Analog IC Design Engineer

GE and TI team up to power new connected appliances. Editor in Chief Embedded Computing Design August 05, 2026 GE Appliances has announced that it is set to begin integrating microcontrollers, Wi-Fi connectivity solutions, and analog components made by Texas Instruments (TI) into its next generation of connected appliances. GE Appliances reportedly will use TI semiconductor chips in one third of all the products manufaxtured in the company's new plant in Louisville, Kentucky. Production is expected to begin in 2027, according to the release. This investment almost doubles the financial relationship between the two companies. "Expanding our work with Texas Instruments gives us access to a differentiated semiconductor portfolio backed by domestic manufacturing," said Lee Lagomarcino, VP of Clothes Care, GE Appliances. "TI's broad portfolio of advanced embedded processing and analog technology will help our engineers design appliances that are smarter, more powerful, and more efficient than ever before. Moving forward, our domestic research and development teams can also save significant time on new solutions for U.S. consumers." GE Appliances will use the new semiconductors in three main ways. TI's latest Wi-Fi solutions with integrated BLE and enhanced security will allow GE to offer its promised robust, secure connected-appliance experience. Power conversion integrated circuits from TI will also help GE appliances deliver more efficiency, better integrated diagnostics, real-time protection, and advanced power management capabilities, the company said. This will lead to improved appliance performance, reliability, serviceability, and energy efficiency while supporting scalable next-generation product architectures. Finally, TI's motor drive technology enables advanced control of the drain pump system, delivering optimized washing performance and quieter operation. And the gallium nitride (GaN) motor drivers achieve better than 99% efficiency, eliminate heat sinks, and dramatically reduce solution size, boosting power density and overall system efficiency. Looking forward, GE Appliances also announced it is exploring future projects that will implement TI's intelligent microcontroller platform. "We're proud to support GE Appliances as they expand their U.S. manufacturing supply chain. By bringing together next-generation Wi-Fi connectivity, energy-efficient microcontrollers, edge AI capabilities, and breakthrough GaN-based motor drive technology, TI is giving GE Appliances the building blocks to design smarter, more efficient, and more connected appliances. And we are proud to have our U.S.-produced chips integrated into GE Appliance's U.S.-produced appliances," said Vinay Agarwal, VP and GM of MSP Microcontrollers, Texas Instruments. Ken Briodagh is a writer and editor with two decades of experience under his belt. He is in love with technology and if he had his druthers, he would beta test everything from shoe phones to flying cars. At Embedded Computing Design, he covers, AI, Edge Computing, Data Centers, Automotive, Industrial, Smart City, IoT and IIoT, Semiconductors, Healthcare, and lots more. He hosts weekly programs on YouTube, including the technology unboxing feature DevKit Weekly, and his news show ICYMI, and, along with Tiera Oliver, hosts the Embedded Insiders and Embedded Executive podcasts. In previous lives, he's been a short order cook, telemarketer, medical supply technician, mover of the bodies at a funeral home, pirate, poet, partial alliterist, parent, partner and pretender to various thrones. Most of his exploits are either exaggerated or blatantly false.

Sherman-made semiconductors to power new generation of appliances. * alexah montanes, KTEN news * aug 4, 2026 updated 1 hr ago. SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) - On Tuesday, Texas Instruments announced a new partnership with GE Appliances, a move that further cements Sherman's role as a growing technology hub. TI said its US-made chips will help power future GE appliances, adding another major company to the roster of businesses relying on semiconductors made in Grayson County. Reporter/Producer

