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PCA9617ATPZ Présentation

The NXP Semiconductors PCA9617ATPZ is a level translating Fast-mode Plus (Fm+) I2C-bus repeater that provides bidirectional level shifting between a low-voltage side (0.8 V to 5.5 V) and a higher-voltage side (2.2 V to 5.5 V), housed in an 8-pin HWSON (2x3 mm) package with a 1 MHz data rate and 76 ns propagation delay.

An I2C-bus repeater (also called a buffer or bus extender) is an interface IC that sits between a controller and peripheral segments of an I2C or SMBus serial bus. Its role in the system hierarchy is: I2C repeater -> I2C buffer -> serial interface IC -> interface IC -> integrated circuit. It divides capacitively loaded bus segments, extends total bus length, and translates between devices operating at different supply voltages while retaining all operating modes of the I2C-bus system.

Key features of the PCA9617A include support for Fast-mode Plus operation up to 1 MHz, which is backward compatible with Standard-mode (100 kHz) and Fast-mode (400 kHz) devices; a wide low-side supply range of 0.8 V to 5.5 V enabling translation from 1.0 V, 1.2 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V and 3.3 V logic rails up to 2.2 V to 5.5 V rails; and an enable (EN) pin that isolates both sides when the bus is idle or during system power-up. The CMOS architecture provides bidirectional buffering for both SDA and SCL without direction-control pins.

Technically, the device uses open-drain MOSFET switches with rise-time accelerators on each side, so both bus segments are individually pulled up and capacitance is not summed across the repeater. Propagation delay is 76 ns, leaving ample timing margin at 1 MHz Fm+ rates. This makes the part suitable for bus segments with heavy capacitive loading that would otherwise violate I2C rise-time specifications.

Typical applications include level shifting between low-voltage microcontrollers and 3.3 V or 5 V sensor or EEPROM buses, extending I2C bus length in industrial control backplanes, and isolating heavily loaded SMBA/SMBus segments in server and telecom hardware.

Design consideration: because the repeater locks up under certain clock-stretching patterns, verify that your slave devices do not hold SCL low for longer than the repeater's support interval; consult the manufacturer datasheet application section before deploying with clock-stretching peripherals.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.

Alternatives de remplacement direct pour PCA9617ATPZ — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.

Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :

PCA9617ADPJ

✅ Remplacement direct
📦 HWSON-8 (2x3)
same PCA9617A family variant (J-grade marking), identical function and pinout, temperature/marketing grade differences only

📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)

PCA9617ATPZ

✅ Remplacement direct
NXP Semiconductors
📦 HWSON-8 (2x3)
Level translating Fm+ I2C-bus repeater · 1 · 1 MHz (Fast-mode Plus, Fm+) · 0.8 V to 5.5 V · 2.2 V to 5.5 V · 0.8 V · 5.5 V · 76 ns

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PCA9617ATPZ Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques

Fonction Level translating Fm+ I2C-bus repeater
Number of Channels 1
Maximum Data Rate 1 MHz (Fast-mode Plus, Fm+)
Low-Voltage Side Range (VCC1) 0.8 V to 5.5 V
High-Voltage Side Range (VCC2) 2.2 V to 5.5 V
Supply Voltage - Min 0.8 V
Supply Voltage - Max 5.5 V
Propagation Delay 76 ns
Bus Compatibility I2C-bus, SMBus
Broche d'activation Yes (EN, active-high)
Plage de température de fonctionnement -40C to +85C
Maximum Operating Temperature +85C
Boîtier 8-pin HWSON (2x3 mm), SMD
Type de montage Surface Mount
Technology CMOS
Statut RoHS Compliant (Z suffix, lead-free per NXP ordering-code convention)
Datasheet 24-page PDF per distributor listing

Guide de configuration des broches du PCA9617ATPZ 8-pin hwson (2x3 mm), smd

Configuration des broches du PCA9617ATPZ (boîtier 8-pin hwson (2x3 mm), smd). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.

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Applications typiques

PCA9617ATPZ convient pour 6 applications: Low-Voltage MCU to 3.3 V / 5 V Sensor Bus Level Shifting, I2C Bus Extension in Industrial Control Backplanes, SMBus Systems in Servers and Telecom Hardware, Battery-Powered and Portable Devices, Display and LED Driver Buses, Networking and Communication Equipment.

