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LMX2820: Query on IO Logic of SPI (LMX2820 naad LMX2595

Part Number: LMX2820
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LMX2595,

Tool/software:

We are using the LMX2595 and LMX2820 synthesizers in our design and would like your clarification on the following SPI interface and logic level compatibility points:

  1. LMX2595 – SPI with 1.8V Logic:

    • If we are using 1.8V logic for the SPI interface, do we need to connect any power input (such as VIO) externally to 1.8V to ensure proper logic level matching?

    • What logic level is supported on the MUXOUT pin in this case?

  2. LMX2820 – SPI and Logic Level Considerations:

    • Does the LMX2820 require an external 1.8V supply to support 1.8V SPI logic?

    • We are planning to connect the SDI, SCLK, and CS pins to the 1.8V logic bank of the MCU, while connecting the MUXOUT (used for SPI readback) to a 3.3V logic domain.

      • Will this logic level mismatch cause any issue or damage? 

      • Is there any provision or configuration available to make the MUXOUT pin output 1.8V logic to match the rest of the SPI lines?

  3. General SPI Interface (for both parts):

    • Are there any recommended pull-up or pull-down resistors needed on the SPI lines?

    • Can the SPI bus be used in shared mode (multi-slave configuration) with other devices, and are there any precautions required for this?

  • Hi Mamatha,

    The supply voltage to these chips are 3.3V, as such, logic output is also 3.3V. You can use resistors to turn 3.3V to 1.8V or you can use voltage translator to step down the voltage.

    For logic input, the min. VIH is 1.4V. 

    SDI, SCK can be shared with other devices, CS must be individual. MUXOUT (when configured as serial data output) can be shared but you need to configure it as Hi-z when you going to read back from other devices.