LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF

Product Overview

Category

The LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF belongs to the category of integrated circuits (ICs) used in electronic devices.

Use

This product is primarily used for level shifting and bus buffering applications in various electronic systems.

Characteristics

• Level shifting capability: The LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF provides bidirectional voltage level shifting between two I2C buses operating at different voltage levels.
• Bus buffering: It acts as a buffer, isolating the capacitance of one bus from the other, ensuring proper operation of the I2C communication.
• High-speed operation: The LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF supports high-speed I2C communication up to 400kHz.
• Low power consumption: This IC is designed to minimize power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Small package size: The LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF comes in an 8-pin MSOP package, which is compact and space-efficient.
• RoHS compliant: It meets the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive, ensuring environmental friendliness.

Package and Quantity

The LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF is available in an 8-pin MSOP package. It is typically sold in reels or tubes containing multiple units.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.65V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C
• Maximum Data Rate: 400kHz
• Quiescent Current: 1.5μA (typical)
• Input/Output Capacitance: 10pF (typical)

Pin Configuration

The LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF has the following pin configuration:

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| | --| A1 Vcc|-- --| A0 SDA |-- --| GND SCL |-- --| OE FLT |-- --| B1 INT |-- --| B0 NC |-- --| NC GND |-- |___________| ```

Functional Features

• Bidirectional level shifting: The LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF allows bidirectional voltage level shifting between two I2C buses, enabling communication between devices operating at different voltage levels.
• Capacitive isolation: It isolates the capacitance of one bus from the other, preventing signal degradation and ensuring reliable data transmission.
• Automatic bus disconnect: In case of bus contention or excessive current, the LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF automatically disconnects the buses to protect the devices connected to them.
• Fault detection: It provides a fault output (FLT) that indicates bus faults such as bus stuck low or bus stuck high conditions.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Enables communication between devices with different voltage levels.
• Protects devices from bus contention and excessive current.
• Supports high-speed I2C communication.
• Low power consumption is suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Compact package size saves space in electronic designs.

Disadvantages

• Limited to I2C bus applications.
• Requires careful consideration of voltage compatibility between connected devices.

Working Principles

The LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF operates by monitoring the voltage levels on both sides of the IC. When it detects a logic high level on one side, it translates it to the voltage level compatible with the other side. Similarly, when it detects a logic low level, it translates it accordingly. This bidirectional level shifting ensures seamless communication between devices with different voltage requirements.

In case of bus contention, where multiple devices try to drive the bus simultaneously, or excessive current draw, the LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF automatically disconnects the buses to prevent damage to the connected devices. The fault output (FLT) pin provides an indication of such bus faults.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The LTC4300-2IMS8#TRPBF finds applications in various electronic systems that require communication between devices operating at different voltage levels. Some specific application fields include:

1. Industrial automation: It enables communication between sensors, actuators, and control units operating at different voltage levels.
2. Automotive electronics: It facilitates communication between different modules within a vehicle, such as infotainment systems, engine control units, and body control modules.
3. Consumer electronics: It allows for level shifting between components like microcontrollers, sensors, and displays in devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
4. Internet of Things (IoT): It enables connectivity between IoT devices with varying voltage requirements, enhancing interoperability in smart home and industrial IoT applications.

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