Product Overview
The PCAL6524HEA from NXP is a 24-bit I2C/SMBus I/O expander with 24 quasi-bidirectional I/O pins, programmable output drive strength, interrupt output, and reset in an HVQFN-28 package. Operating from 1.65V to 5.5V.
Key Specifications
| I/O Pins | 24 (quasi-bidirectional) |
| Interface | I2C/SMBus (up to 1MHz) |
| I2C Addresses | 4 selectable (A0-A1 pins) |
| Supply Voltage | 1.65 V to 5.5 V |
| Output Drive | Programmable (2-bit, 4 levels) |
| Input Trigger | Edge or level, per-pin mask |
| Interrupt Output | Active-low, open-drain |
| Reset | Active-low hardware reset |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package | HVQFN-28 (4.5×4.5mm) |
Features
- 24-bit I2C I/O expander with programmable output drive strength per pin
- Flexible interrupt logic with per-pin mask and edge/level triggering
Applications
- I/O expansion for processors with limited GPIO in industrial systems