Overview
The SC18IS602BIPW/S8HP, produced by NXP USA Inc., is a specialized integrated circuit designed to serve as an interface between a standard I2C-bus of a microcontroller and an SPI bus. This component enables the microcontroller to communicate directly with SPI devices through its I2C-bus, acting as both an I2C-bus slave and an SPI master. It controls all the SPI bus-specific sequences, protocol, and timing, making it a versatile solution for various embedded systems and applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Package Type | TSSOP16 (plastic thin shrink small outline package; 16 leads; body width 4.4 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| I2C-bus Interface | Operates up to 400 kHz |
| SPI Interface | Operates up to 1.8 Mbit/s |
| Data Buffer | 200-byte data buffer |
| SPI Chip Select Outputs | Four SPI chip select outputs (configurable as GPIO when not used) |
| Internal Oscillator | Internal oscillator for timing |
| Interrupt Output | Active LOW interrupt output (open-drain pin) |
Key Features
- I2C-bus slave interface operating up to 400 kHz
- SPI master operating up to 1.8 Mbit/s
- 200-byte data buffer for efficient data transfer
- Four SPI chip select outputs that can be configured as GPIO when not used
- Internal oscillator for timing and protocol control
- Supports multiple SPI clock modes (CPOL and CPHA configurations)
- Bidirectional data transfer between I2C-bus masters and slaves
- Multi-master bus capability without data corruption
Applications
The SC18IS602BIPW/S8HP is suitable for a variety of applications where communication between I2C and SPI devices is necessary. These include:
- Embedded systems requiring interface bridging between microcontrollers and SPI devices.
- Industrial control systems where multiple bus protocols are used.
- Automotive electronics for interfacing different components.
- Consumer electronics such as smart home devices and IoT applications.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the SC18IS602BIPW/S8HP?
The primary function is to act as an interface between an I2C-bus and an SPI bus, allowing a microcontroller to communicate with SPI devices through its I2C-bus.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the I2C-bus interface?
The I2C-bus interface operates up to 400 kHz.
- What is the maximum data transfer rate of the SPI interface?
The SPI interface operates up to 1.8 Mbit/s.
- How many SPI chip select outputs does the SC18IS602BIPW/S8HP have?
The component has four SPI chip select outputs that can be configured as GPIO when not used.
- Does the SC18IS602BIPW/S8HP have an internal oscillator?
Yes, it has an internal oscillator for timing and protocol control.
- What is the operating temperature range of the SC18IS602BIPW/S8HP?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
- What type of package does the SC18IS602BIPW/S8HP come in?
The component comes in a TSSOP16 package.
- Can the SC18IS602BIPW/S8HP support multiple masters on the I2C-bus?
Yes, it supports multi-master bus capability without data corruption.
- What is the size of the data buffer in the SC18IS602BIPW/S8HP?
The data buffer is 200 bytes.
- Is the interrupt output of the SC18IS602BIPW/S8HP active HIGH or LOW?
The interrupt output is active LOW and is an open-drain pin.
