MAX3378EEBC+TG071

Translators, Level Shifters Overview

The MAX3378EEBC+TG071 is a quad bidirectional low-voltage level translator manufactured by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. It operates with VCC supply voltages from +1.65V to +5.5V and VL supply voltages from +1.2V to +5.5V. The device supports data rates up to 16Mbps under specific voltage conditions, including +1.8V ≤ VL ≤ VCC ≤ +2.5V and +2.5V ≤ VL ≤ VCC ≤ +3.3V. It features ±15kV ESD protection on the VCC side, thermal short-circuit protection, and a three-state output mode that reduces supply current to less than 1μA.

Translators, Level Shifters Feature Summary

• Bidirectional translation between VL and VCC domains using transmission-gate design
• Integrated rise-time accelerators for high-speed operation up to 16Mbps
• Three-state output mode enabling multidrop network applications with ultra-low standby current
• Robust protection against electrostatic discharge and thermal overload

Translators, Level Shifters Applications

• SPI, MICROWIRE, and I2C Level Translation
• Low-Voltage ASIC Level Translation
• Smart Card Readers
• Cell-Phone Cradles
• Portable POS Systems

Translators, Level Shifters Procurement Notes

Verify the exact package type and tape-and-reel specifications corresponding to the suffix 'G071' against the manufacturer's official documentation. Confirm RoHS compliance status and ensure the component matches the intended voltage domain requirements for your specific application before procurement.

Translators, Level Shifters Selection Notes

Select this component when bidirectional data transfer is required between systems operating at different logic levels. Ensure the application voltage ranges fall within the specified limits of +1.2V to +5.5V for VL and +1.65V to +5.5V for VCC. Consider the maximum data rate requirements relative to the load capacitance and driver output impedance.

Translators, Level Shifters Part Context

This part belongs to the MAX3372E–MAX3379E family of ESD-protected level translators. These devices are designed to facilitate data transfer in multivoltage systems by shifting signals between lower and higher voltage domains. The family includes both unidirectional and bidirectional variants, with the MAX3378E specifically offering four channels of bidirectional translation.

Translators, Level Shifters Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes within the same family include MAX3372E, MAX3373E, MAX3374E, MAX3375E, MAX3376E, MAX3377E, MAX3379E, MAX3390E, MAX3391E, MAX3392E, and MAX3393E. Verify channel count (dual vs. quad) and directionality (unidirectional vs. bidirectional) when selecting an alternative.