74LVXC4245WMX

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Level Shifter and Bus Transceiver
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power, bidirectional voltage translation
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Voltage level shifting and signal buffering
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 1.65V to 5.5V
• Logic Family: LVXC
• Number of Channels: 8
• Input/Output Compatibility: TTL, CMOS
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Propagation Delay: 4.3 ns (typical)
• Output Drive Capability: ±24 mA
• Input Capacitance: 4 pF (typical)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 74LVXC4245WMX has a total of 24 pins, which are distributed as follows:

• Pins 1 to 8: Channel A Data Inputs/Outputs (A1 to A8)
• Pins 9 to 16: Channel B Data Inputs/Outputs (B1 to B8)
• Pins 17 to 24: Control Inputs/Outputs (DIR, OE1, OE2)

Functional Features

• Bidirectional voltage translation between two different voltage domains
• Automatic direction control based on the DIR input
• Output enable control for each channel using OE1 and OE2 inputs
• Non-inverting outputs for both channels
• High-speed operation with minimal propagation delay
• Low power consumption
• ESD protection on all inputs and outputs

Advantages

• Allows seamless interfacing between devices operating at different voltage levels
• Provides signal buffering to prevent signal degradation
• Supports bidirectional communication between different voltage domains
• High-speed operation enables efficient data transfer
• Low power consumption helps in reducing overall system energy requirements
• ESD protection ensures robustness and reliability

Disadvantages

• Limited to a maximum of 8 channels
• Requires careful consideration of voltage compatibility between input and output domains
• May introduce additional propagation delay in the signal path

Working Principles

The 74LVXC4245WMX is designed to perform level shifting and signal buffering functions. It operates by receiving data inputs from one voltage domain (Channel A) and translating them to the corresponding voltage levels of another domain (Channel B). The direction of translation is controlled by the DIR input, which determines whether the data flow is from Channel A to Channel B or vice versa.

The outputs of the device are non-inverting, meaning they maintain the same logic polarity as the inputs. The OE1 and OE2 inputs control the output enable function for each channel, allowing selective activation or deactivation of specific channels.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 74LVXC4245WMX finds applications in various fields where voltage level shifting and signal buffering are required. Some common application areas include:

1. Microcontroller Interfacing: Facilitating communication between microcontrollers operating at different voltage levels.
2. Mixed Voltage Systems: Enabling interaction between components with varying voltage requirements in mixed voltage systems.
3. Bus Transceivers: Serving as a bidirectional buffer for data buses in multi-voltage environments.
4. Sensor Interfaces: Providing voltage translation capabilities for sensors connected to different voltage domains.
5. Communication Protocols: Supporting voltage level adaptation in serial communication protocols like UART, SPI, and I2C.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN74LVC4245A: Similar functionality with slightly different specifications.
2. MC74LCX245: Another level shifter and bus transceiver with comparable features.
3. 74HCT245: A popular octal bus transceiver with voltage translation capabilities.

These alternative models offer similar functionality to the 74LVXC4245WMX and can be considered based on specific application requirements.

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