Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX13042E, MAX13043E, MAX13044E, MAX13045E high-speed, 4-channel, bidirectional level translators with ±15 kV ESD protection on I/O VCC lines. These devices provide the level shifting necessary for high-speed data transfer in multivoltage systems by operating with VL voltages from +1.62 V to +3.2 V and VCC voltages from +2.2 V to +3.6 V. Over these operating-voltage ranges, the MAX13042E–MAX13045E provide a guaranteed data rate of 100 Mbps with external push-pull or open-drain drivers that source as little as 4 mA output current. Offering low-voltage operation and ESD protection in a tiny, 1.54 mm x 2.12 mm UCSP™, these bidirectional level translators are ideal for high-speed data transfer between low-voltage ASICs/PLDs and higher voltage systems.
The MAX13042E, MAX13043E, MAX13044E, MAX13045E increase design flexibility through their ability to operate at full speed with external drivers that source as low as 4 mA output current. Their compatibility with both push-pull and open-drain drivers is enabled by a pass-gate architecture and by the integration of internal current sources that are capable of sourcing 30 mA to pull up the I/O lines.
The bidirectional level translators are fully specified over the extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C). They are available in tiny, 3 mm x 3 mm, 14-pin TDFN and 1.54 mm x 2.12 mm, 12-bump UCSP packages. Prices start at $1.20 (1000-up, FOB USA).
Category: Interface and Interconnect
