basic building blocks of all electronic equipment. Active devices, coupled with passive devices, create the combination needed to fulfill all circuit requirements. A select few active devices are discussed in this report.

Bang S. Lee, Mixed Signal Products
ABSTRACT
This report provides an understanding of the terms and definitions of low dropout (LDO) voltage regulators, and describes fundamental concepts including dropout voltage, quiescent current, standby current, efficiency, transient response, line/load regulation, power supply rejection, output noise voltage, accuracy, and power dissipation. Each section includes an example to increase the understandability.