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SN74AXC4T245: Does part placement matter?

Part Number: SN74AXC4T245

Generally speaking is there anything I need to keep in mind when deciding where to place a voltage translator component (e.g. the SN74AXC family)? Should it be placed closer to the lower voltage-net ICs, with the idea that they are less tolerant of voltage droop? Should it be placed close to the driver ICs?

  • Hi,

    There is usually nothing like that to keep in mind as long as you are not noticing large voltage droops on your supplies. Typically you expect around 5% voltage droops on the supplies however having a bypass cap helps with noise on your supply. I would just recommend that you place the device you are driving with the AXC close by to avoid long transmission line effects.

    We have this old designing with logic guidebook: 

    Some of its content regarding parts might be a bit outdated but the general concepts are still relevant.

    Thanks!

    -Karan