Product description: Level Shifter Breakout - voltage level converter 5 V - 3 V - STEMMA QT / Qwiic - Adafruit 5637
The Adafruit Level Shifter Breakout is a voltage level converter that allows you to obtain a 3V output voltage from an input voltage in the range of 3V to 5V . It has a built- in 3.3 V voltage stabilizer with a capacity of up to 500 mA , allows you to connect modules powered by 5 V with sensors with a working voltage of 3.3 V. Level Shifter Breakout has outputs in the form of solder pads, as well as two STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors , so it can be used with peripheral devices equipped with this connector standard - no soldering required.
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Level Shifter Breakout - voltage level converter 5 V - 3 V - STEMMA QT / Qwiic - Adafruit 5637.
Pinout description and connection diagram
The module has outputs in the form of soldering pads, to which the goldpin connectors included in the set should be soldered. Alternatively, STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors can also be used, which do not require soldering. The converter should be connected with the selected modules in accordance with the following description of the pins:
- VIN / 5V - 5V input voltage pin
- 3V3 - 3.3 V output voltage pin
- G - mass of the system
- 5CL - I2C clock line of input voltage from 3 V to 5 V
- 5DA - I2C data line of input voltage from 3 V to 5 V
- 3CL - I2C clock line of 3 V output voltage
- 3DA - I2C data line of 3 V output voltage
An example of using the converter.
Components included in the set.
Module technical specification
- Type: voltage converter
- Input voltage range: 3V to 5V
- Output voltage: 3V
- Voltage stabilizer: 3.3V 500mA
- Status indication: built-in LED
- Connectors: 2x STEMMA QT/Qwiic connector
- Board dimensions: 25.4 x 18 x 4.8 mm
- Weight: 1.8g
Kit contents
- Level Shifter Breakout - voltage level converter 5 V - 3 V - STEMMA QT / Qwiic - 1 piece
- Goldpin strip 1x16 - raster 2.54 mm - 1 piece
STEMMA QT/Qwiic connector
The module is equipped with STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors , located on both extreme parts of the board. This standard increases prototyping capabilities, significantly speeds up the process of connecting with development boards and a wide range of other sensors. All this is done without the need for soldering and only with the use of a suitable cable.
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