PCA9633: 4-bit Fm+ I2C-bus LED driver

The PCA9633 is an I²C-bus controlled 4-bit LED driver optimized for Red/Green/Blue/Amber (RGBA) color mixing applications. Each LED output has its own 8-bit resolution (256 steps) fixed frequency Individual PWM controller that operates at 97 kHz with a duty cycle that is adjustable from 0 pct to 99.6 pct to allow the LED to be set to a specific brightness value. A fifth 8-bit resolution (256 steps) Group PWM controller has both a fixed frequency of 190 Hz and an adjustable frequency between 24 Hz to once every 10.73 seconds with a duty cycle that is adjustable from 0 pct to 99.6 pct that is used to either dim or blink all LEDs with the same value.

Each LED output can be off, on (no PWM control), set at its Individual PWM controller value or at both Individual and Group PWM controller values. The LED output driver is programmed to be either open-drain with a 25 mA current sink capability at 5 V or totem pole with a 25 mA sink, 10 mA source capability at 5 V. The PCA9633 operates with a supply voltage range of 2.3 V to 5.5 V and the outputs are 5.5 V tolerant. LEDs can be directly connected to the LED output (up to 25 mA, 5.5 V) or controlled with external drivers and a minimum amount of discrete components for larger current or higher voltage LEDs.

The PCA9633 is one of the first LED controller devices in a new Fast-mode Plus (Fm+) family. Fm+ devices offer higher frequency (up to 1 MHz) and more densely populated bus operation (up to 4000 pF).

The active LOW Output Enable input pin (OE) allows asynchronous control of the LED outputs and can be used to set all the outputs to a defined I²C-bus programmable logic state. The OE can also be used to externally PWM the outputs, which is useful when multiple devices need to be dimmed or blinked together using software control. This feature is available for the 16-pin version only.

Software programmable LED Group and three Sub Call I²C addresses allow all or defined groups of PCA9633 devices to respond to a common I²C address, allowing for example, all red LEDs to be turned on or off at the same time or marquee chasing effect, thus minimizing I²C-bus commands.

The PCA9633 is offered with 3 different I²C-bus address options: fixed I²C-bus address (8-pin version), 4 different I²C-bus addresses from 2 programmable address pins (10-pin version), and 126 different I²C-bus addresses from 7 programmable address pins (16-pin version). They are software identical except for the different number of address combinations.

The Software Reset (SWRST) Call allows the master to perform a reset of the PCA9633 through the I²C-bus, identical to the Power-On Reset (POR) that initializes the registers to their default state causing the outputs to be set HIGH (LED off). This allows an easy and quick way to reconfigure all device registers to the same condition.

