TCA9539 16-bit I2C I/O Expander

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TCA9539 16-bit I2C I/O Expander

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Part Number
TCA9539
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
TSSOP-24 7.80 mm x 4.40 mm; WQFN-24 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm; VQFN-24 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

The TCA9539 from Texas Instruments is a Signal_Chain 16-bit I2C I/O expander for general-purpose parallel input/output expansion over an I2C and SMBus two-line bidirectional bus. It operates from a 1.65 V to 5.5 V recommended supply range and supports 100 kHz Standard mode and 400 kHz Fast mode I2C clock frequencies. The device provides an open-drain active-low INT output, active-low RESET input, and two hardware address pins that allow up to four devices on one I2C bus. P-port I/O pins are 5 V tolerant and default to inputs at power-on. Package options include TSSOP-24, WQFN-24, and VQFN-24.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTCA9539
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package CaseTSSOP-24 7.80 mm x 4.40 mm; WQFN-24 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm; VQFN-24 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm
InterfaceI2C and SMBus; two-line bidirectional bus
I/O Expansion Width16 bits; general-purpose parallel input/output expansion
Supply Voltage Range1.65-5.5 V; recommended operating conditions
Supported I2C Clock Frequency100 kHz, 400 kHz; Standard mode and Fast mode
Interrupt OutputOpen-drain active-low INT; generated when an input port changes state; connect to VCC through pull-up resistor
Reset InputActive-low RESET; hardware reset input; connect to VCC through pull-up resistor if unused
Address Pins2 hardware address pins; A0 and A1 selectable address inputs
Maximum Devices Per I2C Bus4 devices; using A0 and A1 hardware address pins
I/O Port Voltage Tolerance5 V tolerant; P-port I/O pins
Default I/O StateInputs; at power-on, P00-P07 and P10-P17 are configured as inputs
Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage-0.5 to 6 V; VCC absolute maximum ratings
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage-0.5 to 6 V; VI absolute maximum ratings
Absolute Maximum Output Voltage-0.5 to 6 V; VO absolute maximum ratings
Input Clamp Current-20 mA; VI < 0 V
Output Clamp Current-20 mA; VO < 0 V
Input-Output Clamp Current±20 mA; VO < 0 V or VO > VCC
Continuous Output Low Current50 mA; VO = 0 to VCC absolute maximum ratings
Continuous Output High Current-50 mA; VO = 0 to VCC absolute maximum ratings
Continuous Current Through GND-250 mA; absolute maximum ratings
Continuous Current Through VCC160 mA; absolute maximum ratings
Maximum Junction Temperature100 °C; absolute maximum ratings
Storage Temperature-65 to 150 °C; absolute maximum ratings
ESD Rating HBM±2000 V; Human-body model, ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
ESD Rating CDM±1000 V; Charged-device model, JEDEC JESD22-C101
High-Level Input Voltage0.7 x VCC to VCC; SCL, SDA inputs
High-Level Input Voltage0.7 x VCC to 5.5 V; A0, A1, RESET, P07-P00, P10-P17 inputs
Low-Level Input Voltage-0.5 to 0.3 x VCC; SCL, SDA, A0, A1, RESET, P07-P00, P10-P17 inputs
High-Level Output Current-10 mA; P07-P00, P17-P10 outputs
Low-Level Output Current25 mA max; P00-P07, P10-P17, Tj <= 65°C
Low-Level Output Current18 mA max; P00-P07, P10-P17, Tj <= 85°C
Low-Level Output Current11 mA max; P00-P07, P10-P17, Tj <= 100°C
Low-Level Output Current6 mA max; INT, SDA, Tj <= 85°C
Low-Level Output Current3.5 mA max; INT, SDA, Tj <= 100°C
Operating Free-Air Temperature-40 to 85 °C; recommended operating conditions
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient108.8 °C/W; PW TSSOP-24 package
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient43.6 °C/W; RTW WQFN-24 package
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient48.4 °C/W; RGE VQFN-24 package
Input Diode Clamp Voltage-1.2 V max; II = -18 mA, VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
Power-On Reset Voltage Rising1.2 V typ, 1.5 V max; VCC rising, VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
Power-On Reset Voltage Falling0.75 V typ, 1 V max; VCC falling, VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
P-Port High-Level Output Voltage1.2 V min; IOH = -8 mA, VCC = 1.65 V
P-Port High-Level Output Voltage1.8 V min; IOH = -8 mA, VCC = 2.3 V
P-Port High-Level Output Voltage2.6 V min; IOH = -8 mA, VCC = 3 V
P-Port High-Level Output Voltage4.1 V min; IOH = -8 mA, VCC = 4.75 V
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The TCA9539 is a Texas Instruments 16-bit I2C I/O expander in the Signal_Chain category. It adds general-purpose parallel input/output through an I2C and SMBus two-line bidirectional interface, with support for 100 kHz Standard mode and 400 kHz Fast mode operation. Two address inputs, A0 and A1, select hardware addresses and allow up to four devices on the same I2C bus.

At power-on, ports P00-P07 and P10-P17 are configured as inputs. The P-port I/O pins are 5 V tolerant, while recommended operation spans a 1.65 V to 5.5 V supply range and -40 °C to 85 °C free-air temperature range. The device also provides an open-drain active-low INT output for input-port state changes and an active-low RESET input for hardware reset.

Package choices include TSSOP-24 at 7.80 mm x 4.40 mm, WQFN-24 at 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm, and VQFN-24 at 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm. Thermal resistance values are specified for each package, supporting package-level evaluation during board design.

Key Features

  • 16-bit general-purpose parallel I/O expansion
  • I2C and SMBus two-line bidirectional interface
  • Supports 100 kHz and 400 kHz I2C clocks
  • 1.65 V to 5.5 V recommended supply range
  • Open-drain active-low interrupt output for input changes
  • Active-low hardware reset input with pull-up option
  • Two address pins support four bus devices
  • P-port I/O pins are 5 V tolerant
  • Ports default to inputs at power-on
  • TSSOP-24, WQFN-24, and VQFN-24 package options

Typical Applications

  • I2C-controlled GPIO expansion
  • SMBus parallel I/O expansion
  • Multi-device I2C bus designs
  • Input change interrupt monitoring
  • 5 V tolerant port interfacing
  • Hardware reset controlled I/O systems
  • Low-voltage embedded I/O expansion

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for TCA9539, 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 interface does the TCA9539 use for host communication?

The TCA9539 communicates through an I2C and SMBus two-line bidirectional bus. The extracted specifications list supported I2C clock frequencies of 100 kHz for Standard mode and 400 kHz for Fast mode.

How many I/O lines does the TCA9539 provide?

The device provides 16 bits of general-purpose parallel input/output expansion. At power-on, P00-P07 and P10-P17 are configured as inputs according to the extracted datasheet facts.

What supply voltage range is recommended for the TCA9539?

The recommended operating supply range is 1.65 V to 5.5 V. The absolute maximum supply voltage rating is listed separately as -0.5 V to 6 V and should not be treated as the recommended operating range.

How many TCA9539 devices can share one I2C bus?

Up to four devices can be used on one I2C bus by selecting addresses with the two hardware address pins, A0 and A1. These pins are listed as selectable address inputs.

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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