This board converts signals from a lower voltage (for example 3.3V) to a higher voltage (like 5V) and back, and it’s perfect for converting signals coming from a 3.3V board like a Raspberry PI to a 5V external peripheral.
The AK-TXB0108 is based on the Texas Instruments TXB0108 IC and it provides 8 bidirectional logic level converters in a single board. Bidirectional means that there are not predefined inputs or outputs: the TXB0108 will automatically switch a pin from input to output or viceversa when needed, on the fly.
The TXB0108 is optimized to work with push-pull signals (like a SPI bus). For open-drain signals (like I2C) please use the AK-TXS0108 board.
The board is extremely easy to use and we have prepared a guide with details. Basically, you need to connect your lower voltage signals to the A1-A8 pins, and your higher voltage signals to the B1-B8 pins. Supply the lower voltage to VCCA, the higher voltage to VCCB and a ground connection. That’s it.
The pins are separated by 0.1″ (2.54mm) so the board can be used on standard breadboards and protoboards. The board comes fully populated, including the decoupling capacitors and a pull-up resistor in the OE (output enable) pin, so the TXB0108 will start working as soon as it is powered up.
Note: The above image was taken from the TXB0108 datasheet. Capacitors on VCCA and VCCB lines are already included in the board. The voltage on the A port can be any voltage between 1.2V and 3.6V. The voltage on the B port can be any voltage between 1.65V and 5.5V. Voltage on A port should be less than or equal to the voltage on B port (VCCA ≤ VCCB).
| Weight | 0.010 kg |
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| Dimensions | 27 × 19 × 2.5 mm |
Eight bidirectional level converters in a single breakout board. Based on the Texas Instruments TXB0108.
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