General Description

The G3401 is a dual bidirectional I2C and SMBUS voltage-level translator with an enable (EN) input, and is operational from 1.2V to 3.3V VREF1 and 2.5V to 5.5V VREF2 . It allows bidirectional voltage translations between 1.2V and 5V, without use of directional pin. The low ON-state resistance (rON) of the switch ensures the connections to be with minimal propagation delay. When EN is high, the translator switch is ON, and the SCL1 I/O and SDA1 I/O are connected to the SCL2 and SDA2 I/O, respectively, allowing bidirectional data flow between ports. When EN is low, the translator switch is off, and a high-impedance exists between ports.

Features

■ 2-Bit Bidirectional Translator for SDA and SCL Lines in Mix-Mode I2C Applications

■ I2C and SMBus Compatible

■ Less than 1.5ns Maximum Propagation Delay to Accommodate Standard-Mode and Fast-Model I2C Devices and Multiple Masters

■ Allows Voltage-Level Translator Between

♦ 1.2V VREF1 and 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V VREF2

♦ 1.8V VREF1 and 3.3V, 5V VREF2

♦ 3.3V VREF1 and 5V VREF2

■ Provides Bidirectional Voltage Translation without Direction Pin

■ Low 3.5Ω ON-State Connection Between Input and Output Ports Provides Less Signal Distortion

■ Open-Drain I2C I/O Ports

■ 5V Tolerant I2C I/O Ports to Support Mixed Mode Signal Operation

■ High Impedance SCL1,SDA1,SCL2 and SDA2 Pins for EN=Low

■ Lock-up-Free Operation for Isolation When EN=Low