PCA9633: Product Block Diagram
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Data Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
4-bit Fm+ I2C-bus LED driver (REV 5.0) PDF (228.0 kB) PCA963325 Jul 2008
Application Notes (3)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Sending I2C-bus signals via long communications cables (REV 1.0) PDF (423.0 kB) AN1065828 Feb 2008
Level shifting techniques in I2C-bus design (REV 1.0) PDF (52.0 kB) AN1044120 Jun 2007
Driving LED light bars using NXP® solutions (REV 1.0) PDF (128.0 kB) AN1057902 Feb 2007
Users Guides (5)
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
PCA9633 demo board OM6276 (REV 1.0) PDF (256.0 kB) UM1057317 Oct 2012
PCA9633 demonstration board OM6282 (REV 1.0) PDF (337.0 kB) UM1031715 Dec 2008
I2C Demonstration Board 2005-1 Quick Start Guide (REV 1.0) PDF (261.0 kB) UM1020613 Jun 2006
Brochures (5)
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
LED controllers: Voltage-switch drivers, constant-current drivers, and Flash LED drivers (REV 1.0) PDF (2.7 MB) 7501758803 Jul 2014
Create smarter, more efficient white goods; An industry-leading portfolio of cost-effective, power-saving solutions for... (REV 1.0) PDF (1.1 MB) 7501654301 Jun 2008
Extend standard I2C-bus devices without worrying about offset voltages; NXP® I2C-bus extender P82B715 in... (REV 1.0) PDF (494.0 kB) 7501652701 May 2008
Easily test and demonstrate LED dimming and blinking; NXP® demo board for Fastmode Plus 4-bit I2C LED... (REV 1.0) PDF (393.0 kB) 7501590701 Jan 2007
Package Information (6)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
plastic thermal enhanced very thin small outline package; no leads; 8 terminals (REV 1.1) PDF (189.0 kB) SOT908-110 Jun 2016
plastic thin shri small outline package; 10 leads; body width 3 mm (REV 1.1) PDF (256.0 kB) SOT552-107 Jun 2016
plastic small outline package; 16 leads; body width 3.9 mm (REV 1.0) PDF (192.0 kB) SOT109-108 Feb 2016
plastic thin shrink small outline package; 16 leads; body width 4.4 mm (REV 1.0) PDF (300.0 kB) SOT403-108 Feb 2016
plastic thin shrink small outline package; 8 leads; body width 3 mm (REV 1.0) PDF (240.0 kB) SOT505-108 Feb 2016
plastic thermal enhanced very thin quad flat package; no leads; 16 terminals; body 4 x 4 x 0.85 mm (REV 1.0) PDF (200.0 kB) SOT629-108 Feb 2016
Packing (6)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
SO16; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or J Ordering... (REV 4.0) PDF (210.0 kB) SOT109-1_11824 Apr 2013
HVSON8; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... (REV 2.0) PDF (271.0 kB) SOT908-1_11819 Apr 2013
HVQFN16; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... (REV 1.0) PDF (259.0 kB) SOT629-1_11817 Apr 2013
TSSOP10; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... (REV 1.0) PDF (269.0 kB) SOT552-1_11816 Apr 2013
TSSOP8; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... (REV 1.0) PDF (214.0 kB) SOT505-1_11815 Apr 2013
TSSOP16; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... (REV 1.0) PDF (218.0 kB) SOT403-1_11808 Apr 2013
Supporting Information (5)
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
Footprint for reflow soldering (REV 1.0) PDF (9.0 kB) SO-SOJ-REFLOW08 Oct 2009
Footprint for wave soldering (REV 1.0) PDF (8.0 kB) SO-SOJ-WAVE08 Oct 2009
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)PWMsI2C-bus interfaceI2C-bus (kHz)Operating voltage (VDC)Max Sink Current per bit (mA)No of AddressesMax Sink Current, per package (mA)Number of bits
PCA9633DP1ActiveSOT505-1-40~855 (4 x 97 kHz dim and 1 x 97 kHz dim or 24 Hz to 10.73 sec blink)Fast Mode Plus 30 mA SDA outputs for 4000 pF bus10002.3~5.52511004
PCA9633TKActiveSOT908-1-40~855 (4 x 97 kHz dim and 1 x 97 kHz dim or 24 Hz to 10.73 sec blink)Fast Mode Plus 30 mA SDA outputs for 4000 pF bus10002.3~5.52511004
PCA9633DP2ActiveSOT552-1-40~855 (4 x 97 kHz dim and 1 x 97 kHz dim or 24 Hz to 10.73 sec blink)Fast Mode Plus 30 mA SDA outputs for 4000 pF bus10002.3~5.52541004
