Texas Instruments

PCA9555DBR  

I/O Expanders

The Texas Instruments PCA9555DBR is a 16-bit I2C bus and SMBus 4-port GPIO expander. It is designed to provide a flexible and efficient way to expand the number of general-purpose input/output (GPIO) pins in a system, allowing for more complex control and monitoring capabilities.

Description:

The PCA9555DBR is a 16-bit I2C bus and SMBus GPIO expander that provides four independent ports, each with four programmable I/O pins. The device is available in a small 16-pin wide body SOIC package and operates over a wide supply voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V. It features a high-speed I2C bus interface and is compatible with both standard mode (100kHz) and fast mode (400kHz) I2C communication.

Features:

1. 16 programmable I/O pins organized into four independent 4-bit ports.
2. Support for both standard mode (100kHz) and fast mode (400kHz) I2C communication.
3. Wide supply voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V.
4. Small 16-pin wide body SOIC package.
5. Active-low reset input for easy system integration.
6. Individual port polarity control for each pin, allowing for active-high or active-low operation.
7. Individual port direction control for each pin, allowing for input or output operation.
8. Open-drain outputs for easy interfacing with external pull-up resistors.
9. I2C bus address support for multiple devices on the same bus.
10. Low power consumption, suitable for battery-powered and energy-efficient applications.

Applications:

The PCA9555DBR is suitable for a wide range of applications where GPIO expansion is required. Some common applications include:

1. Industrial control systems: Expanding the number of control and monitoring points for sensors, actuators, and other devices.
2. Home automation: Controlling and monitoring various devices such as lights, switches, and security systems.
3. Robotics: Providing additional I/O capabilities for controlling motors, sensors, and other peripherals.
4. Consumer electronics: Adding more control and monitoring functionality to devices like smart home appliances and IoT devices.
5. Automotive systems: Expanding the number of input and output channels for various control and monitoring functions.
6. Medical equipment: Providing additional I/O capabilities for monitoring and controlling medical devices.
7. Communication systems: Expanding the number of interfaces for data acquisition, control, and monitoring.

The PCA9555DBR's flexibility, ease of use, and low power consumption make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications requiring GPIO expansion.

PCA9555DBR Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for PCA9555DBR

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Mult Dev A/T Site 16/Mar/2021      

Datasheets :

PCA9555      

Scheme-It :

PCA9555D Scheme-It®      

HTML Datasheet :

PCA9555      

PCN Design/Specification :

Datasheet Update 25/Jun/2014       PCA9555 04/Sep/2018