MC33972ATEWR2 - 22-Switch Detection Interface w/ Wake-up | NXP
Référence : MC33972ATEWR2 ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.12 | $4,12 |
| 10 | $3.78 | $37,80 |
| 100 | $3.21 | $321,00 |
| 500 | $2.74 | $1 370,00 |
| 1 000 | $2.3 | $2 300,00 |
MC33972ATEWR2 Présentation
A switch detection interface is a mixed-signal ASIC that replaces dozens of discrete input circuits in body, chassis, and industrial controllers by providing programmable pull-up or pull-down wetting current, programmable wet/dry switch thresholds, and on-chip debounce, all reported through a single high-speed SPI port. The MC33972 sits in the broader hierarchy: switch detection interface -> contact monitor IC -> body controller / BCM subsystem -> automotive ECU, and competes in the same node as TI's MSDI parts and onsemi's NCV73xx family for distributed switch scanning.
Key features include a Normal mode that supplies pull-up or pull-down current while monitoring change-of-state, a Sleep mode with very low quiescent current for low standby power, an interrupt output that wakes the host MCU on any switch event, and built-in ESD protection on the switch inputs. The device supports both 3.3 V and 5.0 V SPI operation, making it directly compatible with the dominant automotive and industrial MCU families without level shifters.
The architecture uses a precision current source for wetting, a programmable threshold comparator per channel, and an on-chip analog MUX to expose any input voltage to an external ADC. According to the NXP datasheet, this combination eliminates external resistor networks and allows one MC33972 to replace many opto-isolated or resistor-divider switch inputs.
Typical applications include automotive body control modules reading door, seat, and lighting switches, industrial PLC digital input modules, aircraft and process control switch panels, and security-system keypad or contact-monitoring arrays. In all of these, the suppressed wake-up feature lets the MCU stay asleep until a real switch event occurs.
When designing with this part, place a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VDD pin, and follow the SPI timing diagram in the datasheet for maximum SCLK frequency. The exposed pad on the BSSOP-32 package must be soldered to the PCB ground plane for thermal and ESD performance.
This page synthesizes NXP datasheet parameters, DigiKey/Mouser distributor pricing, drop-in pin-compatible alternatives, and practical design notes that go beyond the datasheet's typical-application schematic, providing an engineering decision baseline for selecting the MC33972ATEWR2.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour MC33972ATEWR2 — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec MC33972ATEWR2 (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Function, Packaging, Wetting Current.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
MC33972TEWR2
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MC33972AEWR2
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MC33972EWR2
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MC33972ATEWR2 Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Fonction | Multiple switch detection interface with suppressed wake-up |
| Number of Switch Channels | 22 |
| Host Interface | SPI (3.3 V / 5.0 V compatible) |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.1 V to 5.25 V |
| Analog Multiplexer | 22-to-1 (per NXP datasheet) |
| Boîtier / Format | 32-BSSOP Exposed Pad (SOIC-32 EP) |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Lead Free Status | Lead Free / RoHS Compliant |
| Operating Modes | Normal and Sleep (low Iq) |
| Wake-up Output | Interrupt to host MCU on switch event |
| ESD Protection | On-chip, on switch inputs (per datasheet) |
| Wetting Current | Programmable pull-up or pull-down |
| Switch Threshold | Programmable wet / dry threshold |
| Primary Applications | Automotive BCM, industrial PLC inputs, security panels |
Configuration des broches de MC33972ATEWR2
| Broche 1 | VDD — Supply voltage (3.1 V to 5.25 V) |
| Broche 2 | GND — Ground |
| Broche 3 | CS — SPI chip select (active low) |
| Broche 4 | SCLK — SPI serial clock |
| Broche 5 | MOSI — SPI master-out slave-in |
| Broche 6 | MISO — SPI master-in slave-out |
