NLSX3012: 2-Bit 100 Mbps Configurable Dual-Supply Level Translator

The NLSX3012 is a 2 bit configurable dual-supply bidirectional level translator without a direction control pin. The I/O Vcc minus and I/O VL minus ports are designed to track two different power supply rails, Vcc and VL respectively. The VCC supply rail is configurable from 1.3 V to 4.5 V while the VL supply rail is configurable from 0.9 V to VCC minus 0.4V. This allows lower voltage logic signals on the VL side to be translated into higher voltage logic signals on the VCC side, and higher voltage logic signals on the VL side to be translated into lower voltage logic signals on the Vcc side. Both I/O ports are auto sensing; requiring no direction pin. The Output Enable input, when Low, disables both I/O ports by putting them in 3 state. This significantly reduces the supply currents from both Vcc and VL. The EN signal is designed to track VL.

Features
  • Wide Operating Range
  • Low Bit to Bit Skew
  • Overvoltage Tolerant Enable and I/O pins.
Benefits
  • Allows for ease of integration of differing voltage levels 0.9V to 4.5V
  • Good for differential signaling.
  • Allows for voltage higher than Vcc on the input.
Applications
  • Mobile Phones, PDAs, MP3 players
End Products
  • PC and Laptops
Packages
Application Notes (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
PCB Design Guidelines for Dual Power Supply Voltage TranslatorsAND8326/D (193.0kB)0
Package Drawings (3)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
Micro 8 lead Surface Mount846A-02 (57.7kB)J
SOIC-8 Narrow Body751-07 (62.6kB)AK
UDFN8 1.8x1.2, 0.4P517AJ (33.4kB)O
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
2 Bit 100 Mbs Configurable Dual Supply Level TranslatorNLSX3012/D (170.0kB)2
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
NLSX3012DMR2GActivePb-free Halide freeMicro8™846A-021Tape and Reel4000$0.8266
NLSX3012DR2GActivePb-free Halide freeSOIC-8751-071Tape and Reel2500$0.32
NLSX3012MUTAGActivePb-free Halide freeUDFN-8517AJ1Tape and Reel3000$0.8266
Specifications
ProductChannelsInput LevelVCC Min (V)VCC Max (V)tpd Max (ns)IO Max (mA)
NLSX3012DMR2G2CMOS1.34.57.20.02
NLSX3012DR2G2CMOS1.34.57.20.02
NLSX3012MUTAG2CMOS1.34.57.20.02
2 Bit 100 Mbs Configurable Dual Supply Level Translator (170.0kB) NLSX3012
PCB Design Guidelines for Dual Power Supply Voltage Translators NLSX3012
Micro 8 lead Surface Mount CM1216
SOIC-8 Narrow Body CM1216
UDFN8 1.8x1.2, 0.4P NLSX5012