TI PCA9306DCUT

Part points

• The PCA9306DCUT chip is a level-shifting I2C-bus and SMBus voltage-level translator commonly used in battery-powered applications. It enables bidirectional voltage-level translation between different I/O voltages, allowing devices operating at different voltage levels to communicate seamlessly. The chip supports a wide range of voltage levels and includes built-in protection features to prevent damage caused by potential bus conflicts and power supply glitches.

• Equivalent

  Some equivalent products of the PCA9306DCUT chip are PCA9306DCUR, PCA9306DCUTG4, PCA9306DCURG4, PCA9306DCUTR, and PCA9306DCUTRG4.

• Features

  The PCA9306DCUT is a dual bidirectional voltage-level translator with automatic direction sensing. It provides bidirectional level shifting between low voltage (down to 0.9V) and higher voltage (up to 5.5V) systems. The device is suitable for applications such as I²C, SMBus, or other similar communication interfaces between different voltage domains.

• Pinout

  PCA9306DCUT is a dual bidirectional I2C voltage-level translator. It has 8 pins: VREF1, SDA1, SCL1 (Side 1) and VREF2, SDA2, SCL2 (Side 2), along with GND and OE for enabling and disabling the device. It translates low voltage signals from one side to another, making it suitable for interfacing devices with different voltage levels.

• Manufacturer

  Texas Instruments is the manufacturer of the PCA9306DCUT. It is an American company that specializes in designing and manufacturing semiconductors and various integrated circuits for a wide range of applications, including consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and telecommunications.

• Application Field

  The PCA9306DCUT is a voltage level translator that is commonly used in applications such as I2C communication interfaces, enabling connections between devices with different logic voltage levels. With bidirectional voltage translation capability, this device ensures seamless communication between devices operating at different voltage levels, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries.

• Package

  The PCA9306DCUT chip comes in a 6-Pin X2SON package type. The form factor is very small and compact. The size of the chip is typically around 1.0mm x 1.5mm.