PCA9559PW: 5-bit multiplexed/1-bit latched 6-bit I2C EEPROM DIP switch

The PCA9559 is a 20-pin CMOS device consisting of one 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 2 preset values (1 set of internal non-volatile registers and 1 set of external hardware pins) set processor voltage for operation in either performance or deep sleep modes. The PCA9559 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 PCA9559 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 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 PCA9559 has 2 address pins allowing up to 4 devices to be placed on the same I²C-bus or SMBus.

PCA9559PW: Product Block Diagram
Outline 3d SOT360-1
Data Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
5-bit multiplexed/1-bit latched 6-bit I2C EEPROM DIP switch (REV 4.0) PDF (83.0 kB) PCA955927 Jun 2003
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 thin shrink small outline package; 20 leads; body width 4.4 mm (REV 1.0) PDF (304.0 kB) SOT360-108 Feb 2016
Packing (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
TSSOP20; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... (REV 4.0) PDF (225.0 kB) SOT360-1_11815 Apr 2013
Supporting Information (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Footprint for wave soldering (REV 1.0) PDF (16.0 kB) SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE08 Oct 2009
IBIS Model
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
PCA9559PWActiveSOT360-10~704003.0~3.6802045?1?1
PCA9559PW/GNo Longer ManufacturedSOT360-10~704003.0~3.6802045?1?1
Package Information
Product IDPackage DescriptionOutline VersionReflow/Wave SolderingPackingProduct StatusPart NumberOrdering code(12NC)MarkingChemical ContentRoHS / Pb Free / RHFLeadFree Conversion DateEFRIFR(FIT)MTBF(hour)MSLMSL LF
PCA9559PWSOT360-1SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVEReel 13" Q1/T1ActivePCA9559PW,118 (9352 653 06118)PCA9559PCA9559PWweek 13, 20050.08.01.25E811
Bulk PackActivePCA9559PW,112 (9352 653 06112)PCA9559PCA9559PWweek 13, 20050.08.01.25E811
PCA9559PW/GSOT360-1SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVEReel 13" Q1/T1WithdrawnPCA9559PW/G,118 (9352 787 12118)PCA9559week 13, 20050.08.01.25E811
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Level shifting techniques in I2C-bus design pca9685pw
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PCA8550 4-bit multiplexed/1-bit latched 5-bit I2C EEPROM pca9558pw
I2C-bus specification and user manual pca9685pw
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I2C Demonstration Board 2005-1 Quick Start Guide pca9685pw
NXP® I2C-bus solutions 2014: Smart, simple solutions for the 12 most common design concerns pca9685pw
PCA9559 IBIS model PCA9559PW
SOT360-1 LPC1112FDH20
SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE LPC1114FDH28
Reel 13" Q1/T1 LPC824M201JDH20
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