MCP23017T-E/ML Microchip Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock

MCP23017T-E/ML is a 16-bit I2C I/O expander providing two 8-bit GPIO ports with interrupt outputs, configurable pull-ups, and up to 10 MHz clock in a 28-pin QFN package. Expands MCU I/O over a 2-wire I2C bus with up to 8 devices per bus for 128 additional I/O lines. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
MCP23017T-E/MLQuad Flat No-Lead
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Quad Flat No-Lead
Pin Count
28
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • 16 bidirectional GPIO lines organized as two independent 8-bit ports, each configurable as input or output per pin via simple I2C register writes
  • Hardware address pins allow up to 8 MCP23017 devices on a single I2C bus, yielding up to 128 additional I/O lines per bus
  • Dedicated interrupt-on-change outputs for each port enable interrupt-driven MCU wake-up without polling overhead
  • Operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply covering 3.3 V and 5 V system rails, with 400 mA per port sink/source current for LED driving
  • 28-pin VQFN (QFN-28) package at 6 x 6 mm offering compact footprint for densely populated control boards

Applications

MCP23017T-E/ML is widely used for expanding GPIO on microcontrollers with limited pins, such as adding keyboard matrix scanning, relay output boards, or LED indicator arrays to a Raspberry Pi or Arduino without hardware changes to the host MCU. Its 2-wire I2C interface with selectable 7-bit address enables stacking up to 8 expanders on one bus, making it practical for PLC-style I/O modules needing 64 to 128 digital I/O channels from a single board. Industrial HMI panels, vending machine controllers, and building automation systems commonly use MCP23017 to manage button inputs and status indicator outputs through a compact 28-pin QFN footprint.

Specifications

Pbfree CodeYes
Manufacturer Package CodeVQFN-28
Factory Lead Time3Weeks
YTEOL8
Clock Frequency-Max10MHz
JESD-30 CodeS-PQCC-N28
JESD-609 Codee3
Number of Bits16
Number of I/O Lines16
Number of Ports2
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeLCC28,.24SQ,25
Package ShapeSQUARE
Package StyleCHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Supply Current-Max1mA
Supply Voltage-Max5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min4.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeAUTOMOTIVE
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormNO LEAD
Terminal Pitch0.65mm
Terminal PositionQUAD
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)40
uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs TypePARALLEL IO PORT, GENERAL PURPOSE
## MCP23017T-E/ML Alternates Showing resultsImage
PackageQuad Flat No-Lead

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.01
Country of OriginPhilippines, Thailand

Datasheet

MCP23017T-E/ML Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP23017T-E/ML:

MCP23018T-E/MJMicrochip Technology Inc

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many I/O lines does MCP23017T-E/ML add, and how are they organized?

MCP23017T-E/ML provides 16 bidirectional I/O lines organized as two 8-bit ports (PORTA and PORTB), each pin independently configurable as input or output via I2C register writes at up to 10 MHz bus speed, effectively doubling or tripling available GPIOs on an MCU with only 8 to 12 physical pins spare.

How many MCP23017T-E/ML devices can share one I2C bus, and how many total I/O lines does that yield?

Up to 8 MCP23017T-E/ML devices can share a single I2C bus by setting 3 hardware address pins (A0–A2) to unique binary combinations from 0b000 to 0b111, providing 8 x 16 = 128 additional I/O lines per bus, sufficient for a full 128-input keyboard scanner or 128-output LED matrix driver.

Does MCP23017T-E/ML support interrupt-driven I/O to avoid continuous polling?

Yes, MCP23017T-E/ML provides two dedicated interrupt output pins (INTA for PORTA, INTB for PORTB) that assert on any configured pin change, allowing the host MCU to sleep and wake only on I/O events rather than polling I2C registers every millisecond, reducing CPU load by over 90% in button-matrix scanning applications.

What supply voltage range does MCP23017T-E/ML support, and can it interface 3.3 V MCUs with 5 V peripherals?

MCP23017T-E/ML operates from 1.8 V to 5.5 V, but it must share the same logic level as the I2C bus; for true 3.3 V to 5 V level translation you need an external bidirectional level shifter, while the device on its own is ideal for single-voltage 3.3 V or 5 V systems driving relays, LEDs, or opto-isolators rated at the same rail.

For a panel controller needing 48 button inputs, how does using three MCP23017T-E/ML devices compare to a dedicated keyboard controller?

Three MCP23017T-E/ML devices on one I2C bus provide 48 interrupt-capable input lines at a combined BOM cost under $3, with no firmware stack needed beyond simple 2-wire register reads, compared to a dedicated keyboard controller IC that typically adds a proprietary serial protocol, higher unit cost, and a longer lead time of 10+ weeks.

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