PCA9306
Voltage-Level TranslatorThe PCA9306 is a voltage-level translator from Texas Instruments. View the full PCA9306 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Category
Voltage-Level Translator
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel Type | Bidirectional |
| Channels per Circuit | 2 |
| Features | Auto-Direction Sensing |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of Circuits | 1 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 105°C (TA) |
| Output Type | Open Drain, Push-Pull |
| Package / Case | 8-LSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.110", 2.80mm Width) |
| Supplier Device Package | SM8 |
| Translator Type | Voltage Level |
| Voltage - VCCA | 1.2 V ~ 3.3 V |
| Voltage - VCCB | 1.8 V ~ 5.5 V |
Overview
Part: PCA9306 — Texas Instruments
Type: Dual Bidirectional I2C Bus and SMBus Voltage-Level Translator
Description: A dual bidirectional I2C and SMBus voltage-level translator with an enable input, operational from 1.2-V to 3.3-V VREF1 and 1.8-V to 5.5-V VREF2, allowing voltage translation between 1.2 V and 5 V without a direction pin.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage VREF1: 1.2–3.3 V
- Supply voltage VREF2: 1.8–5.5 V
- Operating free-air temperature (TA): -40 to +85 °C
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage VREF1: 4 V
- Max supply voltage VREF2: 6.5 V
- Max junction/storage temperature (Tstg): -65 to +150 °C
Key Specs:
- ON-state resistance (RON): 3.5 Ω (VREF1 = 1.2 V, VREF2 = 1.8 V to 5.5 V, TA = 25 °C)
- Propagation delay (tPLH, tPHL): < 1.5 ns (VREF1 = 1.2 V, VREF2 = 1.8 V, CL = 50 pF)
- Quiescent supply current (ICC): 1 μA (VREF1 = 3.3 V, VREF2 = 5.5 V, EN = 0 V, TA = 25 °C)
- Input capacitance (CI): 3 pF (VREF1 = 3.3 V, VREF2 = 5.5 V, TA = 25 °C)
- Output leakage current (IOZL): 0.1 μA (VREF1 = 3.3 V, VREF2 = 5.5 V, EN = 0 V, TA = 25 °C)
- ESD Protection HBM: 2000 V
- ESD Protection CDM: 1000 V
Features:
- 2-Bit Bidirectional Translator for SDA and SCL Lines
- I2C and SMBus Compatible
- Less Than 1.5-ns Maximum Propagation Delay
- Allows Voltage-Level Translation Between 1.2-V VREF1 and 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, or 5-V VREF2
- Provides Bidirectional Voltage Translation With No Direction Pin
- Low 3.5Ω ON-State Resistance
- Open-Drain I2C I/O Ports
- 5-V Tolerant I2C I/O Ports
- High-Impedance SCL1, SDA1, SCL2, and SDA2 Pins for EN = Low
- Lockup-Free Operation for Isolation When EN = Low
- Flow-Through Pinout
Applications:
- I2C, SMBus, PMBus, MDIO, UART, Low-Speed SDIO, GPIO, and Other Two-Signal Interfaces
- Servers
- Routers (Telecom Switching Equipment)
- Personal Computers
- Industrial Automation
Package:
- SSOP (8)
- VSSOP (8)
- X2SON (8)
- DSBGA (8)
Features
- 1 · 2-Bit Bidirectional Translator for SDA and SCL Lines in Mixed-Mode I 2 C Applications
- I 2 C and SMBus Compatible
- Less Than 1.5-ns Maximum Propagation Delay to Accommodate Standard-Mode and Fast-Mode I 2 C Devices and Multiple Masters
- Allows Voltage-Level Translation Between
- -1.2-V VREF1 and 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, or 5-V VREF2
- -1.8-V VREF1 and 2.5-V, 3.3-V, or 5-V VREF2
- -2.5-V VREF1 and 3.3-V or 5-V VREF2
- -3.3-V VREF1 and 5-V VREF2
- Provides Bidirectional Voltage Translation With No Direction Pin
- Low 3.5Ω ON-State Resistance Between Input and Output Ports Provides Less Signal Distortion
- Open-Drain I 2 C I/O Ports (SCL1, SDA1, SCL2, and SDA2)
- 5-V Tolerant I 2 C I/O Ports to Support Mixed-Mode Signal Operation
- High-Impedance SCL1, SDA1, SCL2, and SDA2 Pins for EN = Low
- Lockup-Free Operation for Isolation When EN = Low
- Flow-Through Pinout for Ease of Printed-CircuitBoard Trace Routing
- Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 100 mA Per JESD 78, Class II
- ESD Protection Exceeds JESD 22
- -2000-V Human-Body Model (A114-A)
- -1000-V Charged-Device Model (C101)
Applications
- I 2 C, SMBus, PMBus, MDIO, UART, Low-Speed SDIO, GPIO, and Other Two-Signal Interfaces
