translatorICs
translatorICs are integrated circuits that translate electrical signals between two domains with different voltage levels or signaling standards. They enable devices to communicate safely by converting voltage amplitudes and timing while protecting components from damage.
Most translatorICs are voltage-level translators connecting two rails, commonly called VCCA and VCCB. They can be
Many employ auto-direction sensing and buffering to minimize delay and prevent bus contention. They are widely
Applications include connecting microcontrollers to sensors, memories, and displays across different voltage domains, as well as
Selection considerations include allowed voltage ranges, whether translation is bidirectional, required speed and propagation delay, input/output