LSF0204 (ACTIVE) 4-Bit Bidirectional Multi-Voltage Level Translator for Open-Drain & Push- Pull

The LSF family consists of bidirectional voltage level translators that operate from 0.8 V to 4.5 V (Vref_A) and 1.8 V to 5.5 V (Vref_B). This range allows for bidirectional voltage translations between 0.8 V and 5.0 V without the need for a direction terminal in open-drain or push-pull applications. The LSF family supports level translation applications with transmission speeds greater than 100 MHz for open-drain systems that utilize a 15-pF capacitance and 165-Ω pull-up resistor.

When the An or Bn port is LOW, the switch is in the ON-state and a low resistance connection exists between the An and Bn ports. The low R_on of the switch allows connections to be made with minimal propagation delay and signal distortion. The voltage on the A or B side will be limited to Vref_A and can be pulled up to any level between Vref_A and 5 V. This functionality allows a seamless translation between higher and lower voltages selected by the user without the need for directional control.

The supply voltage (V_pu#) for each channel may be individually set up with a pull up resistor. For example, CH1 may be used in up-translation mode (1.2 V ↔ 3.3 V) and CH2 in down-translation mode (2.5 V ↔ 1.8 V).

When EN is HIGH, the translator switch is on, and the An I/O is connected to the Bn I/O, respectively, allowing bidirectional data flow between ports. When EN is LOW, the translator switch is off, and a high-impedance state exists between ports. The EN input circuit is designed to be supplied by Vref_A. EN must be LOW to ensure the high-impedance state during power-up or power-down.