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TCA9535: The data sheet says "5V Tolerant I/O Ports"; I have some questions about this.

Part Number: TCA9535

We are operating it at a Vcc of +3.3V but I have a few ports where I would like to pull up the output to +5V through some high resistances, and the datasheet isn't clear to me what happens. 5V tolerant isn't the same as 5V friendly.

First of all, do I have to worry about latch-up?

Second, if latch-up is not a problem, what is the voltage - current relationship when Vio exceeds Vcc? Are there high leakage currents, or does it just look like an open drain?

Thank you in advance.

  • Hi Glenn,

    The P* I/Os can be pulled up to 5-V regardless of VCC level without causing latch-up. They will be high-impedance (minimal leakage) up to ~5.5 V when configured as inputs. There won't be an impact on ICC as long as VIO is not set between the VIL and VIH thresholds.

    Regards,
    Max