General Description
The MAX3370/MAX3371 logic-level translators are ideal
for applications interfacing low-voltage devices to other
logic levels. Externally applied voltages set the logic
levels of the MAX3370/MAX3371. The devices accept
VCC from +2.5V to +5.5V and VLfrom +1.6V to +5.5V,
allowing data transfer between low-voltage ASICs and
higher voltage devices. The MAX3371 features a shut-
down mode that reduces supply current to < 1µA and
puts the I/O pins in a high-impedance state.
The MAX3370/MAX3371 are bidirectional level shifters,
allowing data transfer from the VCC side to the VLside
and from the VLside to the VCC side. Both devices
operate at speeds up to 2Mbps with an active driver
and up to 500kbps with an open-drain driver.
The MAX3370/MAX3371 are available in space-saving
µDFN (1mm x 1.5mm) and SC70 packages.
________________________Applications
Cell Phone Cradles
Cell Phone Hands-Free Kits
Portable POS Systems
Portable Communication Devices
Smart Card Readers
SPI™, MICROWIRE™, and I2C Level Translation
Low-Voltage ASIC Level Translation
RS-232-Compatible Translation
Features
♦Allow Bidirectional Level Translation
♦Miniature µDFN (1mm x 1.5mm) and SC70
Packages
♦Operational Down to 1.6V
♦Low Quiescent Current (< 100µA)
♦Ultra-Low (< 1µA) Shutdown Supply Current
(MAX3371)
♦Three-State Outputs in Shutdown (MAX3371)
♦2Mbps (10pF Load) Push-Pull Driving
♦1Mbps (50pF Load) Push-Pull Driving
♦500kbps (30pF Load) Open-Drain Driving
MAX3370/MAX3371
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1µA, 2Mbps, Low-Voltage Level
Translators in SC70 and µDFN
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Maxim Integrated Products
1
GND
I/O VCC
I/O VL
15VCC
VL
MAX3370
5 SC70
TOP VIEW
2
34
GND
I/O VCC
I/O VL
16VCC
5SHDN
VL
MAX3371
6 SC70
2
34
GND
I/O VCC
I/O VL
16VCC
VL
MAX3370
6 μDFN
(1mm x 1.5mm)
2
34
5N.C.
GND
I/O VCC
I/O VL
16VCC
5SHDN
VL
MAX3371
6 μDFN
(1mm x 1.5mm)
2
34
Pin Configurations
DATA I/O VLI/O VCC
1.8V
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
+1.8V +3.3V
3.3V SYSTEM
VL
SHDN*
VCC
DATA
GNDGND
*MAX3371 ONLY
GND
MAX3370
MAX3371
Typical Operating Circuit
19-1847; Rev 3; 5/09
Ordering Information
SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
PART* PIN-PACKAGE SHDN TOP MARK
MAX3370EXK+T 5 SC70 NO ABV
MAX3370ELT+T 6 μDFN NO KX
MAX3371ELT+T 6 μDFN YES KY
MAX3371EXT+T 6 SC70 YES AAO
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
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M.
*
All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C operating
temperature range.
+
Denotes lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.