PCA9306DCTR

Description

The PCA9306DCTR is a digital, bidirectional logic level voltage translator from Texas Instruments (TI). It's designed for mixed-mode I2C applications, allowing voltage-level translation between different voltage domains. The device can translate signals between 1.2-V, 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, or 5-V reference voltages. The PCA9306DCTR features a flow-through pinout and open-drain I2C I/O ports, making it suitable for use in various applications such as I2C bus signal conversion, smooth data transmission, adaptable voltage levels, and more. It's also ESD-protected to JESD 22 standards. This device is ideal for systems that require seamless communication between different voltage domains, ensuring reliable data transfer and efficient signal conditioning.

Features

The PCA9306DCTR features:

• 2-Bit bidirectional translator for SDA and SCL lines in mixed-mode I²C Applications
• I²C and SMBus compatible
• Less than 1.5-ns maximum propagation delay to accommodate standard-mode and fast-mode I²C devices and multiple controllers
• Allows voltage-level translation between different voltage levels (1.2-V, 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, or 5-V)
• Provides bidirectional voltage translation with no direction pin
• Low 3.5-Ω ON-state resistance between input and output ports provides less signal distortion

Package

The package type of PCA9306DCTR is SSOP (DCT)-8.

Manufacturer

The manufacturer of the PCA9306DCTR is Texas Instruments (TI), a leading global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests, and sells analog and embedded processing semiconductors. TI's products include microprocessors, memory devices, sensors, amplifiers, and other components used in a wide range of applications, including consumer electronics, automotive systems, industrial automation, and more.

Applications

The PCA9306DCTR is a digital, bidirectional logic level voltage translator that can be used in various applications such as:

• I2C bus signal conversion
• Smooth data transmission
• Adaptable voltage levels for microcontrollers and peripherals
• Universal voltage translation for mixed-mode systems
• Level shifting for I2C bus communication

It is suitable for use in a wide range of industries, including automotive, industrial control, medical devices, and consumer electronics.

Equivalent

The equivalent products of PCA9306DCTR are:

• Texas Instruments PCA9307
• NXP PCA9305
• ON Semiconductor FTM4200
• STMicroelectronics STM32F103VET6

These ICs offer similar functionality, including bidirectional voltage translation and I2C/SMBus compatibility.