Maxim Integrated Products introduces the MAX14569, an ESD-protected, 2-channel, unidirectional logic-level translator (LLT). This device provides level shifting for data transfer (up to 12Mbps) in multivoltage systems. It accepts a voltage range from 1.6V to 5.5V on the VL side and 2.3V to 5.5V on the ±25kV ESD-protected VCC side. Two separate enable controls for each pair of LLT puts the MAX14569 in an extreme power-saving shutdown mode, reducing current consumption to a miniscule 0.01µA (typ). The MAX14569 targets industrial networking equipment, automatic meter readers, and remote communication systems.

The MAX14569 also features a high-efficiency charge pump, which boosts the VBAT battery input to the VCC level (5V). The integrated charge pump simplifies circuit design, resulting in fewer BOM components and lower manufacturing costs. Fully specified over the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range, the MAX14569 is packaged in a 4.9mm x 6mm, 16-pin QSOP package.