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P3A9606JKZ

P3A9606JKZ

NXP Semiconductors
Translation - Voltage Levels Dual Supply bidirectional I3C/I2C-bus and SPI voltage-level translator
14,336 in stock

Overview

The P3A9606JKZ is a dual-supply, bidirectional voltage-level translator specifically optimized for high-speed I3C, I2C, and SPI bus interfaces. It operates across a very low voltage range of 0.72V to 1.98V, making it an essential component for interfacing modern low-power processors with peripherals in advanced mobile and IoT designs.

Why Choose This Part

The device features IOFF circuitry for partial power-down mode, which prevents damaging backflow current when the device is powered down. Its ultra-compact X2SON8 package and extremely low 15uA sleep current make it ideal for battery-operated systems requiring minimal PCB footprint.

Applications

I3C Bus Level Shifting
Translating signals between high-speed I3C controllers and peripherals operating at different voltage rails down to 0.72V.
Mobile Handset Peripherals
Interfacing sensors and touch controllers with application processors in power-sensitive, space-constrained mobile devices.
Low-Voltage SPI Interconnects
Bridging SPI communication lines between chips where both sides reside on sub-1.8V power domains.

Getting Started

When designing with the P3A9606, ensure that VCCA is always less than or equal to VCCB for proper sequencing. Use high-quality decoupling capacitors on both supply pins and keep trace lengths short to maintain signal integrity at I3C speeds.