| Broche 7 | INT — Wake-up interrupt output |
| Broche 8 | AMUX — 22-to-1 analog multiplexer output |
| Broche 9 | SG0 — Switch input channel 0 |
| Broche 10 | SG1 — Switch input channel 1 |
| Broche 11 | SG2 — Switch input channel 2 |
| Broche 12 | SG3 — Switch input channel 3 |
| Broche 13 | SG4 — Switch input channel 4 |
| Broche 14 | SG5 — Switch input channel 5 |
| Broche 15 | SG6 — Switch input channel 6 |
| Broche 16 | SG7 — Switch input channel 7 |
| Broche 17 | SG8 — Switch input channel 8 |
| Broche 18 | SG9 — Switch input channel 9 |
| Broche 19 | SG10 — Switch input channel 10 |
| Broche 20 | SG11 — Switch input channel 11 |
| Broche 21 | SG12 — Switch input channel 12 |
| Broche 22 | SG13 — Switch input channel 13 |
| Broche 23 | SG14 — Switch input channel 14 |
| Broche 24 | SG15 — Switch input channel 15 |
| Broche 25 | SG16 — Switch input channel 16 |
| Broche 26 | SG17 — Switch input channel 17 |
| Broche 27 | SG18 — Switch input channel 18 |
| Broche 28 | SG19 — Switch input channel 19 |
| Broche 29 | SG20 — Switch input channel 20 |
| Broche 30 | SG21 — Switch input channel 21 |
| Broche 31 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Broche 32 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Applications typiques
MC33972ATEWR2 convient pour 6 applications: Automotive Body Control Module (BCM), Industrial PLC Digital Input Module, Aircraft Switch Panel Monitor, Security System Keypad / Contact Monitor, Process Control Switch Array, HVAC / Building Automation Input Module.
Automotive Body Control Module (BCM)
The MC33972ATEWR2's 22-channel switch monitor is purpose-built for body control modules that read door ajar, trunk, hood, seatbelt, lighting, and mirror switches. Its programmable pull-up and pull-down wetting current eliminates the dozens of discrete resistors normally wired to each input, and the SPI bus offloads scanning from the MCU so the BCM firmware stays simple. With Sleep mode drawing only a few microamps and a suppressed wake-up interrupt that wakes the host MCU on any switch event, the MC33972ATEWR2 keeps the BCM's quiescent current within the strict automotive standby budget, and its 3.1-5.25 V supply matches the typical 5 V BCM rail directly.
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Industrial PLC Digital Input Module
In a 24-channel industrial PLC digital input card, the MC33972ATEWR2 can replace two optocoupler-and-resistor networks per channel with a single SPI read, shrinking the BOM and PCB area dramatically. The 3.1-5.25 V supply rails from the PLC's 5 V logic supply without level shifting, and the 22-to-1 analog multiplexer lets the host ADC read switch contact voltages for diagnostic purposes (open / closed / wire-break). The exposed pad on the BSSOP-32 package grounds to the chassis for ESD immunity, important in factory automation cabinets where switching transients are common.
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Aircraft Switch Panel Monitor
Cockpit switch panels in small aircraft have many toggle, rocker, and pushbutton contacts that need to be reported to the avionics MCU with very low quiescent current. The MC33972ATEWR2's ability to monitor 22 contacts through one SPI port, combined with its low-Iq Sleep mode, makes it well suited for these avionics nodes where battery life and panel wiring weight matter. The 32-BSSOP EP package is small enough to fit behind the panel, and the suppressed wake-up ensures the avionics MCU wakes only when a real switch actuation occurs, not from switch bounce.
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Security System Keypad / Contact Monitor
Security panels must monitor dozens of window, door, and motion-detector contacts while drawing minimal standby current from a backup battery. The MC33972ATEWR2 reads up to 22 contacts through a single SPI port, replacing a large optoisolator array and reducing quiescent current well below what discrete designs can achieve. Its on-chip debounce and programmable wet/dry thresholds allow direct wiring of long cable runs without false triggers, and the suppressed wake-up interrupt wakes the panel MCU only when an actual contact changes state - critical for multi-year battery-backed installations.
