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PCA9306: Can Switch Configuration be used with VCC1=3.07V and VCC2=3.3V?

Part Number: PCA9306
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: SN74LVC2G66

Hello guys,

One of my customers is considering using PCA9306 for their new products.
At this moments, they have the following questions.
Could you please give me your reply?

Q1.
They want to use Switch Configuration of Figure 8-5 in the device datasheet with VCC=3.07V and VCC2=3.3V.
In this condition, Is there any problem?

Q2.
If the usage is no problem, how much is EN pin threshold voltage to turn on/off?

Your reply would be much appreciated.

Best regards,
Kazuya.

  • 1. This is no problem; the switch configuration works with any voltage difference less than 0.7 V.
    2. When EN is above the FET's threshold voltage, which is about 0.7 V, it allows low-level signals to pass.

    If you want just a switch, better use a real switch like the SN74LVC2G66.

  • Hi Kazuya,

    Q1.
    They want to use Switch Configuration of Figure 8-5 in the device datasheet with VCC=3.07V and VCC2=3.3V.
    In this condition, Is there any problem?

    This shouldn't be a problem. I assume EN pin voltage is 3.3V. This will set the gate voltage high enough of the internal passFET to keep both sides separated when pulled logic high. 

    Q2.
    If the usage is no problem, how much is EN pin threshold voltage to turn on/off?

    I agree with Clemens here. When EN pin voltage is above the passFET's threshold voltage (~0.7V), it allows low-level signals to pass through the device. For example, if you have I2C signal of 3.07V while EN voltage is 3.3V, you would expect the device to separate side 1 and side 2. When the I2C signals begin to pull low on side 1, you can expect side 1 and side 2 signals to follow each other when side 1 reaches a voltage of 3.07 - 0.7 = ~2.37V. 

    If you are looking for a specific EN voltage threshold that will turn off the device completely, then you would want to go with something like Clemens suggested with the SN74LVC2G66. 

    Regards,

    Tyler

  • Hi Clemens, Tyler,

    Thank you very much for your reply.
    Your replies are very helpful for the customer and me.

    Thank you again and best regards,
    Kazuya.