PCA9536 4-bit I2C I/O Expander

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PCA9536 4-bit I2C I/O Expander

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Part Number
PCA9536
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
SOIC-8 D, 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm; VSSOP-8 DGK, 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

PCA9536 from Texas Instruments is a Signal_Chain 4-bit I2C I/O expander offered in SOIC-8 D, 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm, and VSSOP-8 DGK, 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm packages. It operates from a 2.3 to 5.5 V recommended supply range and supports Fast I2C bus operation up to 400 kHz. The device provides four general-purpose P0 to P3 I/O ports that power up as inputs with weak pullup to VCC and are 5-V tolerant. Key limits include -40 to 85 °C operating free-air temperature, 2000 V HBM ESD rating, and 1000 V CDM ESD rating.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberPCA9536
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package / CaseSOIC-8 D, 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm; VSSOP-8 DGK, 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm
Supply Voltage Range2.3 to 5.5 V; recommended operating condition
I2C Bus Speed400 kHz; Fast I2C bus support
I/O Port Count4 bits; P0 to P3 general-purpose I/O ports
I/O Default Power-Up StateInputs with weak pullup to VCC; at power on
I/O Voltage Tolerance5-V tolerant; I/O ports
Pin P0 FunctionP-port input-output, push-pull; pin 1
Pin P1 FunctionP-port input-output, push-pull; pin 2
Pin P2 FunctionP-port input-output, push-pull; pin 3
Pin P3 FunctionP-port input-output, push-pull; pin 5
SCL Pin FunctionSerial clock bus; pin 6; connect to VCC through pullup resistor
SDA Pin FunctionSerial data bus; pin 7; connect to VCC through pullup resistor
Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage-0.5 to 6 V; VCC
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage-0.5 to 6 V; VI
Absolute Maximum Output Voltage-0.5 to 6 V; VO
Input Clamp Current-20 mA; VI < 0
Output Clamp Current-20 mA; VO < 0
Input/Output Clamp Current+/-20 mA; VO < 0 or VO > VCC
Continuous Output Low Current50 mA; VO = 0 to VCC
Continuous Output High Current-50 mA; VO = 0 to VCC
Continuous Current Through GND-200 mA; absolute maximum rating
Continuous Current Through VCC160 mA; absolute maximum rating
Storage Temperature-65 to 150 °C; Tstg
HBM ESD Rating2000 V; Human body model, per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all pins
CDM ESD Rating1000 V; Charged device model, per JEDEC JESD22-C101, all pins
SCL/SDA High-Level Input Voltage0.7 x VCC to 5.5 V; recommended operating condition
P-Port High-Level Input Voltage2 to 5.5 V; P3-P0 recommended operating condition
SCL/SDA Low-Level Input Voltage-0.5 to 0.3 x VCC V; recommended operating condition
P-Port Low-Level Input Voltage-0.5 to 0.8 V; P3-P0 recommended operating condition
High-Level Output Current-10 mA; P3-P0 recommended operating condition
Low-Level Output Current25 mA; P3-P0 recommended operating condition
Operating Free-Air Temperature-40 to 85 °C; TA recommended operating condition
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance141.9 °C/W; D SOIC-8 package
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance183.7 °C/W; DGK VSSOP-8 package
Input Diode Clamp Voltage-1.2 to 0 V; II = -18 mA, VCC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
Power-On Reset Voltage Rising1.2 to 1.6 V; VI = VCC or GND, IO = 0
Power-On Reset Voltage Falling0.75 to 1 V; VI = VCC or GND, IO = 0
P-Port High-Level Output Voltage1.8 V min; VCC = 2.3 V, IOH = -8 mA
P-Port High-Level Output Voltage2.6 V min; VCC = 3 V, IOH = -8 mA
P-Port High-Level Output Voltage4.1 V min; VCC = 4.5 V or 4.75 V, IOH = -8 mA
SDA Low-Level Output Current3 mA min, 10 mA max; VOL = 0.4 V, VCC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
P-Port Low-Level Output Current8 mA min, 10 to 32 mA max; VOL = 0.5 V, VCC = 2.3 V to 4.75 V
P-Port Low-Level Output Current10 mA min, 13 to 44 mA max; VOL = 0.7 V, VCC = 2.3 V to 4.75 V
SCL/SDA Input Current+/-1 µA; VI = VCC or GND, VCC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
P-Port High-Level Input Current1 µA max; VI = VCC, VCC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
P-Port Low-Level Input Current-100 µA; VI = GND, VCC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
Operating Mode Supply Current73 µA typ, 150 µA max; VCC = 5.5 V, VI = VCC, IO = 0, I/O = inputs, fscl = 400 kHz
Operating Mode Supply Current14 µA typ, 25 µA max; VCC = 5.5 V, VI = VCC, IO = 0, I/O = inputs, fscl = 100 kHz
Standby Mode Supply Current0.25 µA typ, 1.8 µA max; VCC = 5.5 V, VI = VCC, IO = 0, I/O = inputs, fscl = 0 kHz
Additional Standby Current0.35 mA typ; one input at VCC - 0.6 V, other inputs at VCC or GND, VCC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
SCL Input Capacitance4 pF typ, 5 pF max; VI = VCC or GND, VCC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
SDA I/O Capacitance5 pF typ, 6.5 pF max; VIO = VCC or GND, VCC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
P-Port I/O Capacitance7.5 pF typ, 9.5 pF max; VIO = VCC or GND, VCC = 2.3 V to 5.5 V
Standard Mode I2C Clock Frequency0 to 100 kHz; recommended I2C timing
Standard Mode I2C Clock High Time4 µs min; tsch
Standard Mode I2C Clock Low Time4.7 µs min; tscl
Standard Mode I2C Spike Time50 ns max; tsp
Standard Mode I2C Serial Data Setup Time250 ns min; tsds
Standard Mode I2C Serial Data Hold Time0 ns min; tsdh
Standard Mode I2C Input Rise Time1000 ns max; ticr
Standard Mode I2C Input Fall Time300 ns max; ticf
Standard Mode I2C Output Fall Time300 ns max; 10-pF to 400-pF bus
Standard Mode I2C Bus Free Time4.7 µs min; between Stop and Start
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The PCA9536 is a Texas Instruments 4-bit I2C I/O expander in the Signal_Chain category. It provides four general-purpose P0 to P3 ports, with each P-port defined as a push-pull input-output. At power on, the I/O ports default to inputs with weak pullup to VCC, and the I/O ports are 5-V tolerant.

