Overview
The SC18IS600IPW,112, manufactured by NXP USA Inc., is a versatile interface controller designed to bridge the gap between the standard SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) of a host device (such as a microcontroller, microprocessor, or chip set) and the serial I2C-bus. This component enables the host to communicate directly with other I2C-bus devices, operating as either an I2C-bus master-transmitter or master-receiver. It controls all I2C-bus specific sequences, protocol, arbitration, and timing, making it a crucial component in various electronic systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Package / Case | 16-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) | 16-TSSOP |
| Operating Voltage | 2.4 V to 3.6 V | 2.4 V to 3.6 V |
| SPI Operating Frequency | Up to 1.2 Mbit/s | Up to 1.2 Mbit/s |
| I2C-bus Speed | Up to 400 kbit/s | Up to 400 kbit/s |
| Buffer Size | 96-byte transmit and receive buffer | 96-byte |
| GPIO Pins | Four General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins | Four GPIO pins |
| Quasi-bidirectional I/O Pins | Two quasi-bidirectional I/O pins | Two quasi-bidirectional I/O pins |
| Power-down Mode | Power-down mode with WAKEUP pin | Power-down mode with WAKEUP pin |
| Internal Oscillator | Internal RC oscillator | Internal RC oscillator |
Key Features
- SPI slave interface with SPI Mode 3 support
- Single master I2C-bus controller
- Four General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins
- Two quasi-bidirectional I/O pins
- 5 V tolerant I/O pins
- High-speed SPI: Up to 1.2 Mbit/s and high-speed I2C-bus: 400 kbit/s
- 96-byte transmit and receive buffers
- Operating voltage range of 2.4 V to 3.6 V
- Power-down mode with WAKEUP pin
- Internal RC oscillator and active LOW interrupt output
Applications
The SC18IS600IPW,112 is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications where SPI to I2C-bus conversion is necessary. These include:
- Embedded systems requiring communication between SPI and I2C devices
- Industrial automation systems
- Consumer electronics with mixed interface requirements
- Automotive systems needing robust interface solutions
- IoT devices that require efficient and reliable communication interfaces
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the SC18IS600IPW,112?
The primary function is to serve as an interface between the standard SPI of a host device and the serial I2C-bus, allowing the host to communicate directly with other I2C-bus devices.
- What is the operating voltage range of the SC18IS600IPW,112?
The operating voltage range is from 2.4 V to 3.6 V.
- What are the maximum speeds for SPI and I2C-bus operations?
The maximum speed for SPI is up to 1.2 Mbit/s, and for I2C-bus, it is up to 400 kbit/s.
- How many GPIO pins does the SC18IS600IPW,112 have?
The component has four General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins.
- Does the SC18IS600IPW,112 support power-down mode?
- What type of oscillator does the SC18IS600IPW,112 use?
- What is the package type of the SC18IS600IPW,112?
- Can the SC18IS600IPW,112 operate as an I2C-bus master?
- What is the buffer size for transmit and receive operations?
- Are the I/O pins 5 V tolerant?
