I2C Long-Distance Differential Extender
I2C Long-Distance Extender - Differential
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Description
This I²C extender board from SJTbits enables the operational range of an I²C bus to be extended significantly. By transparently converting the data and clock lines to differential signals and back, they allow I2C devices to communicate at distances of over 30 meter.
This I2C extender board from SJTbits greatly expands the operational distance of an I²C (TWI) bus by transparently bridging the connection between individual I²C devices with differential signaling. The board takes the two I²C signals, data (SDA) and clock (SCL), and divides them into inbound and outbound signals (four signals). Each of these unidirectional signals is connected to either a differential line receiver or differential line transmitter, thus forming four sets of differential pairs (eight signals). By using differential signals, the extender boards can increase the range and noise immunity of an I²C bus, and isolating each I²C device helps avoids problems caused by excessive bus capacitance.
Please, see the wiring diagram in the product sheet images and also available in the datasheet.
The I2C differential extender works best with 5 V on VIN and SDA/SCL (the data/clock lines of the I2C bus); if your I²C bus uses a different voltage level, a logic level converter is recommended. The board does not include pull-ups on SDA and SCL. For more information about using the differential extender, please refer to its datasheet (2MB pdf).
Since standard category 5 Ethernet cable (or Cat 5, commonly used for Ethernet wiring) contains four differential pairs, it is ideal for making the connections between pairs of I²C extender boards. The extender boards have been tested with Cat 5 cable by SJTbits at a range of 45 meter and an I2C clock speed of 100 kHz. The maximum range possible will depend on the wire properties and clock speed.
Content
For each order, you will receive the board and a strip of pin header.
Please note that a separate extender board is required for each I²C device on the bus (one for the master and one for each slave), so you will need at least two boards in your system.
Technical details
- Minimum Voltage: 4.75 V
- Maxmimum Voltage; 5.25V
- Supply Current: 170mA
- Weight: 3g
- Datasheet with diagram and wiring (PDF, SJtBits, English)