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Low-Voltage MCU to 3.3 V / 5 V Sensor Bus Level Shifting

Modern microcontrollers and SoCs frequently run their I2C controllers at 1.0 V, 1.2 V or 1.8 V, while the majority of I2C sensors, EEPROMs and RTCs operate at 3.3 V or 5 V. The PCA9617ATPZ fits this application precisely because its low side accepts 0.8 V to 5.5 V and its high side accepts 2.2 V to 5.5 V, covering every common rail combination. In use, VCC1 connects to the MCU rail and VCC2 to the peripheral rail; the repeater's rise-time accelerators actively drive both segments, so a 1.8 V MCU can communicate with 5 V sensors at 400 kHz to 1 MHz Fm+ rates. The 76 ns propagation delay is negligible even at 1 MHz. Unlike a passive MOSFET translator, active buffering keeps rise times within I2C specification even with ten or more peripherals on the high-side segment.

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I2C Bus Extension in Industrial Control Backplanes

Industrial backplanes routinely violate the I2C-bus 400 pF capacitance limit because dozens of card slots, connectors and cable stubs load the SDA and SCL lines. The PCA9617ATPZ addresses this by partitioning the bus into isolated segments: each HWSON-8 repeater contributes only a few pF of loading to its local segment while regenerating full drive on the far side. At 1 MHz Fm+ speed with a 76 ns propagation delay, timing margin remains comfortable even with two repeaters in series. The EN pin allows a backplane controller to isolate a segment during hot-swap insertion or when a card faults, preventing a stuck bus from locking the whole system. Designers typically place one repeater per card cage segment, with local 2.2 kOhm to 4.7 kOhm pull-ups sized per segment capacitance.

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SMBus Systems in Servers and Telecom Hardware

Server platforms use SMBus (PMBus) extensively for power-supply telemetry, fan controllers and DIMM management, and these buses span multiple boards and voltage domains. The PCA9617ATPZ is SMBus compatible and provides the capacitive partitioning these long buses need. Its 0.8 V low-side capability lets 1.x V management ASICs interface to a 3.3 V SMBus backbone, while the high side tolerates up to 5.5 V for legacy 5 V subsystems. The EN pin supports power-sequenced isolation: holding EN low tri-states both segments so a hot-inserted blade does not glitch the shared management bus during its power ramp. At up to 1 MHz operation, the repeater also supports Fm+ speed grades used by newer PMBus 1.3+ devices.

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Battery-Powered and Portable Devices

Portable and battery-operated products combine fuel gauges, chargers and sensors across several voltage rails generated from a single cell. The PCA9617ATPZ suits this environment because its CMOS technology minimizes static supply current and its 0.8 V minimum low-side supply allows direct connection to sub-1 V core rails of ultra-low-power MCUs. The exposed-pad HWSON-8 (2x3 mm) package keeps board area to roughly 6 mm squared including pads, important for compact wearables and IoT sensor nodes. Active buffering means designers can use higher-value pull-up resistors on the low side, reducing standby leakage, while rise-time accelerators still meet 400 kHz Fast-mode rise-time requirements. Typical placement is between a 1.8 V sensor island and a 3.3 V peripheral rail on the same I2C net.

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Display and LED Driver Buses

LED display drivers and LED controllers from NXP's PCA9xxx family are traditionally commanded over I2C buses that run from 2.5 V to 5 V, while the host controller may operate at 1.8 V. The PCA9617ATPZ bridges this gap while also isolating the capacitive load of long LED-matrix wiring from the controller segment. The repeater's bidirectional buffering preserves the ACK and clock-stretching behavior that PCA9xxx drivers rely on during PWM-frame synchronization, and its 1 MHz Fm+ support allows high refresh-rate update of large RGB matrices. Placing the repeater close to the controller and regenerating the bus at the display driver cluster keeps signal edges clean across cabling. The EN pin can blank the bus during LED power-ramp to prevent spurious commands from the drivers' brown-out behavior.

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Networking and Communication Equipment

Routers, switches and optical modules use I2C for SFP/QSFP module management, fan controllers and power-monitoring ICs, with buses traversing multiple connectors and rails. The PCA9617ATPZ's level translation between a 1.8 V or 2.5 V management ASIC and a 3.3 V module-management bus (SFF-8472 defined 2.5 V to 3.6 V operation fits within the 2.2 V to 5.5 V high-side range) makes it a natural fit at each module cage. The 76 ns propagation delay is inconsequential at 100 kHz to 400 kHz management speeds. Because each SFP cage contributes significant capacitance through its connector, placing a repeater per cage partitions capacitance and guarantees rise-time compliance. The EN pin supports per-cage isolation so a failed module cannot hang the shared management bus.

