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FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > Power and Thermals >> Current FAQ
We have been updating the thermal values in our datasheet, so you may have received a notification about datasheet changes to the thermal values or noticed a datasheet revision about…
FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > Ground-Level Translators >> Current FAQ
TXG devices (both push-pull and open-drain) cannot support any level of IEC-ESD. However, IEC-ESD can still be achieved by using a protection device like the ESDS30x product…
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TXG8122-Q1
Open-Drain Architecture
For I2C applications, the allowable distance between systems is primarily limited by total bus capacitance. The I2C specification limits bus capacitance to 400pF for Standard and…
FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > Ground-Level Translators >> Current FAQ
At the moment TXG QFN packages do not support wettable flanks. However, we are working towards supporting wettable flank packages once products are fully released.
The QFN…
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TXG1041 FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > Ground-Level Translators >> Current FAQ
The leakage between two grounds is specified in the Electrical Characteristics section in the device datasheet.
The table below shows…
FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > Ground-Level Translators >> Current FAQ
The TXG product family can be used as a standard level translator (VCCA > VCCB or VCCA < VCCB) or in a buffer configuration when VCCA equals VCCB.
If ground shifting is not…
FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > Ground-Level Translators >> Current FAQ
The maximum trace length that ground-level translators (as well as logic devices) can drive is 60 mm. This is a safe trace length for most devices to drive across the majority…
FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > Ground-Level Translators >> Current FAQ
Ground shifting requires the voltage supplies to be separated and to remain within the recommended operating conditions.
In the image below, GNDB shifts by -5V due to parasitic…
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TXG8041
FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > Ground-Level Translators >> Current FAQ
A negative PWM signal can be generated using a ground-level translator if the system includes a negative supply rail. To prevent…
FAQ: Logic and Voltage Translation > > Current FAQ
[FAQ] What are the differences between Ground-Level Translators and Digital Isolators?
[FAQ] Can I generate a negative PWM signal from a positive PWM signal?
[FAQ] Is DC ground shifting possible…
