TCA6408ARGTR Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
TCA6408ARGTR is a Texas Instruments 8-bit I2C I/O expander with 2-wire bus interface at up to 400 kHz, providing 8 configurable GPIO pins in a compact 16-pin QFN package. Supports 2-address selection via address pin and 1.65 V to 5.5 V supply voltage range. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- TCA6408ARGTR Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $0.4620(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of TCA6408ARGTR?
- 8-bit I2C I/O expander with 400 kHz Fast-mode I2C bus interface enabling GPIO expansion for MCUs with limited pin count
- 1.65 V to 5.5 V supply voltage range supporting both 1.8 V and 3.3 V/5 V logic systems with level-shifting capability
- Compact 16-pin QFN package with interrupt output for event-driven GPIO monitoring without continuous I2C polling overhead
What is TCA6408ARGTR used for?
TCA6408ARGTR is used to expand GPIO capacity in microcontroller-based systems such as industrial HMI panels, embedded Linux boards, and IoT gateway devices where the host MCU has insufficient I/O pins. Its I2C interface at up to 400 kHz allows easy daisy-chaining with other I2C peripherals for keyboard scanning, LED control, and relay driving applications. The 1.65 V to 5.5 V supply range makes it compatible with modern low-voltage SoCs and legacy 5 V MCUs in the same board design.
What are the specifications of TCA6408ARGTR?
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 |
| Address Bus Width | 2 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 0.4MHz |
| JESD-30 Code | S-PQCC-N16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Number of Bits | 8 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 8 |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | LCC16,.12SQ,20 |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.02mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 1.65V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 1.8V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | PARALLEL IO PORT, GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 2 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.90 |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia |
Where can I find the TCA6408ARGTR datasheet?
TCA6408ARGTR Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Texas Instruments
What are equivalent replacements for TCA6408ARGTR?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What I2C bus speed does TCA6408ARGTR support and how many GPIO pins does it add?
TCA6408ARGTR supports I2C Fast-mode at up to 400 kHz and provides 8 configurable GPIO pins that can be individually set as inputs or outputs. This allows a single-address device to expand an MCU with 8 additional digital I/O lines using only 2 wire SDA/SCL connections, reducing GPIO pin pressure in embedded system designs.
What supply voltage range does TCA6408ARGTR support for mixed-voltage board designs?
TCA6408ARGTR operates from a supply voltage of 1.65 V to 5.5 V, making it compatible with 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V, and 5 V logic systems on the same PCB. This wide voltage range enables use with modern low-power SoCs at 1.8 V as well as traditional 5 V microcontrollers without needing a separate voltage level translator for the 8 I/O lines.
How does TCA6408ARGTR compare to TCA6416A for applications needing only 8 I/O expansion pins?
TCA6408ARGTR provides 8 I/O pins in a smaller 16-pin QFN package compared to TCA6416A which offers 16 I/O pins in a larger 24-pin package. For applications requiring only 8 GPIO lines at 400 kHz I2C, TCA6408ARGTR saves approximately 30% board area while maintaining identical I2C interface behavior and 1.65 V to 5.5 V supply compatibility.
Can TCA6408ARGTR drive LEDs directly from its 8 output pins?
TCA6408ARGTR output pins can sink up to 25 mA per pin and source up to 10 mA per pin, enabling direct LED drive for low-current indicator LEDs without external driver transistors. For a status panel with 8 LEDs each drawing 10 mA, the device can drive all outputs simultaneously from a 3.3 V supply, simplifying circuit design in HMI and industrial indicator applications.
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