Medical Applications Guide (Rev. B - Mouser Electronics

80 Resources➔Enhanced ProductTexas Instruments Enhanced Product FamilyTI features a line of Enhanced Product (EP) ICs with additionalvalue-added qualifications and processing. EP ICs are TI catalogproducts encompassing ICs from multiple families including DSPs,analog and mixed-signal, digital logic, ASIC, microcontrollers andprogrammable logic.These products will complement the broad portfolio of military gradeceramic ICs currently produced by TI. These EP products are costeffectivecatalog ICs that are available in plastic packages. EP ICs offerseveral advantages over standard commercial off-the-shelf products:• Stand-alone datasheets• A controlled baseline — one assembly/test site and one waferfabrication site• Enhanced product change notification (PCN) via electronicdistribution• Die revisions• Assembly process changes• Material changes such as mold compound and lead finish• Electrical performance• Manufacturing location• Extended temperature up to and including –55°C to +125°C• Qualification pedigree to assure reliable operation over specifiedtemperature range• Assurance from TI that the IC will perform to datasheetelectrical specifications in environments that require extendedtemperaturesTI's new products will offer an alternative to up screening forcustomers who believe that a plastic packaged part is suitable fortheir particular application. Although the EP products receive additionaltesting and process verification over and above their commercialcounterparts, they may still not be suitable for all environments.For those applications that require a ceramic/hermetic packagedintegrated circuit, TI has an expansive product line to meet thoseneeds. More information on EP products is available atwww.ti.com/ep.Medical Applications Guide www.ti.com/medicalTexas Instruments 2Q 2007