Orderable parts
| Type number | Orderable part number | Ordering code (12NC) | Package | Buy from distributors |
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| NCA9536DQ | NCA9536DQJ | 935693172118 | SOT505-3 | Order product |
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4-bit I²C and SMBus low-power I/O expander with configurable registers and interrupt
The NCA9536 is a 4-bit bidirectional I/O expander compliant with I²C and SMBus protocols, operating over a wide supply range of 1.65 V to 5.5 V. It enables remote GPIO expansion for microcontroller-based systems via a standard two-wire interface (SCL/SDA), supporting clock frequencies up to 1 MHz (Fast-Mode Plus).
Part of Nexperia’s advanced I²C-bus expander portfolio, the device is optimized for space-constrained applications requiring additional I/O such as LED control, button interfacing, sensor integration, status indication, and signal routing. Its compact form factor and low-power operation make it well-suited for consumer, industrial, and IoT designs.
The NCA9536 provides 4 bits in Configuration Register defining each I/O as input or output, 4 bits in Input Port Register capturing the logic state of input pins, 4 bits in Output Port Register controlling the output logic levels and 4 bits in Polarity Inversion Register allowing inversion of input logic (active HIGH or LOW). In addition, 2 bits in special function register are provided to disable the internal pull-up resistors and to configure P3 as an interrupt (INT) output.
The system controller configures the I/Os via the Configuration Register, accesses real-time data through the Input Port Register, and controls the outputs through the Output Port Registers. The Polarity Inversion Register allows flexible logic interpretation. All registers are accessible via the I²C interface.
The NCA9536 supports I²C General Call address (0x00), which upon receiving a specific reset command (0x06), to initiate a software-triggered reset. This is ideal for systems lacking hardware reset or requiring simultaneous reset of multiple devices. Additionally , Pin P3 can be configured as an interrupt output (INT), enabling efficient real-time input monitoring for applications like button interfaces or sensor events. Upon power-on reset, all registers are initialized to default states, and the internal state machine is set. The device features a fixed I²C-bus address, supporting single-device operation per bus.
Features
4-bit I²C-bus GPIO
Operating power supply voltage range of 1.65 V to 5.5 V
5 V tolerant I/Os
Polarity Inversion register
Software reset by General Call
P3 reconfigurable as Interrupt output
Low standby current
Noise filter on SCL/SDA inputs
No glitch on power-up
Internal power-on reset
4 I/O pins which default to 4 inputs with 100 kΩ internal pull-up resistor
0 Hz to 1 MHz clock frequency Fast-mode Plus I²C-bus
ESD protection:
HBM: ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 class 2 exceeds 2000 V
CDM: ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-002 class C3 exceeds 1000 V
Latch-up performance exceeds 100 mA per JESD 78B Class II
Packages offered: SOT1233-2 (X2SON8), TSSOP8 (SOT505-3)
Specified from -40 °C to +85 °C and from -40 °C to +125 °C
Parametrics
| Type number | VCC (V) | Logic switching levels | Power dissipation considerations | Tamb (°C) | Package name |
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| NCA9536DQ | 1.65 - 5.5 | CMOS | low | -40~85 | TSSOP8 |
Package
| Type number | Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) | Status | Marking | Package | Package information | Reflow-/Wave soldering | Packing |
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| NCA9536DQ | NCA9536DQJ (935693172118) |
Samples available / Development | A9536 |
TSSOP8 (SOT505-3) |
SOT505-3 | SOT505-3_118 |
Environmental information
| Type number | Orderable part number | Chemical content | RoHS | RHF-indicator |
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| NCA9536DQ | NCA9536DQJ | NCA9536DQ |
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Documentation (5)
| File name | Title | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCA9536 | 4-bit I²C and SMBus low-power I/O expander with configurable registers and interrupt | Data sheet | 2026-03-04 |
| AN90063 | Questions about package outline drawings | Application note | 2025-10-22 |
| nca9536 | NCA9536 IBIS model | IBIS model | 2026-02-14 |
| SOT505-3 | plastic, thin shrink small outline package; 8 leads; 0.65 mm pitch; 3 mm × 3 mm × 1.1 mm body | Package information | 2024-05-14 |
| SOT505-3_118 | TSSOP8; Reel pack for SMD, 13"; Q1/T1 product orientation | Packing information | 2024-02-01 |
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Longevity
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Models
| File name | Title | Type | Date |
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| nca9536 | NCA9536 IBIS model | IBIS model | 2026-02-14 |
Ordering, pricing & availability
| Type number | Orderable part number | Ordering code (12NC) | Status | Packing | Packing Quantity | Buy online |
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