MCP23S18-E/SO Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Microchip MCP23S18-E/SO is a 16-bit SPI I/O expander in SOIC-28 package with 10 MHz bus speed, 2 independently configurable 8-bit ports, and interrupt outputs. Available from stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 28
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MCP23S18-E/SO Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $1.5400(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of MCP23S18-E/SO?
- 16 bidirectional I/O lines split across 2 independently configurable 8-bit ports for flexible pin assignment
- SPI interface at up to 10 MHz enabling fast bulk GPIO register updates in high-throughput control systems
- Hardware interrupt outputs per port allowing event-driven GPIO monitoring without polling overhead
What is MCP23S18-E/SO used for?
The MCP23S18-E/SO is ideal for expanding the GPIO count of microcontrollers in industrial panel controllers, keyboard matrix interfaces, and relay driver boards where SPI is preferred over I2C for speed and noise immunity. Its dual 8-bit port architecture allows separate configuration of input and output banks with independent interrupt lines. The SOIC-28 package makes it compatible with standard PCB assembly and easy to evaluate on breadboard adapters during prototyping.
What are the specifications of MCP23S18-E/SO?
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-28 |
| Factory Lead Time | 2Weeks |
| YTEOL | 9 |
| Clock Frequency-Max | 10MHz |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G28 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Bits | 16 |
| Number of I/O Lines | 16 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP28,.4 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Current-Max | 1mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 1.8V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | PARALLEL IO PORT, GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ## MCP23S18-E/SO Alternates Showing results | Image |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the MCP23S18-E/SO datasheet?
MCP23S18-E/SO Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Microchip
What are equivalent replacements for MCP23S18-E/SO?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can the MCP23S18-E/SO SPI bus operate and how does that affect GPIO update latency?
The MCP23S18-E/SO supports an SPI clock up to 10 MHz. At that rate, a full 16-bit GPIO port state update takes approximately 3.2 µs including SPI framing, which is fast enough for relay drivers, LED matrices, and keypad scan tasks in systems where total scan cycle time must remain below 1 ms.
How many I/O lines does the MCP23S18-E/SO provide and how are they organized?
The device provides 16 bidirectional I/O lines organized as two 8-bit ports (PORTA and PORTB), each independently configurable for direction, pull-up, polarity, and interrupt-on-change, giving designers fine-grained control over mixed input/output configurations without affecting the other port.
When would a designer choose the SPI-based MCP23S18 over the I2C-based MCP23018 for a GPIO expansion task?
The SPI MCP23S18-E/SO is preferred when the host MCU already uses SPI for other peripherals (saving a bus), when bus speed above 400 kHz is needed for low-latency keypad or encoder scanning, or in electrically noisy environments where SPI's push-pull signaling outperforms I2C open-drain lines over long PCB traces beyond 20 cm.
What is the lead time for the MCP23S18-E/SO and what stocking strategy suits mid-volume production?
Factory lead time is approximately 2 weeks, which is short by semiconductor standards. For mid-volume production runs of 500 to 5000 units, a safety stock of 4 to 6 weeks of consumption is reasonable to absorb any spot shortages without risking line stoppage.
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