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 12/05/02
MCP23016, Serial Peripherals - 16-bit I/O Expander 
Product
Operating
Voltage (V) Bus Type
Maximum Bus
Frequency
(kbits/s)
Output Current
(mA) Features
# of Pins/Package
MCP23016 2.0V – 5.5V I
2
C™ 400 kbits/s 25 mA 16-bit I/O port expander with interrupt 
and 3 hardware address pins
28P
, 28SO, 28SS, 28ML
Package Key:   P = PDI
P
  SO = SOIC SS = TSSOP  ML = QFN 
Microchip’s first I/O expander offers industry comparable performance, packages and pin-outs. With the introduction of 
this new serial peripheral device, Microchip has expanded its presence in the interface and interconnect industry. 