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What is the PCA9617ATPZ and what does it do?
The PCA9617ATPZ is a level translating Fast-mode Plus (Fm+) I2C-bus repeater from NXP Semiconductors. It provides bidirectional level shifting between a low-voltage I2C segment (0.8 V to 5.5 V) and a higher-voltage segment (2.2 V to 5.5 V) while retaining all I2C-bus operating modes. It supports data rates up to 1 MHz and has a 76 ns propagation delay, according to the NXP PCA9617A datasheet.
What is the price of PCA9617ATPZ?
Unit pricing for the PCA9617ATPZ is quoted on request on this page as of 2026-10-20. Distributor sources such as Mouser, DigiKey and Octopart list the part in stock from 6 to 10 distributors; XAIPART provides volume-quoted tiers at 1, 10, 100, 500 and 1000 pieces. Submit an RFQ for current, quantity-based pricing with lead time.
Where to buy PCA9617ATPZ online?
The PCA9617ATPZ can be purchased from XAIPART (RFQ-based ordering), and is listed at Mouser, DigiKey and Win Source as of 2026-10-20. Octopart shows availability from 6-10 distributors worldwide. DigiKey lists the part as 'ships today', indicating stock availability at authorized distributors.
What package does the PCA9617ATPZ come in?
The PCA9617ATPZ comes in an 8-pin HWSON (Heavily eXposed Die Pad SON) package measuring 2 mm x 3 mm, per the DigiKey product listing. This SMD package is characterized by a large exposed die pad on the underside for improved thermal and ground performance, and it mounts on a standard 8-pad footprint.
Where to download the PCA9617ATPZ datasheet PDF?
The official PCA9617A datasheet PDF is available directly from NXP at https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/PCA9617A.pdf. Distributor mirrors such as Alldatasheet also host the 24-page document. Always prefer the manufacturer source to ensure you have the latest revision covering HWSON-8 (TP) and SO8 package options.
What is the difference between PCA9617A and PCA9306?
The PCA9617A is an active Fm+ repeater/buffer that drives both bus segments with rise-time acceleration and supports 1 MHz operation, while the PCA9306 is a passive two-channel switch-type level translator without buffering or bus capacitance isolation. Choose the PCA9617A when bus segments are long or heavily loaded and need capacitive partitioning; choose the PCA9306 (also on XAIPART) when only simple voltage translation is needed.
Can PCA9617ATPZ replace PCA9306 in my design?
Only if you can accommodate the different package and an enable pin connection, since the PCA9617A is an active buffer, not a pin-compatible drop-in for the PCA9306. Electrically the PCA9617A adds rise-time acceleration and 1 MHz Fm+ support with 76 ns propagation delay, so it can replace a PCA9306 functionally on a redesigned board, but it is not footprint-compatible.
What is the best drop-in replacement for PCA9617ATPZ?
The Nexperia PCA9617ATPZ is listed by Octopart as a cross-brand equivalent in the same 8-pin HWSON package, making it the closest drop-in candidate as of 2026-10-20. Within the NXP family, other PCA9617A package variants exist but do not share the HWSON-8 footprint. Verify pinout and package match against the NXP datasheet before substitution.
What are the key specifications of PCA9617ATPZ engineers should know?
Key specs: single-channel Fm+ I2C-bus repeater with 1 MHz maximum data rate; level translation from 0.8 V-5.5 V (side 1) to 2.2 V-5.5 V (side 2); 76 ns propagation delay; -40C to +85C operating range; 8-pin HWSON (2x3 mm) package; CMOS technology with an active-high EN pin for bus isolation. Source: NXP PCA9617A datasheet.
Is the PCA9617ATPZ suitable for 1 MHz Fast-mode Plus I2C?
Yes. The PCA9617A is specifically designed for Fast-mode Plus (Fm+) operation at up to 1 MHz, and it is backward compatible with Standard-mode (100 kHz) and Fast-mode (400 kHz) I2C-bus systems as well as SMBus. Its 76 ns propagation delay leaves ample timing margin at 1 MHz, per the NXP PCA9617A datasheet.
What supply voltages does the PCA9617ATPZ require?
The PCA9617A operates from two supplies: VCC1 on the low-voltage side from 0.8 V to 5.5 V, and VCC2 on the higher-voltage side from 2.2 V to 5.5 V. This allows translation from 1.0 V, 1.2 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V and 3.3 V rails to 2.5 V, 3.3 V or 5 V rails, according to the NXP PCA9617A datasheet.
Is the PCA9617ATPZ RoHS compliant and lead-free?
Yes, the PCA9617ATPZ is RoHS compliant and lead-free. In the NXP ordering-code convention, the 'Z' suffix indicates a lead-free, RoHS-compliant termination (SnAgCu plating), while the earlier 'T' suffix version (PCA9617ATP) uses tin-lead terminations. Choose the Z-suffix part for RoHS-required designs.
Why does my I2C bus need the PCA9617A repeater?
An I2C bus needs a repeater such as the PCA9617A when total bus capacitance exceeds the approximately 400 pF I2C limit, when the bus is physically long, or when devices on different voltage rails must communicate. The PCA9617A partitions the bus into two independently pulled-up segments and level-shifts between them, retaining all I2C operating modes.
When should I choose the PCA9617A over a simple MOSFET level translator?
Choose the PCA9617A over a discrete MOSFET translator when your bus exceeds 100 kHz to 400 kHz, when either segment is heavily loaded or long, or when you need bus isolation during power-up via the EN pin. The PCA9617A actively drives both segments with rise-time acceleration at up to 1 MHz, whereas a MOSFET pair relies solely on external pull-ups and degrades at high speed and high capacitance.
What is the operating temperature range of the PCA9617ATPZ?
The PCA9617ATPZ operates from -40C to +85C, per the distributor datasheet specifications (maximum operating temperature +85C). This industrial temperature range suits factory automation, telecom backplanes, and consumer electronics. For automotive -40C to +125C requirements, confirm with NXP whether a qualifying variant exists before designing in this part.

