SN74AXC8T245: Compatibility with Xilinx Zynq Ultrascale FPGA

RajK

Part Number: SN74AXC8T245
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TXB0108, SN74LVC8T245, TXS0102

Hello,

We are implementing a design where the FPGA output is 1.8V and the peripheral inputs are 3.3V. We are looking in to potentially using SN74AXC8T245 as a level translator between the FPGA and peripherals. One SN74AXC8T245 as 1.8V to 3.3V and another SN74AXC8T245 as 3.3V to 1.8V.

The peripherals are low speed (1MHz - 70MHz) and most have either a pull up or pull down external resistor at the input. Some other have 100 Ohm resistors at the input. See attached photos below -

The trace lengths from SN74AXC8T245 to 3.3V peripherals are on an average 9000mils and the trace lengths from FPGA to SN74AXC8T245 are about 5000mils.

While reading in the forum about TXB0108 and SN74LVC8T245, I learned TXB0108 does not have enough drive strength and SN74LVC8T245 is not optimized for 1.8V <--> 3.3V translation. Could you please recommend a part for this implementation. Please let me know if I can provide more information on the design under consideration. Thank you.

over 4 years ago

0 Clemens Ladisch over 4 years ago

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In general, a higher supply voltage for the same device result in higher drive strength.

CMOS inputs have a very high impedance, so pull-up/-down or series resistors are no problem.

LVC is optimized for 3.3 V; AXC is optimized for 1.8 V.

For more than 8 signals, your choice of 2× SN74AXC8T245 is correct.

0 RajK over 4 years ago in reply to Clemens Ladisch

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Hi Clemens,

Thank you for your response.

Use LVC for 1.8V to 3.3V and AXC for 3.3V to 1.8V. Is this understanding correct ?

0 Clemens Ladisch over 4 years ago in reply to RajK

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At 3.3 V, LVC has higher drive strength (24 mA) than AXC (12 mA). But if you do not need such a high drive strength, then you can simplify your BOM by using AXC for both directions.

0 RajK over 4 years ago in reply to Clemens Ladisch

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From the datasheets of LVC and AXC, I learned these parts do not support auto direction sensing. There are some signals, however, that are bidirectional. For example, the "J30_SDA" signal in the photo above. I understand setting the "DIR" pin of LVC or AXC will change the direction of the signals. We are looking for a solution that does not require modifying the "DIR" pin during runtime. A desired solution is to use LVC/AXC for unidirectional signals and hardwire the DIR pin and use a separate level translator for bidirectional signals like "J30_SDA". Could you please suggest parts for such bidirectional signals and confirm my understanding of the use of LVC/AXC. Thank you

0 Clemens Ladisch over 4 years ago in reply to RajK

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For I²C, use the TXS0102 (it does not need external pull-up resistors).

0 RajK over 4 years ago in reply to Clemens Ladisch

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Thank you for the recommendation. When using TXS0102 for 1.8V <--> 3.3V, where should OE pin be connected ? Should it be connected to 1.8V or 3.3V ?

0 Clemens Ladisch over 4 years ago in reply to RajK

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It does not matter.

0 RajK over 4 years ago in reply to Clemens Ladisch

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Thank you

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