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PCA9306

Voltage-Level Translator

The PCA9306 is a voltage-level translator from Texas Instruments. View the full PCA9306 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official PCA9306 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

PCA9306 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Channel TypeBidirectional
Channels per Circuit2
FeaturesAuto-Direction Sensing
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Number of Circuits1
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
Output TypeOpen Drain, Push-Pull
Package / Case8-LSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.110", 2.80mm Width)
Supplier Device PackageSM8
Translator TypeVoltage Level
Voltage - VCCA1.2 V ~ 3.3 V
Voltage - VCCB1.8 V ~ 5.5 V

PCA9306 Overview

Part: PCA9306 — Texas Instruments

Type: Dual Bidirectional I²C Bus and SMBus Voltage-Level Translator

Description: 2-bit bidirectional I²C/SMBus level translator with enable input, supporting 1.2–3.3 V VREF1 and 1.8–5.5 V VREF2, with 3.5 Ω typical ON-state resistance and less than 1.5 ns maximum propagation delay.

Operating Conditions:

  • Reference voltage (VREF1, VREF2): 0–5.5 V (VREF1 operational 1.2–3.3 V, VREF2 operational 1.8–5.5 V per description)
  • Operating ambient temperature: -40 to 85 °C
  • I/O voltage (SCL1, SDA1, SCL2, SDA2): 0–5.5 V
  • Pass switch current: 64 mA max

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max reference voltage (VREF1, VREF2): 7 V
  • Max input voltage / input/output voltage: 7 V
  • Max continuous channel current: 128 mA
  • Max junction temperature: 125 °C
  • Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • ON-state resistance between input and output ports: 3.5 Ω
  • Maximum propagation delay: less than 1.5 ns
  • I/O ports: open-drain, 5 V tolerant
  • Enable input voltage: 0–5.5 V
  • Pass switch current: 64 mA max (recommended)
  • Input clamp current: -50 mA max (VI < 0)
  • ESD: 2000 V HBM, 1000 V CDM
  • Latch-up performance exceeds 100 mA per JESD 78, Class II

Features:

  • Bidirectional voltage translation with no direction pin
  • I²C and SMBus compatible
  • Translates between 1.2 V and 5 V rails (e.g., 1.2 V to 1.8/2.5/3.3/5 V; 3.3 V to 5 V)
  • High-impedance I/O pins when EN is low
  • Lockup-free operation for isolation when EN is low
  • Can isolate a 400 kHz bus from a 100 kHz bus via EN
  • Flow-through pinout for easy PCB routing

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): 2.95 mm × 2.80 mm
  • VSSOP (8): 2.30 mm × 2.00 mm
  • X2SON (8): 1.40 mm × 1.00 mm
  • DSBGA (8): 1.98 mm × 0.98 mm

PCA9306 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)

PCA9306 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

PCA9306 Pin Configuration

PCA9306 Electrical Characteristics

over recommended operating ambient temperature range (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETERPARAMETERPARAMETERTEST CONDITIONSTEST CONDITIONSTEST CONDITIONSMINTYP (1)MAXUNIT
V IKInput clamp voltageInput clamp voltageI I = -18 mA,EN = 0 VEN = 0 V-1.2V
I IHInput leakage currentInput leakage currentV I = 5 V,EN = 0 VEN = 0 V5μ A
C i(EN)Input capacitanceInput capacitanceV I = 3 V or 011pF
C io(off)Off capacitanceSCLn, SDAnV O = 3 V or 0,EN = 0 VEN = 0 V46pF
C io(on)On capacitanceSCLn, SDAnV O = 3 V or 0,EN = 3 VEN = 3 V10.512.5pF
R ON (2)On-state resistanceSCLn, SDAnV I = 0EN = 4.5 V3.55.5Ω
R ON (2)On-state resistanceSCLn, SDAnV I = 0I O = 64 mAEN = 3 V4.77Ω
R ON (2)On-state resistanceSCLn, SDAnV I = 0EN = 2.3 V6.39.5Ω
R ON (2)On-state resistanceSCLn, SDAnV I = 0I O = 15 mAEN = 1.5 V25.532Ω
R ON (2)On-state resistanceSCLn, SDAnV I = 2.4 V (3)I O = 15 mAEN = 4.5 V1615Ω
R ON (2)On-state resistanceSCLn, SDAnV I = 2.4 V (3)I O = 15 mAEN = 3 V2060140Ω
R ON (2)On-state resistanceSCLn, SDAnV I = 1.7 V (3)I O = 15 mAEN = 2.3 V2060140Ω

PCA9306 Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating ambient temperature range (unless otherwise noted)

MINMAXUNIT
V REF1DC reference voltage rangeDC reference voltage range-0.57V
V REF2DC reference bias voltage rangeDC reference bias voltage range-0.57V
V IInput voltage range (2)Input voltage range (2)-0.57V
V I/OInput/output voltage range (2)Input/output voltage range (2)-0.57V
Continuous channel currentContinuous channel current128mA
I IKInput clamp currentV I < 0-50mA
T j(max)Maximum junction temperatureMaximum junction temperature125°C
T stgStorage temperature rangeStorage temperature range-65150°C
MINMAXUNIT
V I/OInput/output voltageSCL1, SDA1, SCL2, SDA205.5V
V REF1 (1)Reference voltageReference voltage05.5V
V REF2 (1)Reference voltageReference voltage05.5V
ENEnable input voltageEnable input voltage05.5V
I PASSPass switch currentPass switch current64mA
T AOperating ambient temperatureOperating ambient temperature-4085°C

PCA9306 Thermal Information

THERMAL METRIC (1)THERMAL METRIC (1)PCA9306 - DCT - 8 PINSPCA9306 - DCU - 8 PINSPCA9306 - DQE - 8 PINSPCA9306 - YZT - 8 PINSUNIT
R θ JAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance189.6210.1246.5125.5°C/W
R θ JC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance119.681.9149.11°C/W
R θ JBJunction-to-board thermal resistance102.188.810062.7°C/W
ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter44.58.317.13.4°C/W
ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter10188.499.862.7°C/W

PCA9306 Typical Application

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
PCA9306-Q1Texas Instruments—
PCA9306DCTRTexas InstrumentsSM-8
PCA9306DCTTTexas InstrumentsSM8-8
PCA9306DCURTexas InstrumentsVSSOP-8
PCA9306DCUTTexas InstrumentsVSSOP-8
PCA9306DQERTexas InstrumentsX2SON-8
PCA9306YZTRTexas InstrumentsDSBGA-8

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