PCAL6408AEXX

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: GPIO Expander
• Characteristics: High-performance, low-power, 8-bit I/O expander with interrupt output
• Package: 24-pin TSSOP package
• Essence: The PCAL6408AEXX is designed to provide additional general-purpose input/output (GPIO) expansion for microcontroller-based systems.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging, with 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 1.65V to 5.5V
• Number of I/Os: 8
• I/O Voltage Levels: 1.8V to 5.5V
• Interrupt Output: Open-drain output with programmable polarity
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Interface: I2C-compatible interface with clock frequency up to 400kHz

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PCAL6408AEXX has a total of 24 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDD - Supply voltage
2. GND - Ground
3. SDA - Serial data input/output for I2C communication
4. SCL - Serial clock input for I2C communication
5. INT - Interrupt output
6. IO0 - General-purpose I/O pin 0
7. IO1 - General-purpose I/O pin 1
8. IO2 - General-purpose I/O pin 2
9. IO3 - General-purpose I/O pin 3
10. IO4 - General-purpose I/O pin 4
11. IO5 - General-purpose I/O pin 5
12. IO6 - General-purpose I/O pin 6
13. IO7 - General-purpose I/O pin 7 14-24. NC - No connection

Functional Features

• Provides additional GPIO expansion for microcontroller-based systems
• Supports bidirectional I/Os with programmable pull-up resistors
• Configurable interrupt output with programmable polarity
• Low standby current consumption for power-sensitive applications
• Supports hot insertion and removal of devices without bus contention or data corruption

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High-performance and low-power design
• Wide operating voltage range allows compatibility with various systems
• Flexible I/O voltage levels support a wide range of devices
• Programmable interrupt output enhances system responsiveness
• Small form factor package enables space-efficient designs

Disadvantages

• Limited number of I/O pins (8)
• Requires an I2C-compatible interface for communication

Working Principles

The PCAL6408AEXX operates as a GPIO expander by communicating with a microcontroller through the I2C interface. The microcontroller can configure the I/O pins as inputs or outputs, set their logic levels, and enable/disable internal pull-up resistors. The device monitors the state of the I/O pins and generates an interrupt when a change is detected, which can be used to trigger specific actions in the microcontroller.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The PCAL6408AEXX finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Industrial automation: Used for expanding the number of I/Os in control systems, PLCs, and industrial machinery.
2. Consumer electronics: Enables additional I/Os for smart home devices, gaming consoles, and audio/video equipment.
3. Automotive: Used in vehicle control modules, infotainment systems, and lighting controls for increased functionality.
4. Internet of Things (IoT): Provides GPIO expansion for IoT devices, sensors, and edge computing platforms.
5. Medical devices: Enables additional I/Os for medical equipment, patient monitoring systems, and diagnostic devices.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. PCAL6408BEXX - Similar to PCAL6408AEXX but with extended temperature range (-40°C to +125°C).
2. PCAL6408CEXX - Enhanced version with additional features such as programmable slew rate control and configurable interrupt debounce.
3. PCAL6416AEXX - 16-bit version of the PCAL6408AEXX, offering twice the number of I/O pins.

These alternative models provide similar functionality with slight variations in specifications and features.

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