NXP Interface IC Distributor | I2C and GPIO Expanders

Genuine NXP I2C and SMBus interface ICs, the PCA9548A 8-channel switch and the PCA9555 and PCA9554 I/O expanders, for expanding I/O and the bus.

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NXP Interface ICs Overview

BeiLuo supplies genuine NXP interface ICs, the small devices that expand the I2C bus and the GPIO of a microcontroller, so a system can add ports, addresses and channels without a larger host. NXP invented the I2C bus and its interface family is the natural companion to any I2C design. The family includes the PCA9548A, an 8-channel I2C switch that fans one upstream pair out to eight downstream buses so a designer can isolate a noisy or a hot-plug section and resolve an address conflict; the PCA9555, a 16-bit I2C and SMBus I/O expander with an interrupt output; and the PCA9554, an 8-bit I/O expander in the same style, so a small host can drive more buttons, LEDs, relays and control lines. The devices share the I2C and SMBus interface, operate over a broad voltage range, support up to several devices on one bus through the address pins and provide an interrupt to the host, and they come in small TSSOP and SO packages. Typical applications include an industrial control board, a consumer product, a server and a networking system that must add I/O or isolate a bus. Every device BeiLuo ships is factory-traceable and includes an import declaration, a certificate of origin and a RoHS compliance file. Our FAE team helps you choose the function, the channel count and the package and plan the pull-ups and the layout.

NXP Interface ICs Product Range

In-stock Interface ICs series available now, each with import documentation and FAE support. Click a model for full specifications and purchase information.

ModelFunctionBusChannelsVoltagePackage
PCA9548A8-channel I2C switchI2C82.3-5.5 VTSSOP24
PCA955516-bit I/O expanderI2C / SMBus162.3-5.5 VTSSOP24
PCA95548-bit I/O expanderI2C / SMBus82.3-5.5 VTSSOP16

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I read the NXP interface table?

Function sets what the device does, Bus the interface, Channels the number of ports or buses and Package the board fit.

Choose the function from whether you need more I/O or a bus switch.

Open the PCA9548A detail page

When do I need an I2C switch?

Use an I2C switch such as the PCA9548A when several downstream devices share an address, when a section must be isolated or hot-plugged, or when the bus capacitance must be divided, because the switch fans the upstream pair out to eight separate buses.

Our FAE team can help plan the bus.

Read the I2C design notes

How many devices fit on one I2C bus?

The address pins allow several expanders on one bus, so a designer adds I/O without a larger host. Keep the total bus capacitance in mind and use a switch to divide it where the bus grows large.

Our FAE team can review the addressing.

Read the interface IC guide

Are the devices genuine and documented?

Every NXP device BeiLuo ships is factory-traceable and includes an import declaration, a certificate of origin and a RoHS compliance file. Mainstream models are held in regional warehouses.

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