Fairchild Semiconductor FXLA104 and FXLA108 voltage translators are aimed at designers of mobile phones, cameras, laptops, photo frames and portable applications.

The translators lower power consumption, simplify design and save board space. The FXLA104 is ideal for designs needing four-bits such as cell phones, while the FXLA108 is an eight-bit translator that is optimal for notebook applications.

Both translators have a capacitance of less than 10pf, easing current flow and lowering power consumption. With a built-in automatic direction control, the translator can simply sense and control the direction data should flow without a direction control pin.

Removal of this direction control pin simplifies design eliminates the need to programme the General Purpose IO (GPIO) for this control. To accommodate the needs of increasingly compact applications, the FXLA104 is packaged in 1.8mm x 2.6mm UMLP packaging and the FXLA108 is packaged in a space-saving 4.5mm x 2.5mm DQFN packaging. Serving voltages from 1.2 to 3.6 volts, these translation solutions are ideal for the needs of many different portable designs.

This translator enhances Fairchild’s portfolio of logic translators. This includes a single-bit, bi-directional voltage translator with performance down to 1.1V, a dual-supply, bi-directional translator with independent-direction controls, a four-bit, low voltage dual supply translator with independent direction controls and a fast two-bit auto-direction detection translator.
 
Price (each, 1000 pieces): FXLA104 – US$ 0.60, FXLA108 – US$ 0.85

Availability: Samples available now

Delivery: 8 weeks ARO

More information: http://www.fairchildsemi.com