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# Adafruit GPIO Expander Bonnet - 16 Additional I/O over I2C

**Brand:** Adafruit

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $20.71
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 5 units
- **SKU:** AF-4132

## Description

The Adafruit GPIO Expander Bonnet adds 16 extra digital I/O pins to your Raspberry Pi over I²C. Based on the MCP23017 chip, it plugs directly onto the Pi's 40-pin header and communicates via SDA/SCL, leaving your other GPIO pins free. Each pin can be configured as a digital output (up to 20 mA per pin) or as an input with optional internal pull-up resistors. By default, the expander runs at 5V logic (with level-shifted I²C at 3.3V), making it suitable for driving white, blue, or green LEDs that may not work reliably at 3.3V. A solder jumper lets you switch to 3.3V logic if needed. With address select jumpers, you can stack up to 8 bonnets on a single Pi for a total of 128 additional GPIO pins. Key Features 16 Extra Digital I/O Pins – Grouped into two 16-pin connectors, each with a matching ground pin MCP23017 I²C GPIO Expander – Controlled via SDA/SCL, no extra GPIO pins consumed Output: Up to 20 mA Per Pin – Drive LEDs directly (recommended total under 125 mA for the chip) Input with Internal Pull-Ups – Connect buttons and switches without extra resistors Interrupt Support – INTA and INTB pins available for solder connections to detect GPIO changes 5V or 3.3V Logic – Default 5V logic with solder jumper option for 3.3V Stackable – Address select jumpers (0x20–0x27) allow up to 8 bonnets for 128 GPIO total CircuitPython Support – Python 3 library for quick setup and configuration Ideal For Raspberry Pi projects needing more digital I/O pins LED control arrays and indicator panels Button matrix and switch input expansion Multi-sensor and multi-actuator setups Package Contents 1× Adafruit GPIO Expander Bonnet – Assembled and tested with slim 2×20 header 2× 16-pin IDC sockets (unsoldered, for optional installation) Note: Raspberry Pi not included. The bonnet is designed for Raspberry Pi models with a 40-pin GPIO header. Resources Adafruit GPIO Expander Bonnet Learn Guide CircuitPython MCP230xx Library (GitHub)

**Product Type:** physical

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