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Introduction
The SparkFun Level Shifter - 8 Channel (TXS0108E) features the TXS0108E™ 8-bit, bi-directional logic level translator from Texas Instruments to shift between devices running at different common microcontroller voltages such as 1.8V, 3.3V and 5V. The TXS0108E can transmit data between ports at max speeds of 110Mbps (push/pull) or 1.2Mbps (open drain) so you can use a 3.3V SPI device with a 5V microcontroller like the SparkFun RedBoard Plus without sacrificing data transmission speeds.
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The SparkFun 8 Channel Level Shifter Breakout features the TXS0108E 8-bit, bi-directional logic level translator from Texas I…
In this guide we'll go over the specifications of the TXS0108E and how to wire it into a level shifting circuit.
Required Materials
In order to follow along with this guide you'll need the devices you want to level shift between along with the TXS0108E Breakout. The example circuit in the Hardware Assembly section uses the following items to demonstrate shifting from a 5V microcontroller to a 3.3V SPI device:
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Recommended Reading
This tutorial assumes readers have some know-how about the topics in the tutorials below. If you are not familiar with the concepts covered in them or need a refresher, we recommend reading through them before continuing with this guide:
How to Use a Breadboard
Welcome to the wonderful world of breadboards. Here we will learn what a breadboard is and how to use one to build your very first circuit.
What is an Arduino?
What is this 'Arduino' thing anyway? This tutorials dives into what an Arduino is and along with Arduino projects and widgets.
Logic Levels
Learn the difference between 3.3V and 5V devices and logic levels.