LTC4301L - Hot Swappable 2-Wire Bus Buffer with Low Voltage Level Translation

Features

  • Level Translates 1V Signals to Standard 3.3V and 5V Logic Rails
  • Allows Bus Pull-Up Voltages as Low as 1V on SDAIN and SCLIN
  • Bidirectional Buffer* for SDA and SCL Lines Increases Fanout
  • Prevents SDA and SCL Corruption During Live Board Insertion and Removal from Backplane
  • Isolates Input SDA and SCL Line from Output
  • 10kV Human Body Model ESD Protection
  • Supports Clock Stretching, Arbitration and Synchronization
  • High Impedance SDA, SCL Pins for VCC = 0V
  • CS Gates Connection from Input to Output
  • Compatible with I²C™, I²C Fast Mode and SMBus Standards (Up to 400kHz Operation)
  • Small 8-Pin MSOP and DFN (3mm x 3mm) Packages
Designed for Automotive and Transportation Applications
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages


Typical Application

LTC4301L Typical Application
LTC4301L Typical Application

Description

The LTC4301L hot swappable, 2-wire bus buffer allows I/O card insertion into a live backplane without corruption of the data and clock busses. In addition, the LTC4301L SDAIN and SCLIN pins are compatible with systems with pull-up voltages as low as 1V. Control circuitry prevents the backplane from being connected to the card until a stop bit or a bus idle is present. When the connection is made, the LTC4301L provides bidirectional buffering, keeping the backplane and card capacitances isolated.

When driven low, the CS input pin allows the part to connect after a stop bit or bus idle occurs. Driving CS high breaks the connection between SCLIN and SCLOUT and between SDAIN and SDAOUT. A logic high on READY indicates that the backplane and card sides are connected together.

The LTC4301L is offered in 8-pin DFN (3mm x 3mm) and MSOP packages.

Packaging

CAD Symbols and Footprints: The downloadable Zip file below contains the schematic symbol and PCB footprints.

For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page

Part Number Package Code Temp Package
Drawing
RoHS
LTC4301LCDD#PBF 3x3 DFN-8 DD C 05-08-1698 Yes
LTC4301LCDD#TRPBF 3x3 DFN-8 DD C 05-08-1698 Yes
LTC4301LCMS8#PBF MS-8 MS8 C 05-08-1660 Yes
LTC4301LCMS8#TRPBF MS-8 MS8 C 05-08-1660 Yes
LTC4301LIDD#PBF 3x3 DFN-8 DD I 05-08-1698 Yes
LTC4301LIDD#TRPBF 3x3 DFN-8 DD I 05-08-1698 Yes
LTC4301LIMS8#PBF MS-8 MS8 I 05-08-1660 Yes
LTC4301LIMS8#TRPBF MS-8 MS8 I 05-08-1660 Yes


LTC4301L Package Drawing
LTC4301L Package Drawing

Order Info

  • Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
  • Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
  • Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details

Package Variations and Pricing

Part Number Package Temp Price
(1-99)
Price
(1k)*
RoHS
LTC4301LCDD#PBF 3x3 DFN-8 C $3.04 $2.15 Yes
LTC4301LCDD#TRPBF 3x3 DFN-8 C $2.21 Yes
LTC4301LCMS8#PBF MS-8 C $2.86 $2.05 Yes
LTC4301LCMS8#TRPBF MS-8 C $2.11 Yes
LTC4301LIDD#PBF 3x3 DFN-8 I $3.48 $2.45 Yes
LTC4301LIDD#TRPBF 3x3 DFN-8 I $2.51 Yes
LTC4301LIMS8#PBF MS-8 I $3.30 $2.35 Yes
LTC4301LIMS8#TRPBF MS-8 I $2.41 Yes
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* The USA list pricing shown is for BUDGETARY USE ONLY, shown in United States dollars (FOB USA per unit for the stated volume), and is subject to change. International prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees and exchange rates. For volume-specific price or delivery quotes, please contact your local Linear Technology sales office or authorized distributor.

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Designed for Automotive and Transportation Applications

AEC-Q100 data is available for these specific part numbers. Please contact your local sales representative for more information regarding reliability reports or to inquire about parts that are not included. For more information, view our Automotive and Transportation page

Part Number Package Temp Price
(1-99)
Price
(1k)*
RoHS
LTC4301LIDD#PBF 3x3 DFN-8 I $3.48 $2.45 Yes
LTC4301LIDD#TRPBF 3x3 DFN-8 I $2.51 Yes
LTC4301LIMS8#PBF MS-8 I $3.30 $2.35 Yes
LTC4301LIMS8#TRPBF MS-8 I $2.41 Yes
Buy NowRequest Samples
* The USA list pricing shown is for BUDGETARY USE ONLY, shown in United States dollars (FOB USA per unit for the stated volume), and is subject to change. International prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees and exchange rates. For volume-specific price or delivery quotes, please contact your local Linear Technology sales office or authorized distributor.

Applications

  • Hot Board Insertion
  • Servers
  • Capacitance Buffer/Bus Extender
  • Desktop Computers

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