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PCA9548ADBR

8-Channel I2C Switch

The PCA9548ADBR is a 8-channel i2c switch from NXP Semiconductors. View the full PCA9548ADBR datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

PCA9548ADBR shares its datasheet with PCA9548APW,118, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official PCA9548ADBR datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

NXP Semiconductors

Category

8-Channel I2C Switch

Package

SSOP-24

PCA9548ADBR Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ApplicationsTranslating Switch
InterfaceI2C, SMBus
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Package / Case24-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
PackagingMouseReel
Standard Pack Qty2500
Supplier Device Package24-TSSOP
Supply Voltage2.3V ~ 3.6V, 4.5V ~ 5.5V

PCA9548ADBR Overview

Part: PCA9548APW,118 (PCA9548A, TSSOP-24 package) — Texas Instruments

Type: 8-Channel I²C Bus Switch with Reset

Description: Low-voltage 1-of-8 bidirectional translating I²C/SMBus switch with active-low reset, 2.3–5.5 V supply, 5 V tolerant I/O, and 0–400 kHz operation.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.3–5.5 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C
  • Clock frequency: 0 to 400 kHz
  • Input high voltage (SCL, SDA): 0.7 × VCC to 6 V

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 7 V (min -0.5 V)
  • Input voltage: -0.5 to 7 V
  • Input current: ±20 mA
  • Output current: ±25 mA
  • Supply current: ±100 mA
  • Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Supply voltage (VCC): 2.3–5.5 V
  • VIH (SCL, SDA): 0.7 × VCC min, 6 V max
  • VIL (SCL, SDA): -0.5 V min, 0.3 × VCC max
  • Operating free-air temperature: -40 to 85 °C
  • I²C clock frequency: 0–400 kHz
  • Latch-up performance exceeds 100 mA per JESD 78, Class II
  • ESD: 2000 V HBM, 200 V MM, 1000 V CDM

Features:

  • 1-of-8 bidirectional translating switches
  • I²C bus and SMBus compatible
  • Active-low reset input
  • Three hardware address pins allow up to eight devices on the same I²C bus
  • Channel selection via I²C bus
  • Power-up with all channels deselected
  • Low RON switches
  • Voltage-level translation between 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V and 5 V buses
  • No glitch on power-up
  • Supports hot insertion
  • Low standby current
  • 5 V tolerant inputs

Applications:

  • Servers
  • Routers (telecom switching equipment)
  • Factory automation
  • Products with I²C slave address conflicts (e.g., multiple identical temperature sensors)

Package:

  • SSOP (24): 8.20 mm × 5.30 mm
  • TVSOP (24): 5.00 mm × 4.40 mm
  • SOIC (24): 15.40 mm × 7.50 mm
  • TSSOP (24): 7.80 mm × 4.40 mm
  • VQFN (24): 4.00 mm × 4.00 mm

PCA9548ADBR Features

  • 1-of-8 Bidirectional Translating Switches
  • I 2 C Bus and SMBus Compatible
  • Active-Low Reset Input
  • Three Hardware Address Pins for Use of up to Eight PCA9548A Devices on the I 2 C Bus
  • Channel Selection Via I 2 C Bus
  • Power-Up with All Switch Channels Deselected
  • Low RON Switches
  • Allows Voltage-Level Translation Between 1.8-V, 2.5-V, 3.3-V, and 5-V Buses
  • No Glitch on Power Up
  • Supports Hot Insertion
  • Low Standby Current
  • Operating Power-Supply Voltage Range of 2.3 V to 5.5 V
  • 5-V Tolerant Inputs
  • 0-kHz to 400-kHz Clock Frequency
  • Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 100 mA Per JESD 78, Class II
  • ESD Protection Exceeds JESD 22
  • -2000-V Human-Body Model (A114-A)
  • -200-V Machine Model (A115-A)
  • -1000-V Charged-Device Model (C101)

PCA9548ADBR Applications

PCA9548ADBR Pin Configuration

Figure 5-1. DB, DGV, DW or PW Package, 24-Pin SSOP, TVSOP, SOIC or TSSOP , Top View

Table 5-1. Pin Functions

PIN - NAMEPIN - NO. - DB, DW, DGV , PWI/ODESCRIPTION
A01IAddress input 0. Connect directly to V CC or ground
A12IAddress input 1. Connect directly to V CC or ground
RESET3IActive-low reset input. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor, if not used
SD04I/OSerial data 0. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC05I/OSerial clock 0. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD16I/OSerial data 1. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC17I/OSerial clock 1. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD28I/OSerial data 2. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC29I/OSerial clock 2. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD310I/OSerial data 3. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC311I/OSerial clock 3. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
GND12-Ground
SD413I/OSerial data 4. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC414I/OSerial clock 4. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD515I/OSerial data 5. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC516I/OSerial clock 5. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD617I/OSerial data 6. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC618I/OSerial clock 6. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD719I/OSerial data 7. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC720I/OSerial clock 7. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
A221IAddress input 2. Connect directly to V CC or ground
SCL22I/OSerial clock bus. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SDA23I/OSerial data bus. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
V CC24-Supply voltage

Table 5-1. Pin Functions

Figure 5-2. RGE Package, 24-Pin VQFN , Top View

Table 5-2. Pin Functions, RGE

PIN - NAMEPIN - NO.I/ODESCRIPTION
SD01I/OSerial data 0. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC02I/OSerial clock 0. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD13I/OSerial data 1. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC14I/OSerial clock 1. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD25I/OSerial data 2. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC26I/OSerial clock 2. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD37I/OSerial data 3. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC38I/OSerial clock 3. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
GND9-Ground
SD410I/OSerial data 4. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC411I/OSerial clock 4. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD512I/OSerial data 5. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC513I/OSerial clock 5. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD614I/OSerial data 6. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC615I/OSerial clock 6. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SD716I/OSerial data 7. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SC717I/OSerial clock 7. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
A218IAddress input 2. Connect directly to V CC or ground
SCL19I/OSerial clock bus. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
SDA20I/OSerial data bus. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor
V CC21-Supply voltage
A022IAddress input 0. Connect directly to V CC or ground
A123IAddress input 1. Connect directly to V CC or ground
RESET24IActive-low reset input. Connect to V CC through a pull-up resistor, if not used