TI ADS4146IRGZR: 14-bit 160MSPS ultra-low-power pipelined ADC, empowering high-speed signal chains! The ADS4146 is a 14-bit, 160MSPS ultra-low-power pipelined ADC released by Texas Instruments (TI). In 5G communication base stations, software-defined radios (SDRs), medical ultrasound imaging, and high-end test and measurement equipment, the performance of high-speed, high-precision analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) directly determines the system's ability to capture analog signals and the quality of digital signal processing. The ADS4146 is a 14-bit, 160MSPS sampling rate ultra-low power pipeline architecture analog-to-digital converter launched by Texas Instruments (TI). I. ADS4146 Core Specifications: A Perfect Balance of 14-bit Accuracy and 160MSPS Sampling Rate The ADS4146IRGZR is a 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) launched by TI. It belongs to the ADS412x/4x series, which includes 12-bit and 14-bit products with a sampling rate of up to 250MSPS. The ADS4146 has a maximum sampling rate of 250MSPS, while the specific model ADS4146IRGZR has a rated sampling rate of 160MSPS. The total power consumption at 160MSPS is only 201mW - This power consumption level is highly competitive among high-speed ADCs of the same level. In terms of resolution and accuracy, the ADS4146IRGZR provides 14-bit data output, which can perform fine quantization on analog signals. At an input frequency of 170MHz, the device achieves a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 70.6dBFS and a spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) of 84dBc, ensuring accurate data conversion in complex signal environments. In terms of power supply and packaging, the ADS4146IRGZR uses a 1.8V single power supply, eliminating the need for a multi-way power supply design and greatly simplifying the system power architecture. The package uses a 48-pin VQFN (7mm x 7mm) and an industrial-grade operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. II. Analysis of the Five Core Technical Characteristics Feature 1: Ultra-low power consumption and dynamic power scaling technology The ADS4146IRGZR is designed for power-sensitive applications. At a sampling rate of 160 MSPS, the total power consumption is only 201mW, and when the sampling rate is increased to 250 MSPS, the total power consumption is also only 265mW. More notably, the chip integrates dynamic power scaling technology - when the sampling rate decreases, the ADC automatically operates at reduced power consumption without loss of performance. This characteristic makes it ideal for battery-powered devices or high-density multi-channel systems. Feature 2: Flexible dual-mode digital output interface The ADS4146IRGZR supports a variety of digital output interfaces, providing great flexibility for system design. It supports a double data rate (DDR) low voltage differential signal (LVDS) interface with programmable swing and drive strength - standard swing 350mV, low swing 200mV. The default drive strength corresponds to 100Ω termination, and 2 times the drive strength corresponds to 50Ω termination. In addition, the device also supports a 1.8V parallel CMOS interface, which designers can flexibly choose according to PCB layout and signal integrity requirements. Feature 3: Programmable Gain and SNR/SFDR Trade-off Optimization The ADS4146IRGZR offers programmable gain options up to 6dB. This feature allows users to trade off between signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR), making it particularly suitable for improving SFDR performance over a low full-scale input range, especially at high input frequencies. Feature 4: DC offset correction and low input clock amplitude support The device has a built-in DC offset correction loop, which can effectively eliminate DC offset errors inside the ADC. At the same time, ADS4146IRGZR supports low input clock amplitudes as low as 200mVpp, reducing the requirements for clock source amplitudes and simplifying clock chain design. Feature 5: Compact packaging and industrial-grade reliability The ADS4146IRGZR is packaged in a compact QFN-48 (7mm x 7mm) package, which is compact and has good heat dissipation performance. The product complies with RoHS standards, is lead-free, and meets global environmental regulations. The ECCN code is 3A991C3, which facilitates international trade compliance review. III. Typical Application Scenarios: Full Coverage from Communication Base Stations to Medical Imaging The ADS4146's high performance and flexibility enable it to be widely used in many high-end fields. Communication infrastructure is one of the core application scenarios of ADS4146IRGZR. This device is ideal for multi-carrier, broadband communication systems such as base station receivers and software-defined radio (SDR). Its high dynamic performance and low power consumption enable it to cope with the complex RF signal digitization requirements in 5G communications. Medical imaging equipment is also an important application area of this chip. In medical devices such as ultrasound scanning and CT scanning that require high-speed data acquisition and high signal-to-noise ratio, the ADS4146IRGZR's 14-bit resolution and 160MSPS sampling rate ensure high-quality digitization of medical images. In terms of testing and measuring instruments, this chip is widely used in high-end oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and automated testing equipment (ATE). Its superior dynamic performance and flexible interface configuration provide a reliable signal chain foundation for precision measuring instruments. In addition, the ADS4146IRGZR is also suitable for radar and sonar systems, as well as high-speed data acquisition and process control in industrial automation. IV. Mingjiada Electronics: ADS4146 Spot Supply and Professional Services Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. was established in 1996 and is headquartered in Shenzhen. It has branches in Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, Taiwan and other places. It is a world-renowned electronic component distributor and recycling service provider with more than 20 years of industry experience. Supply advantages: Original and authentic guarantee: All TI ADC products are supplied directly through the original factory authorization channels, providing complete model traceability and quality inspection reports to eliminate the risk of refurbishment and counterfeiting from the source. Massive spot and ultra-fast delivery: The company has built its own constant temperature warehouse, and popular models such as ADS4146IRGZR are always in stock. It supports small-batch samples and bulk purchases, and can quickly respond to customer needs. 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