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
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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.
The MAX14595 is a dual-channel, bidirectional level translator. The device translates low voltage down to +0.9V on
the VL side to high voltage on the VCC side and vice-versa. The device is optimized for open-drain and high-speed
operation, such as I2C bus and MDIO bus.
The device has low on-resistance (17I max), which
is important for high-speed, open-drain operation. The
device also features internal pullup resistors that are
active when the corresponding power is on and TS is high.
Level Translation
For proper operation, ensure that +1.65V P VCC P +5.5V,
and +0.9V P VL P VCC. When power is supplied to VL
while VCC is less than VL, the device automatically
disables logic-level translation function. Also, the device
enters shutdown mode when TS = GND.
High-Speed Operation
The device meets the requirements of high-speed I2C
and MDIO open-drain operation. The maximum data rate
is at least 4MHz for open-drain operation with the total
bus capacitance equal to or less than 100pF.
V
CCTS
ONE-SHOOT
BLOCK
IOVCC_
Three-State Input TS
The device features a three-state input that can put the
device into high-impedance mode. When TS is low,
IOVCC_ and IOVL_ are all high impedance and the internal pullup resistors are disconnected. When TS is high,
the internal pullup resistors are connected when the
corresponding power is in regulation, and the resistors
are disconnected at the side that has no power on. In
many portable applications, one supply is turned off but
the other side is still operating and requires the pullup
resistors to be present. This feature eliminates the need
for external pullup resistors. The level translation function
is off until both power supplies are in range.
Thermal-Shutdown Protection
The device features thermal-shutdown protection to
protect the part from overheating. The device enters
thermal shutdown when the junction temperature exceeds
+150NC (typ), and the device is back to normal operation
again after the temperature drops by approximately 10NC
(typ). When the device is in thermal shutdown, the level
translator is disabled.
Note: All devices are specified over -40°C to +85°C operating
temperature range.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape and reel.
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Package Information
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“+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only.
Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but
the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are implied.
Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. The parametric values (min and max limits) shown in the Electrical
Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance.
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