Overview
The SC18IS600IPW/S8HP, produced by NXP USA Inc., is a versatile SPI to I2C-bus interface controller designed to facilitate communication between a host device (such as a microcontroller, microprocessor, or chip set) and I2C-bus devices. This component enables the host to interact directly with I2C-bus devices, managing all I2C-bus specific sequences, protocols, arbitration, and timing.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Package Type | TSSOP16 (plastic thin shrink small outline package; 16 leads; body width 4.4 mm) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.4 V to 3.6 V |
| SPI Mode | SPI Mode 3 |
| SPI Speed | Up to 1.2 Mbit/s |
| I2C Speed | Up to 400 kbit/s |
| Buffer Size | 96-byte transmit and receive buffers |
| GPIO Pins | Four General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins |
| Quasi-Bidirectional I/O Pins | Two quasi-bidirectional I/O pins |
| Interrupt Output | Active LOW interrupt output |
| Power-Down Mode | Power-down mode with WAKEUP pin |
Key Features
- SPI slave interface
- Single master I2C-bus controller
- 5 V tolerant I/O pins
- Internal oscillator
- Four General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins and two quasi-bidirectional I/O pins
- High-speed SPI and I2C-bus capabilities
- 96-byte transmit and receive buffers
- Active LOW interrupt output and power-down mode with WAKEUP pin
Applications
The SC18IS600IPW/S8HP is suitable for various applications where SPI to I2C-bus conversion is necessary. This includes:
- Embedded systems requiring communication between SPI and I2C devices.
- Industrial automation where different bus protocols need to be integrated.
- Consumer electronics that require interface conversion between different bus standards.
- Automotive systems needing robust and reliable bus interface solutions.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the SC18IS600IPW/S8HP?
The primary function is to serve as an interface between the standard SPI of a host and the serial I2C-bus, allowing the host to communicate directly with I2C-bus devices.
- What is the operating voltage range of the SC18IS600IPW/S8HP?
The operating voltage range is 2.4 V to 3.6 V.
- What is the maximum speed of the SPI interface?
The maximum speed of the SPI interface is up to 1.2 Mbit/s.
- What is the maximum speed of the I2C-bus interface?
The maximum speed of the I2C-bus interface is up to 400 kbit/s.
- How many GPIO pins does the SC18IS600IPW/S8HP have?
The SC18IS600IPW/S8HP has four General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins.
- Does the SC18IS600IPW/S8HP support power-down mode?
- What type of package does the SC18IS600IPW/S8HP come in?
- Is the SC18IS600IPW/S8HP 5 V tolerant?
- Does the SC18IS600IPW/S8HP have an internal oscillator?
- What is the buffer size for transmit and receive operations?
