The MAX14595 is a dual-channel, bidirectional logiclevel translator designed specifically for low power
consumption making it suitable for portable and batterypowered equipment. Externally applied voltages, VCC
and VL, set the logic levels on either side of the device. A
logic signal present on the VL side of the device appears
as the same logic signal on the VCC side of the device,
and vice-versa.
The device is optimized for the I2C bus as well as the
management data input/output (MDIO) bus where often
high-speed, open-drain operation is required. When TS
is high, the device allows the pullup to be connected to
the I/O port that has the power. This allows continuous
I2C operation on the powered side without any disruption
while the level translation function is off.
The part is specified over the extended -40NC to +85NC
temperature range, and is available in 8-bump WLP and
8-pin TDFN packages.
Applications
Portable and Battery-Powered Electronics
Devices with I2C Communication
Devices with MDIO Communication
General Logic-Level Translation
S Meets Industry Standards
I2C Requirements for Standard, Fast, and High*
Speeds
MDIO Open Drain Above 4MHz*
S Allows Greater Design Flexibility
Down to 0.9V Operation on VL Side
Supports Above 8MHz Push-Pull Operation
S Ultra-Low Power Consumption
7µA VCC Supply Current
3µA VL Supply Current
S Provides High Level of Integration
Pullup Resistor Enabled with One Side Power
Supply when TS Is High
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
MAX14595
Low-Power Dual-Channel Logic-Level Translator
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Voltages referenced to GND.
VCC, VL, TS .............................................................-0.5V to +6V
IOVCC1, IOVCC2 ................................... -0.5V to +(VCC + 0.5V)
IOVL1, IOVL2 ............................................-0.5V to +(VL + 0.5V)
Short-Circuit Duration IOVCC1, IOVCC2,
IOVL1, IOVL2 to GND ...........................................Continuous
VCC, IOVCC_ Maximum Continuous Current at +110NC ....100mA
VL IOVL_ Maximum Continuous Current at +110NC ..........40mA
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.