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Guide de sélection

Choose the PCA9617ATPZ when you need an active, single-channel I2C repeater that both level-translates from sub-1 V or 1.x V logic up to 3.3 V or 5 V rails and regenerates bus edges at Fast-mode Plus speeds up to 1 MHz - scenarios where a passive translator like the PCA9306DCTR would suffer degraded rise times on long or heavily loaded segments. Choose the PCA9306DCTR or TCA9406DCTR instead when you only need simple bidirectional voltage translation at 100-400 kHz with minimal board area and no bus isolation requirement, as they are lower cost and pin-count flexible. Choose the TCA9517DR when dual-supply buffering near 1 MHz is needed but the 0.8 V low-side capability is not required. Within the PCA9617A family, the Nexperia PCA9617ATPZ offers identical drop-in substitution for sourcing diversity. All candidates require board-level redesign except the Nexperia variant.

Comparaison avec les alternatives

Paramètre Ce produit PCA9617ADPJ PCA9617ATPZ (Nexperia)
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors Nexperia
Package 8-pin HWSON (2x3 mm) 8-pin HWSON (2x3 mm) - same 8-pin HWSON (2x3 mm) - same
Function Level translating Fm+ I2C repeater Level translating Fm+ I2C repeater Level translating Fm+ I2C repeater
Maximum Data Rate 1 MHz (Fm+) 1 MHz (Fm+) 1 MHz (Fm+)
Low Side Voltage Range 0.8 V to 5.5 V 0.8 V to 5.5 V 0.8 V to 5.5 V
Propagation Delay 76 ns 76 ns 76 ns
RoHS / Lead-Free Compliant (Z suffix) Compliant (Z suffix) Compliant (Z suffix)

Principaux différenciateurs

  • True Fm+ 1 MHz operation with active buffering (vs PCA9306DCTR)
  • Bus isolation via EN pin (vs PCA9306DCTR)
  • Sub-1 V low-side support (vs TCA9517DR)

Notes de conception

The HWSON-8 (2x3 mm) package has a large exposed die pad on the underside that must be soldered to a ground copper pour for reliable grounding and heat dissipation. Add an array of 3-4 via-in-pad connections to the internal ground plane. Place the repeater close to the connector or bus segment origin it is protecting, and keep SDA/SCL stubs short. Each segment needs its own pull-up resistors - typically 2.2 kOhm to 4.7 kOhm on the high side and 4.7 kOhm to 10 kOhm on the low side, sized to segment capacitance.

VCC1 and VCC2 each require local 100 nF ceramic decoupling capacitors placed within 2 mm of the supply pins. Note that VCC2 must always be within 2.2 V to 5.5 V and VCC1 within 0.8 V to 5.5 V; VCC1 must not exceed VCC2 + the absolute maximum rating defined in the datasheet. The EN pin should be driven by a supervisor or GPIO so both bus segments are isolated until all rails are stable - this prevents false bus start-up during multi-rail power sequencing.

Like all rise-time-accelerated I2C repeaters, the PCA9617A can latch into a lockup state if a slave stretches the clock beyond the interval the repeater's accelerator logic expects. Verify clock-stretching behavior of all slave devices against the manufacturer datasheet application section. Also remember the 76 ns propagation delay is additive when cascading multiple repeaters - budget total bus delay at your target data rate. Do not use the non-Z 'T' suffix part in RoHS-mandated builds.

Informations de conformité

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
Sans plomb
Yes
Sans halogène
Unknown
Minerais de conflit
Unknown

Z suffix in NXP ordering code indicates lead-free/RoHS-compliant termination. REACH, halogen-free and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data.

Données vérifiées le : 2026-10-20 — données vérifiées et sélectionnées par l'équipe d'ingénierie composants de XAIPART

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