TXS0108ERGYR in TXS0108 / BSS138 Level Shifters Family
The TXS0108ERGYR family, manufactured by Texas Instruments, consists of 8-bit bidirectional voltage-level translators designed for mixed-voltage digital systems. These components facilitate seamless communication between ICs operating at different logic levels, such as 1.8V, 3.3V, and 5V. Unlike traditional buffers, they utilize a pass-gate architecture with internal pull-up resistors, eliminating the need for a direction-control signal. This makes them ideal for interfacing legacy peripherals with modern, low-voltage microcontrollers and FPGAs.
Variants in This Sub-Family
Variants within the TXS0108 sub-family primarily differ by their physical packaging and thermal characteristics. While the TXS0108ERGYR utilizes the RGY (VQFN-20) package for high-density layouts, other variants like the TXS0108EPWR use the TSSOP-20 package for easier prototyping and assembly. Some automotive-qualified 'Q1' variants are also available, offering extended temperature ranges and AEC-Q100 certification for rigorous environment reliability.
