Can the 74LVC245 level shifter be used to go from 3.3v to 5v

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Can the 74LVC245 level shifter be used to go from 3.3v to 5v

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Title says it all.

Product page: https://www.adafruit.com/products/735

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Re: Can the 74LVC245 level shifter be used to go from 3.3v t

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No. It shifts down.

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Re: Can the 74LVC245 level shifter be used to go from 3.3v t

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To shift up you want the 74AHCT125: https://www.adafruit.com/product/1787

It runs from a 5v supply but accepts 3.3v logic levels.

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