74LCX16841MEA

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Logic Level Translator
• Characteristics:
  • Low voltage operation
  • High-speed performance
  • Bidirectional translation capability
• Package: 48-pin TSSOP (Thin Shrink Small Outline Package)
• Essence: Logic level translation between different voltage domains
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 1.65V to 3.6V
• Input Voltage Range (A Port): 0V to VCC_A
• Input Voltage Range (B Port): 0V to VCC_B
• Output Voltage Range (A Port): 0V to VCC_A
• Output Voltage Range (B Port): 0V to VCC_B
• Maximum Input Current: ±10mA
• Maximum Output Current: ±24mA
• Propagation Delay Time: 2.5ns (Max) at 3.3V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The 74LCX16841MEA has a total of 48 pins arranged as follows:

1. OE (Output Enable) A1
2. I/O1A1
3. I/O2A1
4. GND
5. I/O3A1
6. I/O4A1
7. VCC_A
8. I/O5A1
9. I/O6A1
10. I/O7A1
11. I/O8A1
12. I/O9A1
13. I/O10A1
14. I/O11A1
15. I/O12A1
16. I/O13A1
17. I/O14A1
18. I/O15A1
19. I/O16A1
20. VCC_B
21. I/O17B1
22. I/O18B1
23. I/O19B1
24. I/O20B1
25. I/O21B1
26. I/O22B1
27. I/O23B1
28. I/O24B1
29. GND
30. I/O25B1
31. I/O26B1
32. I/O27B1
33. I/O28B1
34. I/O29B1
35. I/O30B1
36. I/O31B1
37. I/O32B1
38. I/O33B1
39. I/O34B1
40. I/O35B1
41. I/O36B1
42. I/O37B1
43. I/O38B1
44. I/O39B1
45. I/O40B1
46. VCC_A
47. I/O41A1
48. I/O42A1

Functional Features

• Bidirectional voltage level translation between two different voltage domains (VCCA and VCCB)
• Supports voltage translation from 1.65V to 3.6V
• High-speed operation with a maximum propagation delay of 2.5ns
• Output enable pin (OE) for controlling the direction of data flow
• Low power consumption

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Wide supply voltage range allows compatibility with various systems - Bidirectional translation simplifies interfacing between different voltage domains - High-speed performance enables efficient data transfer - Low power consumption helps in reducing overall system energy requirements

Disadvantages: - Limited to 48-pin TSSOP package, which may not be suitable for all applications - Maximum output current of ±24mA may not be sufficient for certain high-current applications

Working Principles

The 74LCX16841MEA is a logic level translator that enables bidirectional voltage translation between two different voltage domains. It operates by using a combination of MOSFETs and CMOS technology to achieve efficient and reliable voltage conversion. The direction of data flow is controlled by the output enable pin (OE), allowing seamless communication between devices operating at different voltage levels.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The 74LCX16841MEA can be used in various applications where voltage translation is required. Some potential application fields include:

1. Microcontrollers and microprocessors interfacing with peripherals operating at different voltage levels.
2. Communication systems involving multiple voltage domains, such as UART, SPI, or I2C interfaces.
3. Battery-powered devices requiring low power consumption and efficient voltage translation.
4. Industrial automation systems where different subsystems operate at different voltage levels.
5. Automotive electronics, enabling communication between components with varying voltage requirements.

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