PCA8550
4-bit multiplexed/1-bit latched 5-bit I2C EEPROM DIP switch
Rev. 7 — 8 April 2015
Product data sheet
1. General description
The primary function of the 4-bit 2-to-1 I2C multiplexer is to select either a 4-bit input or
data from a non-volatile register and drive this value onto the output pins. One additional
non-multiplexed register output is also provided. The non-multiplexed output is latched to
prevent output value changes during I2C writes to the non-volatile register. A write protect
input is provided to enable/disable the ability to write to the non-volatile register. An
“override” input feature forces all outputs to logic 0.
2. Features and benefits
4-bit 2-to-1 multiplexer, 1-bit latch DIP switch
5-bit internal non-volatile register
Override input forces all outputs to logic 0
Internal non-volatile register write/readable via I2C-bus
Write-protect pin enables/disables I2C writes to register
2.5 V multiplexed outputs
3.3 V non-multiplexed output (latched)
5 V tolerant inputs
Useful for ‘jumperless’ configuration of PC motherboards
Designed for use in Pentium Pro/Pentium II systems