MCP23017-E/SP 16-Channel I/O Expander 5MHz IC
MCP23017-E/SP 16-Channel I/O Expander 5MHz IC
The MCP23017-E/SP is a high-performance 16-bit I²C GPIO Expander IC from Microchip, designed to add extra digital input/output pins to microcontrollers using only two I²C communication lines. It is an excellent solution when your Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, STM32, PIC, AVR, or other embedded controller runs out of GPIO pins.
Supporting up to 1.7MHz High-Speed I²C communication and operating with 1.8V to 5.5V, this IC is widely used in robotics, industrial automation, IoT devices, home automation, keypad interfaces, LCD control, LED matrix projects, relay boards, and data acquisition systems.
Students, electronics hobbyists, robotics enthusiasts, and professional embedded engineers in Bangladesh frequently use the MCP23017 for expanding GPIO capability without sacrificing valuable processor pins.
Features:
- 16 Programmable GPIO Pins
- High-Speed I²C Communication
- Supports up to 8 Devices on Same I²C Bus
- Expand up to 128 GPIO Pins
- Operating Voltage: 1.8V–5.5V
- Built-in Pull-up Resistors
- Interrupt Output Pins
- Individual Pin Direction Control
- Input Polarity Inversion
- Fast Response Time
- Low Power CMOS Design
- DIP-28 Package
- Industrial Temperature Range
- Compatible with 3.3V and 5V Systems
Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | MCP23017-E/SP |
| Manufacturer | Microchip |
| Device Type | 16-Bit GPIO Expander |
| Interface | I²C |
| Communication Speed | Up to 1.7MHz (High-Speed I²C) |
| GPIO Channels | 16 |
| Operating Voltage | 1.8V – 5.5V |
| Logic Voltage | 3.3V / 5V Compatible |
| Interrupt Pins | 2 |
| Pull-up Resistors | Internal |
| Address Pins | 3 |
| Maximum Devices on Bus | 8 |
| Expandable GPIO | Up to 128 Pins |
| Package | DIP-28 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Applications:
The MCP23017-E/SP is widely used in:
- Arduino Projects
- ESP32 Development
- Raspberry Pi GPIO Expansion
- STM32 Embedded Systems
- PIC Microcontroller Projects
- Robotics
- Home Automation
- Industrial Automation
- IoT Devices
- Smart Agriculture
- Relay Control Systems
- LCD Display Interface
- LED Matrix Controller
- Keypad Interface
- Smart Switches
- Sensor Expansion
- Data Logging Systems
- DIY Electronics Projects
- University Research Projects
Why Choose MCP23017?
When your microcontroller has limited GPIO pins, replacing the controller isn't always practical. The MCP23017 offers a simple, reliable, and cost-effective solution by providing 16 additional programmable GPIOs over a single I²C interface.
It supports interrupt functionality, internal pull-up resistors, configurable pin direction, and multiple device addressing, making it one of the most popular GPIO expanders for embedded system development.
Compatibility:
Compatible with:
- Arduino UNO
- Arduino Nano
- Arduino Mega
- ESP8266
- ESP32
- Raspberry Pi
- STM32
- PIC Microcontrollers
- AVR Development Boards
- BeagleBone
- Teensy
- Jetson Nano
- NodeMCU
Package Includes:
- 1 × MCP23017-E/SP 16-Channel GPIO Expander IC (DIP-28)
Benefits for Bangladeshi Students & Engineers
Whether you're building a robotics project for a university competition, creating an IoT prototype, or designing an industrial control system, the MCP23017 helps you expand digital I/O efficiently without changing your microcontroller. It is widely used in engineering labs, final-year projects, and professional embedded system development across Bangladesh.