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PCA9546ARGYR is a Interface - Specialized model from Texas Instruments, presented on TrustCompo for buyers who need clear sourcing and review context before RFQ. This listing sits in the Integrated Circuits (ICs) / Interface - Specialized product path. Known package information currently points to VQFN under the Texas Instruments brand listing. IC I2C SMBUS SWITCH 4CH 16-VQFN. TrustCompo combines the available model, brand, hierarchy, and specification details around PCA9546ARGYR so buyers can move faster from review to quotation.
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-
Min Quantity
1
Category
Integrated Circuits (ICs)Sub Category
Interface - SpecializedDescription
IC I2C SMBUS SWITCH 4CH 16-VQFN
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General description
The PCA9546A is a quad bi-directional translating switch controlled via the I2C-bus.
The SCL/SDA upstream pair fans out to four downstream pairs, or channels. Any individual SCx/SDx channel or combination of channels can be selected, determined by the contents of the programmable control register.
Features
•1-of-4 bi-directional translating switches
•I2C-bus interface logic; compatible with SMBus standards
•Active LOW reset input
•3 address pins allowing up to 8 devices on the I2C-bus
•Channel selection via I2C-bus, in any combination
•Power-up with all switch channels deselected
•Low Ronswitches
•Allows voltage level translation between 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V and 5 V buses
•No glitch on power-up
•Supports hot insertion
•Low stand-by current
•Operating power supply voltage range of 2.3 V to 5.5 V
•5 V tolerant Inputs
•0 kHz to 400 kHz clock frequency
•ESD protection exceeds 2000 V HBM per JESD22-A114, 200 V MM per JESD22-A115, and 1000 V CDM per JESD22-C101
•Latch-up testing is done to JEDEC Standard JESD78 which exceeds 100 mA
•Three packages offered: SO16, TSSOP16, and HVQFN16
The PCA9546A is a quad bi-directional translating switch controlled via the I2C-bus.
The SCL/SDA upstream pair fans out to four downstream pairs, or channels. Any individual SCx/SDx channel or combination of channels can be selected, determined by the contents of the programmable control register.
Features
•1-of-4 bi-directional translating switches
•I2C-bus interface logic; compatible with SMBus standards
•Active LOW reset input
•3 address pins allowing up to 8 devices on the I2C-bus
•Channel selection via I2C-bus, in any combination
•Power-up with all switch channels deselected
•Low Ronswitches
•Allows voltage level translation between 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V and 5 V buses
•No glitch on power-up
•Supports hot insertion
•Low stand-by current
•Operating power supply voltage range of 2.3 V to 5.5 V
•5 V tolerant Inputs
•0 kHz to 400 kHz clock frequency
•ESD protection exceeds 2000 V HBM per JESD22-A114, 200 V MM per JESD22-A115, and 1000 V CDM per JESD22-C101
•Latch-up testing is done to JEDEC Standard JESD78 which exceeds 100 mA
•Three packages offered: SO16, TSSOP16, and HVQFN16
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Product Attribute
Part Status
Active
Product Attribute
REACH Status
REACH Unaffected
Product Attribute
ECCN
EAR99
Product Attribute
Lead Free
Lead Free
Product Attribute
Lifecycle Status
ACTIVE (Last Updated: 3 days ago)
Product Attribute
Mounting Type
Surface Mount
Part Status
Active
REACH Status
REACH Unaffected
ECCN
EAR99
Lead Free
Lead Free
Lifecycle Status
ACTIVE (Last Updated: 3 days ago)
Mounting Type
Surface Mount
Min Operating Temperature
-40°C
Factory Lead Time
6 Weeks
Packaging
Tape & Reel (TR)
Max Operating Temperature
85°C
Categories
Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)
260
Interface
I2C, SMBus
Manufacturer
Texas
Terminal Position
QUAD
Terminal Pitch
0.5mm
Thickness
900μm
Throw Configuration
4PST
Temperature Grade
INDUSTRIAL
Packing Method
TR
Max Power Dissipation
400mW
Package / Case
16-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Bandwidth
400 kHz
Output Polarity
TRUE
Radiation Hardening
No
Length
4mm
Number Of Terminations
16
Supply Voltage
2.5V
Pin Count
16
Number Of Pins
16
Mount
Surface Mount
Pbfree Code
yes
Number Of Functions
2
Number Of Outputs
1
Height
1mm
Operating Supply Current
3μA
Load Capacitance
50pF
Power Dissipation
400mW
Resistance
45Ohm
Width
3.5mm
Weight
37.194574mg
Sub-Categories
Interface - Specialized
Applications
Translating Switch
Base Part Number
CA9546
Manufacturer'S Part No.
PCA9546ARGYR
RoHS Status
ROHS3 Compliant
JESD-609 Code
e4
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)
2 (1 Year)
HTSUS
8542.39.0001
ECCN Code
EAR99
Terminal Finish
Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)
Logic Function
Multiplexer
Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup)
5.5V
Number Of Channels
4
Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup)
2.3V
Voltage - Supply
2.3V~5.5V
Propagation Delay
1 ns
Max Frequency
400kHz
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PCA9546ARGYR is a Interface - Specialized component from Texas Instruments. This product page summarizes the core sourcing details buyers need before checking price, availability, documentation, or samples.
What package and description are listed for PCA9546ARGYR?
PCA9546ARGYR is listed with package reference VQFN. The current product description is IC I2C SMBUS SWITCH 4CH 16-VQFN, and buyers should confirm package, footprint, and electrical details against the datasheet or quotation notes before approval.
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