PCA9633BSActiveSOT629-1-40~855 (4 x 97 kHz dim and 1 x 97 kHz dim or 24 Hz to 10.73 sec blink)Fast Mode Plus 30 mA SDA outputs for 4000 pF bus10002.3~5.5251261004
PCA9633D16ActiveSOT109-1-40~855 (4 x 97 kHz dim and 1 x 97 kHz dim or 24 Hz to 10.73 sec blink)Fast Mode Plus 30 mA SDA outputs for 4000 pF bus10002.3~5.5251261004
PCA9633PWActiveSOT403-1-40~855 (4 x 97 kHz dim and 1 x 97 kHz dim or 24 Hz to 10.73 sec blink)Fast Mode Plus 30 mA SDA outputs for 4000 pF bus10002.3~5.5251261004
Package Information
Product IDPackage DescriptionOutline VersionReflow/Wave SolderingPackingProduct StatusPart NumberOrdering code(12NC)MarkingChemical ContentRoHS / Pb Free / RHFLeadFree Conversion DateEFRIFR(FIT)MTBF(hour)MSLMSL LF
PCA9633PWSOT403-1SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVEReel 13" Q1/T1ActivePCA9633PW,118 (9352 814 16118)9633PCA9633PWAlways Pb-free0.02.05E811
Bulk PackActivePCA9633PW,112 (9352 814 16112)9633PCA9633PWAlways Pb-free0.02.05E811
PCA9633DP1SOT505-1Reflow_Soldering_ProfileReel 13" Q1/T1ActivePCA9633DP1,118 (9352 813 12118)9633PCA9633DP1Always Pb-free0.02.05E811
PCA9633D16SOT109-1SO-SOJ-REFLOW SO-SOJ-WAVE
SO-SOJ-REFLOW SO-SOJ-WAVE
Reel 13" Q1/T1ActivePCA9633D16,118 (9352 813 09118)PCA9633PCA9633D16Always Pb-free0.02.05E811
Bulk PackActivePCA9633D16,112 (9352 813 09112)PCA9633PCA9633D16Always Pb-free0.02.05E811
PCA9633DP2SOT552-1Reflow_Soldering_Profile SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE
Reflow_Soldering_Profile SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE
Reel 13" Q1/T1ActivePCA9633DP2,118 (9352 813 13118)9633PCA9633DP2Always Pb-free0.02.05E811
PCA9633TKSOT908-1Reel 13" Q1/T1ActivePCA9633TK,118 (9352 816 18118)9633PCA9633TKAlways Pb-free0.02.05E811
PCA9633BSSOT629-1Reel 13" Q1/T1ActivePCA9633BS,118 (9352 813 08118)9633PCA9633BSAlways Pb-free0.02.05E811
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Sending I2C-bus signals via long communications cables BZX84-C9V1
Level shifting techniques in I2C-bus design pca9685pw
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I2C-bus specification and user manual pca9685pw
I2C-bus specification and user manual pca9685pw
PCA9633 demo board OM6276 PCA9633
PCA9633 demonstration board OM6282 pca9685pw
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
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Create smarter, more efficient white goods; An industry-leading portfolio of cost-effective, power-saving solutions for... PMEG6010CE_AUTOMOTIVE
Extend standard I2C-bus devices without worrying about offset voltages; NXP® I2C-bus extender P82B715 in... PCA9633
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Reflow_Soldering_Profile Wave_Soldering_Profile LPC1112FD20
PCA9633 IBIS model PCA9633PW
SOT403-1 LPC812M101JDH16
Reel 13" Q1/T1 LPC812M101JDH16
plastic thin shrink small outline package; 8 leads; body width 3 mm pesd5v0l7bas
TSSOP8; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... pesd5v0l7bas
plastic small outline package; 16 leads; body width 3.9 mm NPIC6C596A_Q100
Footprint for reflow soldering NPIC6C596A_Q100
Footprint for wave soldering NPIC6C596A_Q100
SO16; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or J Ordering... NPIC6C596A_Q100
plastic thin shri small outline package; 10 leads; body width 3 mm 74AXP2T08DP-Q100
Reflow_Soldering_Profile Wave_Soldering_Profile LPC1112FD20
SSOP-TSSOP-VSO-WAVE LPC1114FDH28
TSSOP10; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... 74AXP2T08DP-Q100
plastic thermal enhanced very thin small outline package; no leads; 8 terminals bga7127
HVSON8; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... bga7127
plastic thermal enhanced very thin quad flat package; no leads; 16 terminals; body 4 x 4 x 0.85 mm PCA9633
HVQFN16; Reel pack; SMD, 13" Q1/T1 Standard product orientation Orderable part number ending ,118 or... PCA9633
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