AN-996 [FAIRCHILD]
Using the Fairchild FST Bus Switch as a 5V to 3V Translator; 利用飞兆半导体FST总线开关的5V至3V翻译
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| 描述： | Using the Fairchild FST Bus Switch as a 5V to 3V Translator |
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Fairchild Semiconductor
Application Note
May 1995
AN-996
Revised June 2003
Using the Fairchild FST Bus Switch
as a 5V to 3V Translator
Introduction
Fairchild FST Bus Switches can be used for bi-directional
translators. They can interface 5V components to 3V com-
ponents with negligible propagation delay (tPD ≤ 250ps)
and minimal power dissipation (ICC ≤ 10µA).
As the number of systems that interface between 5V and
3.3V levels increase, the use of switches for voltage level
interfacing has become more widespread.
FST Devices
FST devices produce an output voltage that is a maximum
of 1V below VCC. This is due to the inherent design charac-
teristics of the NMOS device used in FST switch products.
When the VGS voltage reaches VTN, which is approxi-
mately 1V, the NMOS channel closes off. With the channel
closed, RON is increased dramatically and current flow
FIGURE 2. Typical 5V to 3V Translation Circuit
through the device is cut off. The drain, starved of current,
cannot exceed a voltage of VCC −1V. Therefore, due to the
FSTD Devices
electrical properties of the device, a 5V switch becomes a
5V-to-4V translator.
With the increase in the number of systems that interface
between 5V and 3.3V levels, the use of switches for volt-
age level interfacing is becoming more widespread.
Fairchild Semiconductor has recognized this, and has
incorporated this feature directly into a sub-family of FST
devices named FSTD. (See Figure 3)
With many systems now incorporating both 5V and 3.3V
level sections and components, the switch can be config-
ured to translate between these two levels. By dropping the
VGATE of the NMOS by 700mV, the Bus Switch output will
be reduced to 3.3V maximum. (See Figure 1) This is
accomplished with the addition of a diode and resistor
stack on the VCC input (see Figure 2)
To preserve the low power design of the switch and to pro-
vide optimal operation, select a low current turn on diode
with a forward turn on voltage (Vf) of at least 0.7V. A resis-
tor (R) is added from the VCC pin to GND to provide for-
ward turn on current (If) for the diode. This is necessary to
help the diode maintain a constant voltage drop. The value
of R is dependent on the diode characteristics.
By dropping 0.7V down from the 5V power supply, ≈4.3V
will be supplied to the VCC pin of the switch (5V − 0.7V =
4.3V). The gate of the switch will therefore be at 4.3V. Cou-
pled with the gate-to-source voltage drop of 1V limits the
VOUT to ≈3.3V. This provides an efficient and simple
5V-to-3.3V translator.
FIGURE 3. Fairchild Semiconductor’s FSTD device
incorporating the diode translation function and a
switch to eliminate current flow during High
Impedance mode.
The advantages of a FSTD device over the more traditional
design are lower device count, and lower power consump-
tion. FSTD devices incorporate the VCC diode and resistor
needed for level shifting internally. In addition, there is a
switch network that shuts off the VCC to ground current
path created by the diode and resistor when the device is in
high impedance mode. This lowers system power con-
sumption, an especially useful feature in battery operated
systems.
FIGURE 1. Typical NMOS Bus Switch Waveform
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Special Considerations
Translation from 5V to 3V using Bus Switches is a straight-
forward process. However there are some special consid-
erations when driving signals from a 3V node through a
translating switch to a 5V node.
A Bus Switch configured for translation will give a maxi-
mum output voltage level of 3.3V (VCC is still 5V and no
clipping occurs at 3.3V)
Due to their behavior, translating Bus Switches are optimal
for translating from 3.3V devices to 5V TTL compatible
level inputs.
FIGURE 4. CMOS 5V to 3.3V translation using a pull up
resistor, showing the current paths through the 3.3V
device ground rail this design creates.
If 5V CMOS level signals are required, the switching
threshold margin will be limited by the maximum 3.3V level
from the switch output. 5V CMOS thresholds are typically
Excessive current flow can cause circuit damage. There-
fore, the resistance values of all components in this path
must be taken into consideration to insure that current flow
is not above levels that will damage the system.
V
CC/2, giving a threshold margin of 0.8V maximum
(3.3V − 2.5V = 0.8V).
In some cases, using a pull up resistor to the 5V rail may
help achieve a higher margin; for example, a high imped-
ance short point to point 5V node, and a 3V driver with a
high output On Resistance (see Figure 4). However, this
layout can create a low impedance current path from the
5V rail through the pull up resistor to the 3.3V ground. This
path is created when the 3.3V device is on and driving low,
as shown in Figure 4.
Another possible option is the use of a Schottky diode on
the Bus Switch VCC, in place of the more standard 0.7V
diode. this will give a switch output level to ≈3.6V, and
increases the threshold margin to 1.1V. In this case,
devices on the 3V node would need Over Voltage Toler-
ance or at least be specified for 3.6V on inputs and out-
puts.As can be seen, using Bus Switches as 3V to 5V
CMOS translation requires careful consideration.
Summary
Fairchild FST Bus Switches can be used as bi-directional
translators. They can interface 5V components to 3V com-
ponents with negligible propagation delay and minimal
power dissipation.
This is accomplished with the addition of a diode and resis-
tor stack on the VCC input or the use of a Fairchild
Semiconductor FSTD device. FSTD devices reduce sys-
tem device count and lower power consumption. Transla-
tion is optimized for 5V to 3.3V, and 3.3V to 5V-TTL levels.
Fairchild does not assume any responsibility for use of any circuitry described, no circuit patent licenses are implied and
Fairchild reserves the right at any time without notice to change said circuitry and specifications.
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