8 Port Expander: I2C MCP23008

Addding 8 more pins to your microcontroller is easy using this 8 port expander chip. Just communicate to the chip via 2 pins using the standard I2C protocol and you'll have an additional 8 pins that can be inputs, outputs, inputs with a pullup or open drain! Great when your project requires more I/O pins than you have on your Arduino or Raspberry Pi microcontroller.

Specifications:

• Quickly turn 2 pins into 8!
• Operating Voltage: 1.8V - 5.5V
• Communication Protocol: I2C
• Raspberry Pi and Arduino Compatible
• Manufacturer Part Number: MCP23008

Click here to view the datasheet.