Upgrade your microcontroller projects with the TENSTAR 2pcs MCP23017 16‑Bit I/O Expansion Board Module. Designed for hobbyists, engineers, and makers, this compact I2C‑to‑GPIO converter adds 16 additional digital I/O pins to any Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or compatible development board—perfect for expanding sensor arrays, LED displays, and control circuits without sacrificing space.
Key Highlights
- Dual‑pack of MCP23017 chips – each provides 16 configurable GPIO pins (total 32 pins)
- Standard I²C interface (SCL & SDA) for easy integration with 3.3 V or 5 V systems
- Each pin supports up to 25 mA sink/source current, ideal for LEDs, relays, and small actuators
- Compact PCB layout (30 mm × 20 mm) fits tight enclosures and breadboards
- Built‑in pull‑up resistors and interrupt pins for responsive, low‑latency control
- Fully compatible with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, and other I²C‑enabled platforms
Why Choose TENSTAR?
TENSTAR delivers reliable, high‑quality components at an affordable price. Our MCP23017 expansion boards are rigorously tested for stable I²C communication, ensuring your projects run smoothly from prototype to production.
Technical Specifications
- Chip: Microchip MCP23017 (16‑bit I/O expander)
- Operating Voltage: 1.8 V – 5.5 V
- I²C Address Range: 0x20 – 0x27 (configurable via address pins)
- GPIO Current per Pin: 25 mA (max)
- Pin Count: 16 GPIO per module (32 total in 2‑pack)
- Interface: I²C (SCL, SDA) + VCC, GND, RESET, INT‑A, INT‑B
- Dimensions: 30 mm × 20 mm × 1.2 mm
- Package: Through‑hole pins for breadboard or PCB soldering
Easy Integration
Simply connect the VCC, GND, SDA, and SCL lines to your host board, set the I²C address using the A0‑A2 pins, and start programming with the Wire library (Arduino) or SMBus (Python). Sample code and wiring diagrams are included in the product package.
Ideal Applications
- Home automation panels and smart lighting control
- Robotics – motor drivers, sensor arrays, and status LEDs
- Industrial monitoring – temperature, pressure, and flow sensors
- Educational kits and STEM projects that require extra I/O
- Prototype expansions for IoT devices and wearable electronics
Boost your project’s capability with TENSTAR’s reliable MCP23017 I/O expansion board – the smart, scalable solution for all your digital I/O needs.
Price: Original price was: $ 8.49.$ 3.90Current price is: $ 3.90.

