MCP23S17-E/ML Microchip Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock

Microchip MCP23S17-E/ML is a 16-bit SPI I/O expander providing 16 additional GPIO pins via a 10 MHz SPI interface. It operates at 1.8 V to 5.5 V and is housed in a compact 28-pin QFN package.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
MCP23S17-E/MLQuad Flat No-Lead
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Quad Flat No-Lead
Pin Count
28
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $1.5042(MOQ 1)
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

Key Features

  • 16-bit GPIO expander over SPI at up to 10 MHz, adding 16 I/O lines to any microcontroller with minimal pin usage
  • Wide 1.8 V to 5.5 V supply range with 3-wire SPI interface enabling compatibility with low-voltage and 5 V systems
  • Cascadable up to 8 devices on a single SPI bus via hardware address pins, scaling to 128 additional I/O pins
  • 28-pin QFN package with exposed pad supports compact board layouts with efficient heat sinking

Applications

The MCP23S17-E/ML is used to expand the GPIO capacity of microcontrollers in applications such as industrial control panels, keyboard matrix scanning, LED array driving, and relay bank control. Its 10 MHz SPI interface allows fast I/O updates while consuming only 3 MCU pins for CS, MOSI, and SCK, freeing other peripherals for dedicated functions. The ability to cascade 8 devices on one bus makes it ideal for large-scale I/O expansion in PLCs, HMI panels, and embedded test fixtures.

Specifications

Pbfree CodeYes
Manufacturer Package CodeVQFN-28
Factory Lead Time7Weeks
YTEOL8
CPU FamilyMCP23X17
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
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

MCP23S17-E/ML Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

Alternate & Equivalent Parts

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for MCP23S17-E/ML:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many GPIO pins does the MCP23S17-E/ML add, and what interface does it use?

The MCP23S17-E/ML adds 16 GPIO pins through a 3-wire SPI interface operating at up to 10 MHz. This allows a microcontroller with as few as 3 dedicated SPI pins to gain a full 16-bit I/O port, which can be configured as inputs, outputs, or mixed in 8-bit bank groups.

Can multiple MCP23S17-E/ML devices share a single SPI bus, and how many can be connected?

Yes, up to 8 MCP23S17-E/ML devices can share a single SPI bus by using the 3 hardware address pins (A0, A1, A2) to assign unique addresses. This cascading capability extends I/O expansion to 128 additional pins at 10 MHz SPI clock, making it practical for industrial panels with dozens of inputs and relay outputs.

What supply voltage range does the MCP23S17-E/ML support for mixed-voltage system integration?

The MCP23S17-E/ML operates from a supply range of 1.8 V to 5.5 V, covering both 3.3 V and 5 V logic domains. This wide range allows direct interfacing with modern low-voltage microcontrollers as well as legacy 5 V systems without level-shifting circuitry, reducing design complexity and BOM cost.

How does the QFN-28 package of the MCP23S17-E/ML compare to the SOIC-28 package variant?

The MCP23S17-E/ML in the 28-pin QFN (VQFN-28) package occupies significantly less PCB area than the SOIC-28 variant, with a footprint of approximately 6 mm x 6 mm versus the SOIC's elongated profile. The QFN also offers better thermal performance due to the exposed bottom pad, making it the preferred choice for compact, thermally demanding I/O expansion applications.

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