Logic - Translators, Level Shifters

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MC74LVXC3245DTG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 24TSSOP	16430938
NLSX5014DTR2G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 14TSSOP	951
MC10H125FNG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIRECTIONAL 20PLCC	62300
MC14504BDTG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIR 16TSSOP	524
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FXMA108BQX Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 20DQFN	0
NLSX5011MUTCG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 6UDFN	277527000
MC100LVEL90DWG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIRECTIONAL 20SOIC	116114
NLSX4014MUTAG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 12UQFN	1990
MC100EP90DTR2G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIR 20TSSOP	0
NLSX4373DR2G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 8SOIC	0
FXWA9306L8X Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIR 8MICROPAK	9968
NLSX5011AMUTBG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 6UDFN	45000
NLSX5004MUTAG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	4-BIT 100 MB/S DUAL-SUPPL	0
MC100LVELT22DR2G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIRECTIONAL 8SOIC	2122132500
MC100LVELT22DTG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIRECTIONAL 8TSSOP	154900
MC10ELT20DG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIRECTIONAL 8SOIC	167980
FXLP34FHX Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR UNIDIR 6MICROPAK2	2147483647
NLSX4373MUTAG Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 8UDFN	4054
FXL4245MPX Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC TRNSLTR BIDIRECTIONAL 24MLP	384

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)