MCU_CTS and MCU_RTS are the MCU-side signals; UART_CTS and UART_RTS are the module-
side signals. VCC_IO is the IO voltage of the MCU. VDD_1P8 is the IO voltage of the module.
The circuit translates the voltage-level through the turn-on and turn-off of the triode, and the translation
is unidirectional. Pay attention to the signal flow.
Schematic Design Guidelines
− Ensure that the voltage difference between the high-level and low-level sides is not greater
than 2 V.
− For the accelerating capacitor, adjust it according to the actual test conditions; it is
recommended to reserve the capacitor.
− The base voltage of the transistor is the lower voltage between both sides.
5.3.3 USIM