The PCA9511DP is an innovative, hot-swappable I2C-bus buffer designed by NXP Semiconductors to enable the insertion or removal of cards into a live backplane without the need for powering down the system. Its robust design and advanced features make it an ideal solution for improving the flexibility and maintenance of high-availability systems.
Key Features
- Hot Swap Capability: The PCA9511DP allows for the hot swapping of I2C-bus cards without corrupting the data on the bus, ensuring uninterrupted communication and system uptime.
- Level Shifting: The device provides level shifting between different voltage levels on the bus, supporting a wide range of applications and ensuring compatibility with various logic levels.
- High Noise Immunity: Integrated rise-time accelerators offer improved noise immunity, making the PCA9511DP suitable for harsh electrical environments.
- Low Standby Current: Its low standby current helps in reducing the overall power consumption of the system, which is crucial for energy-sensitive applications.
Applications
The PCA9511DP is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Server backplanes and blade servers
- RAID systems
- Telecommunications equipment
- Industrial control systems
Technical Specifications
- Package: TSSOP8 (Plastic thin shrink small outline package)
- Supply Voltage: 2.3V to 3.6V for the PCA9511D version
- Bus Capacitance: Capable of handling capacitive loads up to 400 pF
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for industrial environments
Ordering Information
The PCA9511DP is available in a TSSOP8 package and can be ordered using the unique ordering code PCA9511DP,118. For detailed ordering and shipping information, customers should consult the NXP Semiconductors official website or contact their local sales representative.
