G3403
Global Mixed-mode Technology
Bidirectional I2C Bus and SMBus Voltage Level
Translator
EN is low, the translator switch is off, and a
high-impedance exists between ports.
Features
1-Bit Bidirectional Translator
I2C and SMBus Compatible
In I2C applications, the bus capacitance limit of 400pF
restricts the number of devices and bus length. The
system designer could isolate two halves of a bus by
using the G3403; thus, more I2C devices or longer
trace length can be accommodated.
Less than 1.5ns Maximum Propagation Delay to
Accommodate Standard-Mode and Fast-Model
I2C Devices and Multiple Masters
Allows Voltage-Level Translator Between
1.2V VREF1 and 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V VREF2
1.8V VREF1 and 3.3V, 5V VREF2
3.3V VREF1 and 5V VREF2
Provides Bidirectional Voltage Translation
without Direction Pin
In standard I2C system, pull-up resistors are required
to provide the logic high levels on the translator’s bus.
The size of these pull-up resistors depends on the
system, but each side of the repeater must have a
pull-up resistor. The G3403 is designed to work with
standard-mode and fast-mode I2C devices. Standard
mode I2C devices only specify 3mA in a generic I2C
system where standard mode devices and multiple
masters are possible. Under certain conditions, high
termination currents can be used.
Low 3.5Ω ON-State Connection Between Input
and Output Ports Provides Less Signal Distortion
Open-Drain I2C I/O Ports
5V Tolerant I2C I/O Ports to Support Mixed
Mode Signal Operation
High Impedance for SCL1 and SCL2 as EN=Low
Lock-up-Free Operation for Isolation When
EN=Low
When the SCL1 or SCL2 port is low, the clamp is in
the ON state, and a low resistance connection exists
between the SCL1 and SCL2 ports. Assuming the
higher voltage is on the SCL2 port, when the SCL2
port is high, the voltage on the SCL1 port is limited to
the voltage set by VREF1. When the SCL1 is high, the
SCL2 port is pulled up to the drain pull-up supply volt-
age (VDPU) by pull-up resistors. This function allows a
seamless translation between higher and lower volt-
ages selected by the user, without any directional con-
trol.
General Description
The G3403 is a bidirectional I2C and SMBUS volt-
age-level translator with an enable (EN) input, and is
operational from 1.2V to 3.3V VREF1 and 2.5V to 5.5V
VREF2 . It allows bidirectional voltage translations be-
tween 1.2V and 5V, without use of directional pin. The
low ON-state resistance (rON) of the switch ensures the
connections to be with minimal propagation delay.
When EN is high, the translator switch is ON, and the
SCL1 I/O is connected to the SCL2 I/O, respectively,
allowing bidirectional data flow between ports. When
Ordering Information
ORDER
MARKING
NUMBER
TEMP.
RANGE
PACKAGE
(Green)
G3403TL1U
343x
-40°C to +85°C
SC-70-6 (SOT-363)
Note: TL: SC-70-6 (SOT-363)
1: Bonding Code
U: Tape & reel
Pin Configuration
G3403
1
2
6
5
VREF2
EN
VREF1
VSS
3
4
SCL1
SCL2
SC-70-6 (SOT-363)
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Ver: 0.1
May 29, 2013
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