The recommended supply range is 2.3 to 5.5 V. I2C operation supports Standard Mode from 0 to 100 kHz and Fast I2C bus operation up to 400 kHz. SCL is the serial clock bus on pin 6 and SDA is the serial data bus on pin 7; both are specified to connect to VCC through pullup resistors.

Package options are SOIC-8 D at 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm and VSSOP-8 DGK at 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm. The recommended operating free-air temperature range is -40 to 85 °C, with junction-to-ambient thermal resistance of 141.9 °C/W for SOIC-8 and 183.7 °C/W for VSSOP-8. Applications include I2C-based expansion of four digital I/O lines, push-pull P-port control, and low-current standby I/O interfaces.

Key Features

  • 4-bit P0 to P3 general-purpose I/O port expansion
  • 2.3 to 5.5 V recommended supply operation
  • Fast I2C bus support up to 400 kHz
  • I/O ports power up as weak-pullup inputs
  • 5-V tolerant P-port I/O interface
  • P0 to P3 push-pull input-output ports
  • SCL and SDA require pullup resistors to VCC
  • -40 to 85 °C operating free-air temperature
  • 0.25 µA typical standby supply current at 5.5 V
  • SOIC-8 and VSSOP-8 package options

Typical Applications

  • I2C digital I/O expansion
  • Four-bit GPIO control
  • Push-pull P-port interfaces
  • 5-V tolerant I/O connections
  • Low-current standby I/O designs
  • SCL/SDA serial bus systems
  • SOIC-8 or VSSOP-8 assemblies

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for PCA9536, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For analog and signal-chain sourcing, supply voltage, bandwidth, accuracy, noise level, package, temperature grade, input/output configuration and qualification requirements should be verified before approval.

FAQ

What supply voltage range does the PCA9536 support?

The PCA9536 has a recommended supply voltage range of 2.3 to 5.5 V. Absolute maximum VCC is specified from -0.5 to 6 V, so design operation should remain within the recommended operating range.

How many I/O ports are available on the PCA9536?

The PCA9536 provides 4 bits of general-purpose I/O through P0, P1, P2, and P3. Each P-port is specified as a push-pull input-output, and the ports power up as inputs with weak pullup to VCC.

What I2C clock speeds are specified for PCA9536?

The device supports Fast I2C bus operation up to 400 kHz. Standard Mode I2C timing is also specified from 0 to 100 kHz, with 4 µs minimum clock high time and 4.7 µs minimum clock low time.

What packages are listed for the PCA9536?

The listed package options are SOIC-8 D measuring 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm and VSSOP-8 DGK measuring 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm. Thermal resistance is 141.9 °C/W for SOIC-8 and 183.7 °C/W for VSSOP-8.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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