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Process Control Switch Array
Process control front-ends aggregate many limit-switch, pressure-switch, and selector-switch contacts into a centralized controller. The MC33972ATEWR2 reports all 22 switch states through one SPI read to the controller MCU, dramatically simplifying firmware and wiring harness compared to scanning GPIO pins individually. The 22-to-1 analog multiplexer additionally lets the host ADC read switch contact voltages for predictive maintenance - detecting slowly rising contact resistance before a failure occurs. Operating from 3.1-5.25 V, it interfaces directly with the 5 V rails common in process control racks.
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HVAC / Building Automation Input Module
Building automation controllers read dozens of thermostat, airflow, and occupancy sensor contacts distributed across a floor. The MC33972ATEWR2 collapses what would otherwise be a large optoisolator input board into one BSSOP-32 chip, reporting all switch states to the building MCU through a single SPI port. Its low-Iq Sleep mode suits battery-backed or PoE-powered controllers, and the programmable wetting current allows the same PCB to accept both dry contacts and wet (voltage) inputs from different sensor types without hardware changes.
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Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | MC33972TEWR2 | MC33972AEWR2 | MC33972EWR2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 32-BSSOP Exposed Pad (SOIC-32 EP) | 32-BSSOP Exposed Pad - same | 32-BSSOP Exposed Pad - same | 32-BSSOP Exposed Pad - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Switch Channels | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.1 V to 5.25 V | 3.1 V to 5.25 V | 3.1 V to 5.25 V | 3.1 V to 5.25 V |
| Host Interface | SPI (3.3 V / 5.0 V) | SPI (3.3 V / 5.0 V) | SPI (3.3 V / 5.0 V) | SPI (3.3 V / 5.0 V) |
| Analog MUX | 22-to-1 | 22-to-1 | 22-to-1 | 22-to-1 |
| Temperature Grade (suffix meaning) | ATE = -40 to +125 C (automotive) | T = -40 to +85 C (extended) | A = automotive grade | E = standard |
| Wake-up / INT Output | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Highest-channel-count switch detection interface in the NXP 33972 family (vs MC33972TEWR2)
- AEC-Q100 automotive grade qualification (vs MC33972EWR2)
- Integrated 22-to-1 analog multiplexer for ADC diagnostics (vs Discrete resistor-and-MCU-GPIO designs)
Notes de conception
Place a 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling capacitor as close as possible to the VDD pin (pin 1) and a bulk capacitor (1-10 uF) on the same supply trace. The MC33972's wetting current sources draw transient current when scanning switches; without local decoupling the supply can droop and cause spurious switch-change detection. Per NXP datasheet layout recommendations, keep the VDD trace short and wide, and connect the BSSOP-32 exposed pad directly to a grounded copper pour for both thermal and ESD return paths.
Route the SPI signals (SCLK, MOSI, MISO, CS) as a tightly coupled group with ground on one or both sides; keep them away from the SG0-SG21 switch input traces to avoid capacitive coupling that could falsely trigger switch events. The exposed pad of the BSSOP-32 must be soldered to a continuous ground pour with multiple thermal vias to the inner ground plane - this is the primary ESD return path for the switch inputs.
Do not leave unused SG inputs floating; tie them to a defined logic level (VDD or GND through 10 kohm) so they do not inject noise into the analog MUX output. Program the wetting current to the minimum needed for reliable switch contact reading - excessive current accelerates contact wear in mechanical switches. In Sleep mode the wake-up interrupt must be cleared by reading the interrupt status register via SPI before the MC33972 will re-enter Sleep, otherwise the device stays in Normal mode and draws higher quiescent current than expected.
Informations de conformité
Lead Free and RoHS Compliant per DigiKey/NXP product listings. AEC-Q100 automotive qualified (ATE suffix indicates automotive temperature grade and qualification). Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in the verified data and set to unknown.
