9.1 Overview

The SN74LVC16245A device is designed for asynchronous communication between data buses. The control-function implementation minimizes external timing requirements.

This device can be used as two 8-bit transceivers or one 16-bit transceiver. It allows data transmission from the A bus to the B bus or from the B bus to the A bus, depending on the logic level at the direction-control (DIR) input. The output-enable (OE) input can be used to disable the device so that the buses are effectively isolated. To ensure the high-impedance state during power up or power down, OE should be tied to V_CC through a pullup resistor; the minimum value of the resistor is determined by the current-sinking capability of the driver.

Inputs can be driven from either 3.3-V or 5-V devices. This feature allows the use of this device as a translator in a mixed 3.3-V/5-V system environment.

This device is fully specified for partial-power-down applications using I_off. The I_off circuitry disables the outputs, preventing damaging current backflow through the device when it is powered down.

9.2 Functional Block Diagram

9.3 Feature Description

• Wide operating voltage range from 1.65 V to 3.6 V
• Allows down voltage translation
• Inputs accept voltages to 5.5 V
• I_off feature allows voltages on the inputs and outputs when V_CC is 0 V

9.4 Device Functional Modes