TCA9554 8-bit I2C I/O Expander

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TCA9554 8-bit I2C I/O Expander

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Part Number
TCA9554
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
16-pin TSSOP 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm, SSOP 4.90 mm x 3.90 mm, SSOP 6.20 mm x 5.30 mm, SOIC 7.50 mm x 10.30 mm
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

TCA9554 from Texas Instruments is a Signal_Chain 8-bit I2C I/O expander for general-purpose parallel input/output expansion. It operates from a 1.65-5.5 V supply and supports Standard-mode and Fast-mode I2C at 100 kHz and 400 kHz. The device provides 8 P-port channels, three hardware address pins for up to 8 devices on one I2C bus, and an open-drain active-low INT output that indicates input-port state changes. At power-up, all channels are configured as inputs. Package options include 16-pin TSSOP, SSOP, and SOIC formats with listed body sizes.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTCA9554
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package / Case16-pin TSSOP 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm, SSOP 4.90 mm x 3.90 mm, SSOP 6.20 mm x 5.30 mm, SOIC 7.50 mm x 10.30 mm
Supply Voltage Range1.65-5.5 V; operating power-supply voltage
I2C Clock Frequency100 kHz and 400 kHz; supports Standard-mode and Fast-mode I2C
I/O Port Count8 bits; general-purpose parallel input/output expansion
Interrupt OutputOpen-drain active-low INT; generated when an input port changes state
Address Pins3 pins; A0, A1, A2 hardware-selectable address inputs
Maximum Devices Per I2C Bus8 devices; using three hardware address pins
Power-Up I/O StateAll channels configured as inputs; at power-up
Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage-0.5 to 6 V; VCC over operating free-air temperature range
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage-0.5 to 6 V; input voltage may be exceeded if input current ratings are observed
Absolute Maximum Output Voltage-0.5 to 6 V; output voltage may be exceeded if output current ratings are observed
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 Current Per P-Port50 mA; VO = 0 to VCC, absolute maximum rating
Continuous Output High Current Per P-Port-50 mA; VO = 0 to VCC, absolute maximum rating
Continuous Current Through GND250 mA; all P-ports, absolute maximum rating
Continuous Current Through VCC-160 mA; absolute maximum rating
Maximum Junction Temperature100 °C; absolute maximum rating
Storage Temperature-65 to 150 °C; absolute maximum rating
ESD Human Body Model±2000 V; per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
ESD Charged Device Model±1000 V; per JEDEC JESD22-C101
Recommended Supply Voltage1.65-5.5 V; recommended operating conditions
SCL/SDA High-Level Input VoltageMin 0.7 x VCC, Max VCC; VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
A0/A1/A2/P-Port High-Level Input VoltageMin 0.7 x VCC, Max 5.5 V; VCC = 1.65 V to 2.7 V
A0/A1/A2/P-Port High-Level Input VoltageMin 0.8 x VCC, Max 5.5 V; VCC = 3 V to 5.5 V
SCL/SDA Low-Level Input VoltageMin -0.5 V, Max 0.3 x VCC; VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
A0/A1/A2/P-Port Low-Level Input VoltageMin -0.5 V, Max 0.3 x VCC; VCC = 1.65 V to 2.7 V
A0/A1/A2/P-Port Low-Level Input VoltageMin -0.5 V, Max 0.2 x VCC; VCC = 3 V to 5.5 V
P-Port Low-Level Output Current25 mA; Tj <= 65 °C, recommended operating condition
P-Port Low-Level Output Current18 mA; Tj <= 85 °C, recommended operating condition
P-Port Low-Level Output Current9 mA; Tj <= 100 °C, recommended operating condition
INT/SDA Low-Level Output Current6 mA; Tj <= 85 °C, recommended operating condition
INT/SDA Low-Level Output Current3 mA; Tj <= 100 °C, recommended operating condition
P-Port High-Level Output Current-10 mA; any P-port P7-P0
Recommended Continuous Current Through GND200 mA; all P-ports P7-P0, INT, and SDA
Recommended Continuous Current Through VCC-80 mA; all P-ports P7-P0
Operating Free-Air Temperature-40 to 85 °C; recommended operating conditions
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient122 °C/W; PW TSSOP, 16 pins
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient121.7 °C/W; DBQ SSOP, 16 pins
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient113.2 °C/W; DB SSOP, 16 pins
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient84.7 °C/W; DW SOIC, 16 pins
Input Diode Clamp VoltageMax -1.2 V; II = -18 mA, VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
Power-On Reset Voltage RisingTyp 1.2 V, Max 1.5 V; VI = VCC or GND, IO = 0
Power-On Reset Voltage FallingTyp 0.75 V, Max 1 V; VI = VCC or GND, IO = 0
P-Port High-Level Output VoltageMin 1.2 V; VCC = 1.65 V, IOH = -8 mA
P-Port High-Level Output VoltageMin 1.8 V; VCC = 2.3 V, IOH = -8 mA
P-Port High-Level Output VoltageMin 2.6 V; VCC = 3 V, IOH = -8 mA
P-Port High-Level Output VoltageMin 4.1 V; VCC = 4.5 V, IOH = -8 mA
SDA Low-Level Output CurrentMin 3 mA, Typ 11 mA; VOL = 0.4 V, VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
INT Low-Level Output CurrentMin 3 mA, Typ 7 mA; VOL = 0.4 V, VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
SCL/SDA Input Current±1 µA; VI = VCC or GND, VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
A0/A1/A2 Input Current±1 µA; VI = VCC or GND, VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
P-Port High-Level Input Current1 µA; VI = VCC, VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
P-Port Low-Level Input Current-100 µA; VI = GND, VCC = 1.65 V to 5.5 V
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Product Overview

