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E V A L U A T I O N K I T A V A I L A B L E
MAX14611
Quad Bidirectional Low-Voltage
Logic-Level Translator
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX14611 is a quad bidirectional logic-level transla-
tor that provides the level shifting necessary to allow data
transfer in a multivoltage system. Externally applied volt-
S Improved Interoperability
Meets I2C Specifications
10kI Internal Pullup Resistor
Pin-to-Pin Compatible with the MAX3377E and
the MAX3378E
ages, V
and V , set the logic levels on either side of
CC
L
the device. A low-voltage logic signal present on the V
L
side of the device appears as a high-voltage logic signal
on the V side of the device, and vice-versa.
ꢀ0.9V Operation on Low Voltage Supply
CC
S Robust Logic-Level Translation
0.5V Tolerances on All Pins
The device is ideal for I2C bus as well as MDIO bus appli-
cations where open-drain operation is often required. The
device features a three-state output mode (TS). Drive TS
high to connect the pullup to the powered I/O port. This
allows for continuous, undisrupted I2C operation on the
powered side of the device while the level translation
function is off. The MAX14611 is a pin-to-pin compatible
upgrade to the MAX3378E in the TDFN package.
6kV Human Body Model ESD Protection on
I/OVCC� Lines
Thermal Short-Circuit Protection
Short to Ground Fault Protection on All Pins
ꢀ-40NC to +85NC Operating Temperature Range
S Increased Design Flexibility
Ultra-Low Supply Current
The MAX14611 features enhanced high-electrostatic-
discharge (ESD) protection on all I/OVCC_ ports up to
6kV HBM. The device operates over the -40NC to +85NC
extended temperature range and is available in 3mm x
3mm, 14-pin TDFN and 4.9mm x 5.1mm, 14-pin TSSOP
packages.
Pullup Resistor Enabled with a Single Power
Supply when TS = High
10I (max) Transmission Gate FET
ꢀSmall, 14-Pin, 3.0mm x 3.0mm TDFN Package
and 14-Pin, 4.9mm x 5.1mm TSSOP Package
Applications
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
SPI, I2C, and MDIO
Level Translation
Mobile Phones
POS Systems
Low-Voltage ASIC
Level Translation
Telecommunications
Equipment
Portable Electronics
Typical Operating Circuit
+1.8V
+3.3V
0.1µF
1µF
V
L
V
CC
TS
+1.8V SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
+3.3V
SYSTEM
MAX14611
DATA
I/OVL_
I/OVCC_
DATA
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/MAX14611.related.
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