TCA4311 Hot-Swappable I2C Bus Buffer

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TCA4311 Hot-Swappable I2C Bus Buffer

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Part Number
TCA4311
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
SOIC-8 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm; VSSOP/MSOP-8 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

TCA4311 from Texas Instruments is a Signal_Chain hot-swappable I2C bus buffer for Standard Mode and Fast Mode I2C and SMBus devices. It is supplied in SOIC-8 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm and VSSOP/MSOP-8 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm packages. The device operates from 2.7 to 5.5 V across a -40 to 85 °C free-air temperature range. Key parameters include open-drain READY output, open-drain I2C pins with powered-off high impedance, 5.1 mA typical supply current at 5.5 V, 0.1 µA shutdown supply current, 95 µs enable time, and 30 ns disable time.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTCA4311
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package / CaseSOIC-8 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm; VSSOP/MSOP-8 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm
Supply Voltage Range2.7 to 5.5 V
Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage-0.5 to 7 V
Absolute Maximum I2C Bus Voltage-0.3 to 7 V, SDAIN, SCLIN, SDAOUT, SCLOUT
Absolute Maximum EN Input Voltage-0.3 to 7 V
Input Clamp Current-50 mA, VI < 0
Output Clamp Current-50 mA, VO < 0
Continuous Output Current±50 mA
Continuous Current Through VCC or GND±100 mA
Package Thermal Impedance, D Package97 °C/W, JESD51-7
Package Thermal Impedance, DGK Package172 °C/W, JESD51-7
Storage Temperature Range-65 to 150 °C
ESD Rating, Human Body Model8000 V, ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all pins
ESD Rating, Charged Device Model1000 V, JESD22-C101, all pins
High-Level Input Voltage, SDA and SCL0.7 x VCC to 5.5 V
High-Level Input Voltage, EN2 to 5.5 V
Low-Level Input Voltage, SDA and SCL-0.5 to 0.3 x VCC V
Low-Level Input Voltage, EN-0.5 to 0.8 V
Low-Level Output Current at VCC = 3 V3 mA
Low-Level Output Current at VCC = 4.5 V3 mA
Operating Free-Air Temperature-40 to 85 °C
Supply Current5.1 typ, 7 max mA, VCC = 5.5 V, VSDAIN = VSCLIN = 0 V
Shutdown Supply Current0.1 µA, EN = 0 V
Precharge Voltage0.8 min, 1 typ, 1.2 max V, SDA and SCL floating
Bus Idle Time50 min, 95 typ, 150 max µs
EN Threshold Voltage0.5 x VCC min, 0.9 x VCC max V
Disable Threshold Voltage0.1 x VCC min, 0.5 x VCC max V
EN Input Current±0.1 typ, ±1 max µA, EN from 0 V to VCC
Enable Time95 µs
Disable Time30 ns, EN to READY
SDAIN to READY Delay After STOP1.2 µs
SCLOUT/SDAOUT to READY Delay0.8 µs
READY Off-State Leakage Current±0.1 µA
READY Output Low Voltage0.4 V, IPULLUP = 3 mA
Transient Boosted Pull-Up Current1 min, 2 typ mA, positive transition on SDA/SCL, VCC = 2.7 V
Input-Output Offset Voltage0 min, 100 typ, 175 max mV, 10 kΩ to VCC on SDA/SCL, VCC = 3.3 V
Digital Input Capacitance10 pF
Output Low Voltage0 to 0.4 V, SDA/SCL pins, input = 0 V, ISINK = 3 mA
Input Leakage Current±5 µA, SDA/SCL pins = VCC = 5.5 V
Supported Bus ModesStandard Mode and Fast Mode I2C; SMBus devices
READY Output TypeOpen drain
I2C Pin TypeOpen-drain, powered-off high-impedance
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The TCA4311 is a Texas Instruments hot-swappable I2C bus buffer in the Signal_Chain category. It supports Standard Mode and Fast Mode I2C operation as well as SMBus devices, with open-drain SDA and SCL pins that remain high impedance when powered off. The READY output is open drain and indicates the connection state for bus insertion control.

Key Features

  • 2.7 to 5.5 V recommended supply range
  • Standard Mode and Fast Mode I2C support
  • SMBus device support from device description
  • Open-drain SDA and SCL pin structure
  • Powered-off high-impedance I2C pin behavior
  • Open-drain READY connection flag output
  • 0.1 µA shutdown supply current with EN low
  • 95 µs enable time from start-up circuitry
  • 30 ns disable time from EN to READY
  • 0.8 to 1.2 V SDA and SCL precharge
  • ±5 µA SDA and SCL input leakage
  • -40 to 85 °C operating free-air range

Typical Applications

  • Hot-swappable I2C bus segments
  • Standard Mode I2C connections
  • Fast Mode I2C connections
  • SMBus device connections
  • READY-monitored bus insertion
  • Powered-off high-impedance I2C segments
  • Open-drain READY flag interfaces

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for TCA4311, 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 range does the TCA4311 support?

The TCA4311 has a recommended operating supply voltage range of 2.7 to 5.5 V. Its absolute maximum supply voltage rating is -0.5 to 7 V over the operating free-air temperature range.

Which bus modes are supported by TCA4311?

The datasheet facts identify support for Standard Mode and Fast Mode I2C, along with SMBus devices. The SDA and SCL pins are open drain and specified as powered-off high impedance.

What packages are listed for this device?

The listed package options are SOIC-8 measuring 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm and VSSOP/MSOP-8 measuring 3.00 mm x 3.00 mm.

How is the READY output specified?

READY is specified as an open-drain connection flag output. The READY output low voltage is 0.4 V with IPULLUP = 3 mA, and READY off-state leakage current is ±0.1 µA.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 12, 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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