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# Adafruit QT 5V to 3V Shifter Breakout - STEMMA QT / Qwiic

**Brand:** Adafruit

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $6.12
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 3 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-5637

## Description

The Adafruit QT 5V to 3V Shifter Breakout lets you safely connect 3.3 V STEMMA QT / Qwiic sensors to 5 V microcontrollers like the Arduino Uno. Many I2C sensors and Qwiic-compatible devices are not 5 V safe — connecting them directly to a 5 V board risks damage. This breakout handles the voltage translation so your 3.3 V sensors stay protected. On the input side, connect your 5 V microcontroller. The on-board 3.3 V regulator (500 mA) steps the power down while level-shifting circuitry translates I2C signals to 3.3 V on the output side. STEMMA QT / Qwiic connectors on both sides make wiring solderless, and breadboard breakout pins let you use it on a perfboard too. Key Features 5 V to 3.3 V Regulation – On-board 3.3 V regulator provides up to 500 mA for connected sensors I2C Level Shifting – Safely translates 5 V I2C signals down to 3.3 V STEMMA QT / Qwiic Connectors – Plug-and-play I2C on both sides; no soldering required Breadboard Friendly – Breakout pins for prototyping; doubles as a QT-to-perfboard adapter Protects 3.3 V Sensors – Prevents over-voltage damage from 5 V microcontrollers Also Consider QT 3V to 5V Level Booster – The reverse: boosts 3.3 V up to 5 V for sensors that need higher voltage Ideal For Connecting 3.3 V Qwiic / STEMMA QT sensors to 5 V Arduino boards Protecting I2C devices that are not 5 V tolerant Bridging 5 V and 3.3 V I2C buses in mixed-voltage projects Breadboard prototyping with STEMMA QT breakout Note: STEMMA QT / Qwiic cable is not included. You will need a compatible JST SH 4-pin cable to connect this board. Adafruit's own QT sensor boards are already 3.3 V and 5 V safe, but many third-party Qwiic devices are not — use this shifter to protect them. Resources What is STEMMA QT?

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