- Servers
- Routers (Telecom Switching Equipment)
- Personal Computers
- Industrial Automation
Pin Configuration
Electrical Characteristics
over recommended operating ambient temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
| PARAMETER | PARAMETER | PARAMETER | TEST CONDITIONS | TEST CONDITIONS | TEST CONDITIONS | MIN | TYP (1) | MAX | UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V IK | Input clamp voltage | Input clamp voltage | I I = -18 mA, | EN = 0 V | EN = 0 V | -1.2 | V | ||
| I IH | Input leakage current | Input leakage current | V I = 5 V, | EN = 0 V | EN = 0 V | 5 | μ A | ||
| C i(EN) | Input capacitance | Input capacitance | V I = 3 V or 0 | 11 | pF | ||||
| C io(off) | Off capacitance | SCLn, SDAn | V O = 3 V or 0, | EN = 0 V | EN = 0 V | 4 | 6 | pF | |
| C io(on) | On capacitance | SCLn, SDAn | V O = 3 V or 0, | EN = 3 V | EN = 3 V | 10.5 | 12.5 | pF | |
| R ON (2) | On-state resistance | SCLn, SDAn | V I = 0 | EN = 4.5 V | 3.5 | 5.5 | Ω | ||
| R ON (2) | On-state resistance | SCLn, SDAn | V I = 0 | I O = 64 mA | EN = 3 V | 4.7 | 7 | Ω | |
| R ON (2) | On-state resistance | SCLn, SDAn | V I = 0 | EN = 2.3 V | 6.3 | 9.5 | Ω | ||
| R ON (2) | On-state resistance | SCLn, SDAn | V I = 0 | I O = 15 mA | EN = 1.5 V | 25.5 | 32 | Ω | |
| R ON (2) | On-state resistance | SCLn, SDAn | V I = 2.4 V (3) | I O = 15 mA | EN = 4.5 V | 1 | 6 | 15 | Ω |
| R ON (2) | On-state resistance | SCLn, SDAn | V I = 2.4 V (3) | I O = 15 mA | EN = 3 V | 20 | 60 | 140 | Ω |
| R ON (2) | On-state resistance | SCLn, SDAn | V I = 1.7 V (3) | I O = 15 mA | EN = 2.3 V | 20 | 60 | 140 | Ω |
Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating ambient temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
| MIN | MAX | UNIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V REF1 | DC reference voltage range | DC reference voltage range | -0.5 | 7 | V |
| V REF2 | DC reference bias voltage range | DC reference bias voltage range | -0.5 | 7 | V |
| V I | Input voltage range (2) | Input voltage range (2) | -0.5 | 7 | V |
| V I/O | Input/output voltage range (2) | Input/output voltage range (2) | -0.5 | 7 | V |
| Continuous channel current | Continuous channel current | 128 | mA | ||
| I IK | Input clamp current | V I < 0 | -50 | mA | |
| T j(max) | Maximum junction temperature | Maximum junction temperature | 125 | °C | |
| T stg | Storage temperature range | Storage temperature range | -65 | 150 | °C |
Recommended Operating Conditions
| MIN | MAX | UNIT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V I/O | Input/output voltage | SCL1, SDA1, SCL2, SDA2 | 0 | 5.5 | V |
| V REF1 (1) | Reference voltage | Reference voltage | 0 | 5.5 | V |
| V REF2 (1) | Reference voltage | Reference voltage | 0 | 5.5 | V |
| EN | Enable input voltage | Enable input voltage | 0 | 5.5 | V |
| I PASS | Pass switch current | Pass switch current | 64 | mA | |
| T A | Operating ambient temperature | Operating ambient temperature | -40 | 85 | °C |
Thermal Information
| PCA9306 | PCA9306 | PCA9306 | PCA9306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERMAL METRIC (1) | THERMAL METRIC (1) | DCT | DCU | DQE | YZT |
| 8 PINS | 8 PINS | 8 PINS | 8 PINS | ||
| R θ JA | Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance | 189.6 | 210.1 | 246.5 | 125.5 |
| R θ JC(top) | Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance | 119.6 | 81.9 | 149.1 | 1 |
| R θ JB | Junction-to-board thermal resistance | 102.1 | 88.8 | 100 | 62.7 |
| ψ JT | Junction-to-top characterization parameter | 44.5 | 8.3 | 17.1 | 3.4 |
| ψ JB | Junction-to-board characterization parameter | 101 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 62.7 |
Typical Application
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|---|---|---|
| PCA9306-Q1 | Texas Instruments | — |
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| PCA9306DQER | Texas Instruments | — |
| PCA9306YZTR | Texas Instruments | — |
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