Table 5-2. Pin Functions, RGE

PCA9548ADBR Electrical Characteristics

VCC = 2.3 V to 3.6 V, over recommended operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)

  • PARAMETER PARAMETER PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS V CC MIN TYP (1) MAX UNIT
  • V PORR Power-on reset voltage, V CC rising No load, V I = V CC or GND 1.2 1.5 V
  • V PORF Power-on reset voltage, V CC falling (2) No load, V I = V CC or GND 0.8 1 V
  • V 5 V 3.6
  • 4.5 V to 5.5 V 2.6 4.5
  • 3.3 V 1.9
  • o(sw) voltage V i(sw) = V CC , I SWout = -100 μA 3 V to 3.6 V 1.6 2.8 V
  • 2.5 V 1.5
  • 2.3 V to 2.7 V 1.1 2
  • I OL V OL = 0.4 V 2.3 V to 5.5 V 3 6 mA
  • SDA V OL = 0.6 V 6 9
  • SCL, SDA SCL, SDA -1 1
  • SC7-SC0, SD7-SD0 SC7-SC0, SD7-SD0 -1 1
  • I I A2-A0 A2-A0 V I = V CC or GND 2.3 V to 5.5 V -1 1 μA
  • RESET RESET -1 1
  • 5.5 V 50 80
  • f SCL = 400 kHz V I = V CC or GND, I O = 0 3.6 V 20 35
  • 2.7 V 11 20
  • 5.5 V 9 30
  • f SCL = 100 kHz V I = V CC or GND, I O = 0 3.6 V 6 15
  • 2.7 V 4 8
  • I CC 5.5 V 0.2 2 μA
  • Low inputs V I = GND, I O = 0 3.6 V 0.1 2
  • 2.7 V 0.1 1
  • 5.5 V 0.2 2
  • High inputs V I = V CC , I O = 0 3.6 V 0.1 2
  • 2.7 V 0.1 1
  • SCL or SDA input at 0.6 V, 3
  • ΔI CC SCL, SDA Other inputs at V CC or GND SCL or SDA input at V CC - 0.6 V, 2.3 V to 5.5 V 20 μA
  • Other inputs at V CC or GND 3 20
  • 4 5
  • C A2-A0 A2-A0 V I = V CC or GND 2.3 V to 5.5 V 4 5 pF
  • i 20 28
  • V = I V CC or GND, Switch OFF
  • C (3) SDA SDA V I = V CC or GND, Switch OFF 2.3 V to 5.5 V 20 28 pF
  • io(off) SD7-SD0 4.5 V to 5.5 V 5.5 7.5 20
  • R ON Switch-on resistance V O = 0.4 V, I O = 15 mA 4 10 Ω
  • V O = 0.4 V, I O = 10 mA 3 V to 3.6 V 2.3 V to 2.7 V 5 7 12 15 30 45

PCA9548ADBR Absolute Maximum Ratings

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)

MINMAXUNIT
V CCSupply voltage-0.57V
V IInput voltage (2)-0.57V
I IInput current-2020mA
I OOutput current-2525mA
I CCSupply current-100100mA
T stgStorage temperature-65150°C

See (1)

MINMAXUNIT
V CCSupply voltageSupply voltage2.35.5V
V IHSCL, SDA0.7 × V CC6V
A2-A0, RESET0.7 × V CCV CC + 0.5V
V ILSCL, SDA-0.50.3 × V CCV
V ILA2-A0, RESET-0.50.3 × V CCV
T AOperating free-air temperatureOperating free-air temperature-4085°C

PCA9548ADBR Thermal Information

THERMAL METRIC (1)THERMAL METRIC (1)PCA9548A - DB (SSOP) - 24 PINSPCA9548A - DGV (TVSOP) - 24 PINSPCA9548A - DW (SOIC) - 24 PINSPCA9548A - PW (TSSOP) - 24 PINSPCA9548A - RGE (VQFN) - 24 PINSUNIT
R θJAJunction-to-ambient thermal resistance89.199.673.2108.857.2°C/W
R θJC(top)Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance51.131.141.354.162.5°C/W
R θJBJunction-to-board thermal resistance46.653.142.962.734.4°C/W
ψ JTJunction-to-top characterization parameter18.50.915.310.93.8°C/W
ψ JBJunction-to-board characterization parameter46.352.642.662.334.4°C/W
R θJC(bot)Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistanceN/AN/AN/AN/A15.5°C/W

PCA9548ADBR Typical Application

Applications of the PCA9548A contain an I 2 C (or SMBus) master device and up to eight I 2 C slave devices. The downstream channels are ideally used to resolve I 2 C slave address conflicts. For example, if eight identical digital temperature sensors are needed in the application, one sensor can be connected at each channel: 0, 1, 2, and 3. When the temperature at a specific location needs to be read, the appropriate channel can be enabled and all other channels switched off, the data can be retrieved, and the I 2 C master can move on and read the next channel.

In an application where the I 2 C bus contains many additional slave devices that do not result in I 2 C slave address conflicts, these slave devices can be connected to any desired channel to distribute the total bus capacitance across multiple channels. If multiple switches are enabled simultaneously, additional design requirements must be considered (See the Design Requirements and Detailed Design Procedure sections).

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