PCA9560D: Dual 5-bit multiplexed 1-bit latched I2C EEPROM DIP switch

The PCA9560 is a 20-pin CMOS device consisting of two 6-bit non-volatile EEPROM registers, 5 hardware pin inputs and a 5-bit multiplexed output with one latched EEPROM bit. It is used for DIP switch-free or jumper-less system configuration and supports Mobile and Desktop VID Configuration, where 3 preset values (2 sets of internal non-volatile registers and 1 set of external hardware pins) set processor voltage for operation in either performance, deep sleep or deeper sleep modes. The PCA9560 is also useful in server and telecom/networking applications when used to replace DIP switches or jumpers, since the settings can be easily changed via I²C/SMBus without having to power down the equipment to open the cabinet. The non-volatile memory retains the most current setting selected before the power is turned off.

The PCA9560 typically resides between the CPU and Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) when used for CPU VID (Voltage IDentification code) configuration. It is used to bypass the CPU-defined VID values and provide a different set of VID values to the VRM, if an increase in the CPU voltage is desired. An increase in CPU voltage combined with an increase in CPU frequency leads to a performance boost of up to 7.5pct. Lower CPU voltage reduces power consumption. The main advantage of the PCA9560 over the older PCA9559 device in this application is that it contains two internal non-volatile EEPROM registers instead of just one, allowing three independent settings (performance operation, deep sleep mode and deeper sleep mode) instead of only two (performance operation and deep sleep mode). The PCA9560 is footprint compatible and a drop-in replacement for the PCA9559, without any software modifications required.

The PCA9560 has 2 address pins allow up to 4 devices to be placed on the same I²C bus or SMBus.

PCA9560D: Product Block Diagram
SOT163-1
Data Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Dual 5-bit multiplexed 1-bit latched I2C EEPROM DIP switch (REV 4.0) PDF (124.0 kB) PCA956019 May 2004
Application Notes (3)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Level shifting techniques in I2C-bus design (REV 1.0) PDF (52.0 kB) AN1044120 Jun 2007
I2C manual (REV 1.0) PDF (4.2 MB) AN1021627 Mar 2003
PCA8550 4-bit multiplexed/1-bit latched 5-bit I2C EEPROM (REV 1.0) PDF (60.0 kB) AN250_101 Oct 1998
Users Guides (3)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
I2C-bus specification and user manual (REV 6.0) PDF (1.4 MB) UM1020428 Apr 2014
I2C-bus specification and user manual (REV 5.0) PDF (1.6 MB) UM10204_JA03 Apr 2013
I2C Demonstration Board 2005-1 Quick Start Guide (REV 1.0) PDF (261.0 kB) UM1020613 Jun 2006
Brochures (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
NXP® I2C-bus solutions 2014: Smart, simple solutions for the 12 most common design concerns (REV 1.0) PDF (3.5 MB) 7501754001 Aug 2014
Package Information (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
plastic small outline package; 20 leads; body width 7.5 mm (REV 1.0) PDF (335.0 kB) SOT163-108 Feb 2016
Packing (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
SO20; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or J Ordering... (REV 2.0) PDF (246.0 kB) SOT163-1_11815 Apr 2013
Supporting Information (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Reflow Soldering Profile (REV 1.0) PDF (34.0 kB) REFLOW_SOLDERING_PROFILE30 Sep 2013
Wave Soldering Profile (REV 1.0) PDF (20.0 kB) WAVE_SOLDERING_PROFILE30 Sep 2013
Ordering Information
ProductStatusPackage versionOperating Temperature (Cel)I2C-bus (kHz)Operating voltage (VDC)Max Sink Current, per package (mA)Max Sink Current per bit (mA)No of AddressesNo of Outputs/Latched Outputs/Internal EEPROM Registers
PCA9560DEnd of LifeSOT163-10~704003.0~3.61002545?1?2
Package Information
Product IDPackage DescriptionOutline VersionReflow/Wave SolderingPackingProduct StatusPart NumberOrdering code(12NC)MarkingChemical ContentRoHS / Pb Free / RHFLeadFree Conversion DateMSLMSL LF
PCA9560DSOT163-1Reflow_Soldering_Profile Wave_Soldering_Profile
Reflow_Soldering_Profile Wave_Soldering_Profile
Bulk PackWithdrawnPCA9560D,112 (9352 703 31112)PCA9560Dweek 30, 200411