Logic - Translators, Level Shifters

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
NTSX2102GDH NXP Semiconductors	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 8XSON	0
PCA9306USG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL US8	4749
SN74AUP1T97DCKR Texas Instruments	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIRECTIONAL SC70-6	4099
MC14504BDR2G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIRECTIONAL 16SOIC	0
SN65EPT22D Texas Instruments	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIRECTIONAL 8SOIC	633
PCA9306DP,118 NXP Semiconductors	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 8TSSOP	3174
MC10H124M	TTL TO ECL TRANSLATOR	9277
74ALVC164245DGG,11 Nexperia	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 48TSSOP	2931
SN74AXCH1T45DBVR Texas Instruments	LOGIC GATES AND INVERTERS	1006
100324J-QMLV	TTL TO ECL TRANSLATOR, 6 FUNC, I	74
NB100LVEP91MN	PECL TO ECL TRANSLATOR	3952
NLSV1T34AMUTCG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIRECTIONAL 6UDFN	108499000
74AVC2T45DC-Q100H Nexperia	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 8VSSOP	6993
SY100ELT982KG Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIRECTIONAL 10MSOP	54
SN74AVCH2T45DCUR Texas Instruments	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL US8	5020
74AVC2T45GS,115 NXP Semiconductors	NOW NEXPERIA 74AVC2T45GS - BUS T	165000
MC100H606FNG	TTL/CMOS TO PECL TRANSLATOR	296
MC100ELT23DR2	PECL TO TTL TRANSLATOR	2295
MC10H351M	TTL/NMOS TO ECL TRANSLATOR	30
MC100EPT20DR2G	TTL/CMOS TO PECL TRANSLATOR, COM	8526

Logic - Translators, Level Shifters

1. Overview

Logic translators and level shifters are semiconductor devices that enable signal compatibility between circuits operating at different voltage levels. These ICs ensure reliable data transmission by converting logic signals from one voltage domain to another, maintaining signal integrity in mixed-voltage systems. Their importance has grown with the proliferation of low-voltage CMOS technologies and multi-rail power architectures in modern electronics.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Single-direction translators	Unidirectional voltage conversion with isolation	SPI interface between 3.3V FPGA and 1.8V sensors
Bi-directional translators	Automatic direction detection, dual-voltage I/O	I2C bus bridging between 5V microcontroller and 2.5V EEPROM
Multi-channel level shifters	Parallel conversion of multiple signals (4-32 channels)	Memory interface between SoC and DDR4 SDRAM modules
Direction-controlled translators	External control pin for signal direction selection	UART level conversion in industrial communication modules

3. Structure and Composition

Typical devices feature a monolithic CMOS structure with dual power supply inputs (VCCA and VCCB). Physical components include:

Dual-supply MOSFET pairs for voltage translation
Integrated clamp circuits for ESD protection
Direction control logic (for bidirectional types)
Channel-specific enable/disable circuitry

Common package types: TSSOP (14-48 pins), QFN (20-64 pins), WLCSP (1.5 1.5mm ultra-compact).

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Significance
Voltage range (1.2V-5.5V)	Determines compatibility with different logic families
Conversion rate (100Mbps-1.2Gbps)	Limits maximum operating frequency
Channel count (1-32)	Impacts system integration density
Propagation delay (2-20ns)	Affects timing critical applications
Quiescent current (1-100 A)	Power efficiency in battery-powered systems

5. Application Areas

Key industries include:

Telecommunications: 5G baseband processors interfacing with RF front-ends
Industrial automation: PLC modules connecting 24V sensors to 3.3V MCUs
Consumer electronics: Smartphone PMIC to application processor communication
Automotive systems: CAN-FD transceiver voltage adaptation
IoT devices: Sensor hub interfacing between different voltage rail components

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
TI (Texas Instruments)	TXB0108	8-channel, 1.2-3.6V to 1.65-5.5V translation, auto-direction detection
NXP Semiconductors	LTC2850	3.3/5V dual supply, 15kV ESD protection, RS485/UART interface
ON Semiconductor	NXU408	4-channel, 0.9-5.5V range, sub-1ns propagation delay
STMicroelectronics	L6470	Stepper motor driver with integrated level shifting for industrial automation

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

Match supply voltage ranges with source/target systems
Ensure conversion rate meets timing requirements
Choose appropriate channel density to minimize PCB area
For bidirectional buses, select devices with automatic direction sensing
Consider thermal performance for high-current applications
Evaluate ESD protection levels for industrial environments

8. Industry Trends

Development directions include:

Voltage scaling down to 0.8V core operation
Integration with signal conditioning functions
Increased adoption of capacitive isolation technology
Advanced packaging (3D TSV, fan-out WLP)
Protocol-aware smart translation (I3C, PCIe 6.0)