SDLS975 April 2024 LSF0002
PRODUCTION DATA
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As described in the Enable and Disable Guidelines section, it is generally recommended that VEXT,B> VEXT,A + 0.8V; however, the device can still operate in the condition where VEXT,B < VEXT,A + 0.8V as long as additional considerations are made for the design.
Typical Operation (VEXT,B > VEXT,A + 0.8V): in this scenario, pullup resistors are not required on the A-side for proper down-translation. When down translating from B to A, the A-side I/O ports will clamp at VEXT,A to provide proper voltage translation. For further explanation of device operation, see the Down Translation with the LSF Family video.
Requirements for VEXT,B < VEXT,A + 0.8V Operation: in this scenario, there is not a large enough voltage difference between VEXT,A and VEXT,B so that the A side I/O ports will be clamped at VEXT,A, but rather at a voltage approximately equal to VEXT,B – 0.8V. For example, if VEXT,B = 1.8V and VEXT,A = 1.2V, the A-side I/Os will clamp to a voltage around 1.0V. Therefore, to operate in such a condition, the following additional design considerations must be met:
Figure 8-4 shows an example of this setup, where 1.2V ↔ 1.8V translation is achieved with the LSF0002. This type of setup also applies for other voltage nodes such as 1.8V ↔ 2.5V, 1.05V ↔ 1.5V, and others as long as the Recommended Operating Conditions table is followed.