Level shifters translate logic voltages between devices so controllers, sensors and peripheral modules can communicate reliably without damaging interfaces. They are used in serial buses, GPIO interfacing, sensor integration and mixed-voltage boards where signal integrity and proper logic thresholds matter.
Products range from simple single‑direction level translators to bi‑directional, automatic direction sensing devices, and opto‑isolators that provide galvanic isolation for high‑voltage or noisy systems. Key attributes include supported voltage ranges, channel count, data‑rate capability, input/output drive style and ease of integration via breakout wiring or solder pads. Reliability, predictable timing and compatibility with common buses are central to real‑world use.
Code: SKU-009071
The SparkFun 8 Channel Level Shifter Breakout features the TXS0108E 8-bit, bi-directional logic level translator from Texas Instruments. More Details...
In stock in Australia
Shipping from $4.90
+106 more from our supplier in 7-10 days
Code: SKU-001207
This is a breakout board for the PCA9306 dual bidirectional voltage-level translator. Because different parts sometimes use different voltage levels to communicate, voltage level translators can be the key to making different parts play nice. More Details...
In stock in Australia
Shipping from $4.90
Code: COM-40018
The SparkFun bi-directional logic level converter is a small device that safely steps down 5V signals to 3.3V AND steps up 3.3V to 5V at the same time. More Details...
More local stock soon
Shipping from $4.90
+7792 more from our supplier in 7-10 days
Code: SKU-000325
This board electrically isolates a controller from the high-power system by use of an opto-isolator IC. More Details...
In stock in Australia
Shipping from $4.90
+319 more from our supplier in 7-10 days
Code: SKU-001128
This is a breakout board for the Texas Instruments TXB0104 module. The TXB0104 is a 4-bit bidirectional voltage-level translator with automatic direction sensing.This 4-bit noninverting translator uses two separate configurable power-supply rails. The A port is designed to track VCCA. More Details...
In stock in Australia
Shipping from $4.90
+1388 more from our supplier in 7-10 days
Code: SKU-005246
This 6N137 diode-transistor photocouplers consist of an LED, optically coupled to a high speed photodetector. More Details...
Not currently available
Code: SKU-005707
Different parts sometimes use different voltage levels to communicate. This PCA9306 Level Translator can be the key to making different parts play nice. More Details...
Special Order
Shipping from $4.90
+626 more from our supplier in 7-10 days
Code: SKU-004853
The SparkFun Single Supply Logic Level Converter is logic level and power supply translator in one small package. More Details...
Special Order
Shipping from $4.90
+37 more from our supplier in 7-10 days