MAX14611:Quad Bidirectional Low-Voltage Logic-Level Translator

Quad-Channel Bidirectional Logic-Level Translator Is Optimized for I²C and MDIO Buses

The MAX14611 is a quad bidirectional logic-level translator that provides the level shifting necessary to allow data transfer in a multivoltage system. Externally applied voltages, VCC and VL, set the logic levels on either side of the device. A low-voltage logic signal present on the VL side of the device appears as a high-voltage logic signal on the VCC side of the device, and vice-versa. The device is ideal for I²C bus as well as MDIO bus applications where open-drain operation is often required. The device features a three-state output mode (active-low TS). Drive active-low TS high to connect the pullup to the powered I/O port. This allows for continuous, undisrupted I²C operation on the powered side of the device while the level translation function is off. The MAX14611 is a pin-to-pin compatible upgrade to the MAX3378E in the TDFN package. The MAX14611 features enhanced high-electrostatic-discharge (ESD) protection on all I/OVCC_ ports up to ±6kV HBM. The device operates over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range and is available in 3mm x 3mm, 14-pin TDFN and 4.9mm x 5.1mm, 14-pin TSSOP packages.

Key Features
  • Improved Interoperability
    • Meets I²C Specifications
    • 10kΩ Internal Pullup Resistor
    • Pin-to-Pin Compatible with the MAX3377E and the MAX3378E
    • 0.9V Operation on Low Voltage Supply
  • Robust Logic-Level Translation
    • ±0.5V Tolerances on All Pins
    • ±6kV Human Body Model ESD Protection on I/OVCC_ Lines
    • Thermal Short-Circuit Protection
    • Short to Ground Fault Protection on All Pins
    • -40°C to +85°C Operating Temperature Range
  • Increased Design Flexibility
    • Ultra-Low Supply Current
    • Pullup Resistor Enabled with a Single Power Supply when Active-Low TS = High
    • 10Ω (max) Transmission Gate FET
    • Small, 14-Pin, 3.0mm x 3.0mm TDFN Package and 14-Pin, 4.9mm x 5.1mm TSSOP Package
MAX14611: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX14611: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Low-Voltage ASIC Level Translation
  • Mobile Phones
  • Portable Electronics
  • POS Systems
  • SPI, I²C, and MDIO Level Translation
  • Telecommunications Equipment
DataSheet
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Parametrics
Part NumberLevel Transl.VL
(V)
VCC
(V)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
ICC
(µA)
VL
(µA)
ICC (Shutdown)
(µA)
IL (Shutdown)
(µA)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
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MAX1461140.9 to 51.65 to 5.52035111TDFN-CU/14$1.28 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX14611ETD+ActiveTDFN-CU,;14 pin;TDFN-C;-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX14611ETD+TActiveTDFN-CU,;14 pin;TDFN-C;-40°C to +85°CLead Free
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