41.4.17 I2C Bus Start/Stop Bits Requirements

Table 41-23. 
Standard Operating Conditions (unless otherwise stated)
Param. No.Sym.CharacteristicMin.Typ. †Max.UnitsConditions
SP90*TSU:STA

Start condition

Setup time

100 kHz mode4700nsOnly relevant for Repeated Start condition
400 kHz mode600
SP91*THD:STA

Start condition

Hold time

100 kHz mode4000nsAfter this period, the first clock pulse is generated
400 kHz mode600
SP92*TSU:STO

Stop condition

Setup time

100 kHz mode4000ns
400 kHz mode600
SP93*THD:STO

Stop condition

Hold time

100 kHz mode4700ns
400 kHz mode1300

* These parameters are characterized but not tested.

Figure 41-19. I2C Bus Start/Stop Bits Timing
Note: Refer to the “Load Conditions” figure for load conditions.