SN74BCT8373ADW

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Logic Level Translator
• Characteristics:
  • High-speed, low-power CMOS technology
  • Wide voltage translation range
  • Bidirectional level shifting capability
• Package: SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Translates logic levels between different voltage domains
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 2 V to 6 V
• Input Voltage Range (VI): 0 V to VCC
• Output Voltage Range (VO): 0 V to VCC
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Propagation Delay Time: 5 ns (max)
• Output Rise/Fall Time: 6 ns (max)
• Input Capacitance: 4 pF (typ)
• Output Capacitance: 8 pF (typ)

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SN74BCT8373ADW has a total of 20 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. OE (Output Enable) - Active Low Output Enable
2. A1 - Input/Output Port A1
3. B1 - Input/Output Port B1
4. GND - Ground
5. A2 - Input/Output Port A2
6. B2 - Input/Output Port B2
7. A3 - Input/Output Port A3
8. B3 - Input/Output Port B3
9. V_CC - Positive Power Supply
10. B4 - Input/Output Port B4
11. A4 - Input/Output Port A4
12. B5 - Input/Output Port B5
13. A5 - Input/Output Port A5
14. B6 - Input/Output Port B6
15. A6 - Input/Output Port A6
16. B7 - Input/Output Port B7
17. A7 - Input/Output Port A7
18. GND - Ground
19. OE (Output Enable) - Active Low Output Enable
20. V_CC - Positive Power Supply

Functional Features

• Bidirectional voltage level translation between two logic levels
• Supports voltage translation from 2 V to 6 V
• Allows interfacing between different voltage domains
• High-speed operation with low propagation delay
• Low power consumption
• ESD protection on all inputs and outputs

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Wide voltage translation range - High-speed operation - Low power consumption - ESD protection - Bidirectional level shifting capability

Disadvantages: - Limited to voltage translation within the specified range - Requires careful consideration of input and output voltage levels

Working Principles

The SN74BCT8373ADW is a bidirectional logic level translator that allows communication between devices operating at different voltage levels. It uses high-speed CMOS technology to achieve fast and efficient voltage translation. The device has separate input/output ports for each voltage domain, and the direction of translation is controlled by the Output Enable (OE) pin. When OE is low, data can be transferred from one voltage domain to the other.

The level translation is achieved through a combination of voltage level shifters and control circuitry. The device ensures proper logic level conversion while minimizing signal distortion and maintaining signal integrity.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SN74BCT8373ADW is commonly used in various applications where voltage translation is required. Some of the typical application fields include:

1. Microcontroller Interfaces: The IC enables communication between microcontrollers operating at different voltage levels, allowing seamless integration of different components in a system.

2. Sensor Networks: It facilitates interfacing between sensors and microcontrollers with different voltage requirements, enabling efficient data acquisition and processing.

3. Communication Systems: The device is used in communication systems to bridge the gap between devices operating at different logic levels, ensuring reliable data transfer.

4. Industrial Automation: It finds applications in industrial automation systems where different subsystems may operate at different voltage levels, requiring level translation for proper integration.

5. Consumer Electronics: The IC is utilized in various consumer electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles, to enable communication between different components with varying voltage requirements.

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