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In the datasheet of TXB0102, why should the VCCA<=VCCB? The architecture of TXB is symmetrical.
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There is a protection diode between VCCB and VCCA; see Biasing Requirements for TXS, TXB, and LSF Auto-Bidirectional Translators.
Why need a internal protection diode between VCCB and VCCA? Could you help to descripe the detail of the protection diode? Thanks~
Hi Rachel,
The internal diode between VCCA/ VCCB minimizes leakage from VCCB-> VCCA side during normal operation. Is there a concern with this requirement? If so, you may see fixed direction translators such as the TXU0102 that does not have this biasing requirement.
Thanks,
Jack
Hey Rachel,
There are no concerns with using the device where VCCA<= VCCB as it is supported by the device. It is in the condition that VCCA > VCCB that becomes an issue as the internal protection diode becomes forward biased, highlighted similar to the app note Clemens' referenced above.
The diode is not shown in the architecture to keep diagram simple/ top level.
Thanks,
Jack