Manufacturer of 16-bit and 32-bit DSPs with fair development tool support. Wide variety of precision analog components, as well as the MicroConverter, an 8051 microcontroller with a 12-bit A/D converter.

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The extensive TI DSP Technical Support KnowledgeBase. You may either "Ask a Question" in the search box or select an item from the Frequently Searched Topics section. If you are interested in determining which DSP platform or technology is best suited for your application, you may visit the Decision Tree section.

Microcontrollers, Broad Range Supplier
Popular manufacturer of a wide variety of analog and digital semiconductors, including a number of microcontroller families ranging from 8-bit to 32-bit. A partial list includes the 68HC05, 68HC11, 68HC908, 68HC11, 68HC12, 68000, 68020, 68030, 68040, Coldfire, MCore, PowerPC, DSP56800, and lots more. Formerly known as Motorola.

Worldwide leader of DSPs
Besides being the reigning DSP champ, TI also produces the MSP430, a low power 16-bit Flash microcontroller. Also manufacturers a wide variety of quality analog components, wireless, and telecom products.