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# I2C to 8-Channel Solenoid Driver

**Brand:** Adafruit

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $36.75
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-6318

## Description

This driver board makes it much easier to control multiple solenoids from a microcontroller over I2C. It uses an MCP23017 GPIO expander so you do not need to dedicate lots of pins just to switch a bank of clicky, inductive loads.Solenoid power connects through the centre terminal blocks, with each solenoid wired to the remaining terminal blocks. Each channel has its own AO3406 N-Channel MOSFET, flyback diode for inductive kick-back protection, and a red indicator LED that lights when the transistor is on.The MCP23017 also has its B port broken out for general-purpose I/O such as LED driving or button inputs. Three address pins can be jumpered so up to 8 boards can share the same I2C bus for larger builds.It works with 3V or 5V power and logic, making it suitable for boards ranging from Arduino-compatible Metro 328 projects to Raspberry Pi setups. STEMMA QT / Qwiic compatible JST SH connectors make I2C wiring simple and help share the bus with other STEMMA QT, Qwiic, Grove or compatible devices. A QT cable is not included.Specifications:GPIO expander: MCP23017Solenoid channels: 8Solenoid power supply: 3V to 24V DC maximumChannel MOSFET: AO3406 N-Channel MOSFETMOSFET Vds rating: 30VdsMOSFET peak current: 3.6A peakMOSFET RdsOn: 70mΩ RdsOnMCP23017 total IO pins: 16 total IO pinsAddress pins: three address pinsDaisy-chain capacity: up to 8 boardsTotal solenoids when daisy-chained: 64 solenoidsPower and logic: 3V or 5V power and logicProduct Dimensions: 51.0mm x 28.0mm x 10.2mm / 2.0" x 1.1" x 0.4"Product Weight: 10.7g / 0.4oz

**Product Type:** Solenoid Driver

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