I2C Bus Buffer 8-Pin TSSOP T/R

The PCA9605 is a monolithic CMOS integrated circuit for bus buffering in applications including I²C-bus, SMBus, DDC, PMBus, and other systems based on similar principles. The buffer extends the bus load limit by buffering both the SCL and SDA lines, allowing the maximum permissible bus capacitance on both sides of the buffer. The PCA9605 includes a unidirectional buffer for the clock signal, and a bidirectional buffer for the data signal. Slave devices which employ clock stretching are therefore not supported. In its most basic implementation, the buffer will allow an extended number of slave devices to be attached to one (or more) master devices. In this case, all master devices would be positioned on the Sxx_IN side of the PCA9605. The direction pin (DIR) further enhances this function by allowing the unidirectional clock signal to be reversed, thus allowing master devices on both sides of the buffer. The enable (EN) function allows sections of the bus to be isolated. Individual parts of the system can be brought on-line successively. This means a controlled start-up using a diverse range of components, operating speeds and loads is easily achieved.

• Simple impedance isolating buffer for 2-wire buses
• 30 mA maximum static open-drain pull-down capability supports a wide range of bus standards
• Works with I²C-bus (Standard-mode, Fast-mode, Fast-mode Plus), SMBus (standard and high power mode), and PMBus
• Fast switching times allow operation in excess of 1 MHz
• Enable allows bus segments to be disconnected
• Hysteresis on inputs provides noise immunity
• Operating voltages from 2.7 V to 5.5 V
• Very low supply current
• Uncomplicated characteristics suitable for quick implementation in most common 2-wire bus applications
• Electronic signs and displays
• Lighting control (including architectural and stage lighting)
• Game consoles/boxes
• Gaming machine networks
• Building automation
• TV/projector/monitor interconnection (DDC)
• Power management systems
• Desktop and portable computers
• Security systems
• Interfacing standard 3 mA I²C-bus parts to a 30 mA Fm+ bus