The TCA9554 is a Texas Instruments 8-bit I2C I/O expander in the Signal_Chain category. It adds general-purpose parallel input/output expansion through an I2C interface and supports Standard-mode and Fast-mode operation at 100 kHz and 400 kHz. Three hardware address pins, A0, A1, and A2, allow up to 8 devices on the same I2C bus.

The device operates from a 1.65-5.5 V supply. At power-up, all channels are configured as inputs, and an open-drain active-low INT output is generated when an input port changes state. Recommended operating conditions include -40 to 85 °C free-air temperature and specified P-port, SDA, and INT current limits.

Package options cover 16-pin TSSOP 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm, SSOP 4.90 mm x 3.90 mm, SSOP 6.20 mm x 5.30 mm, and SOIC 7.50 mm x 10.30 mm. Thermal resistance junction-to-ambient values are specified for the PW TSSOP, DBQ SSOP, DB SSOP, and DW SOIC packages.

Key Features

  • 8-bit general-purpose parallel input/output expansion
  • 1.65-5.5 V recommended supply range
  • Standard-mode and Fast-mode I2C support
  • 100 kHz and 400 kHz I2C clock operation
  • Open-drain active-low INT for input state changes
  • Three hardware address pins A0, A1, and A2
  • Up to 8 devices on one I2C bus
  • All channels power up configured as inputs
  • -40 to 85 °C operating free-air temperature
  • 16-pin TSSOP, SSOP, and SOIC package options

Typical Applications

  • I2C GPIO expansion
  • Parallel input/output expansion
  • Addressable multi-device I2C buses
  • Input state change interrupt monitoring
  • Low-voltage digital control interfaces
  • Systems needing power-up input defaults

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for TCA9554, 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 type of device is the TCA9554?

The TCA9554 is an 8-bit I2C I/O expander from Texas Instruments. It provides general-purpose parallel input/output expansion through an I2C interface and supports Standard-mode and Fast-mode clock operation.

What supply voltage range does the TCA9554 support?

The TCA9554 operating and recommended supply voltage range is 1.65-5.5 V. Absolute maximum VCC is specified as -0.5 to 6 V over the operating free-air temperature range.

How many TCA9554 devices can share one I2C bus?

Up to 8 TCA9554 devices can share one I2C bus when the three hardware address pins A0, A1, and A2 are used for address selection.

What happens to the I/O ports at power-up?

At power-up, all TCA9554 channels are configured as inputs. The device also provides an open-drain active-low INT output generated when an input port changes state.

Which package options are listed for the TCA9554?

Listed package options include 16-pin TSSOP 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm, SSOP 4.90 mm x 3.90 mm, SSOP 6.20 mm x 5.30 mm, and SOIC 7.50 mm x 10.30 mm.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 8, 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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