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# Adafruit TCA8418 Keypad Matrix and GPIO Expander Breakout

**Brand:** Adafruit

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $12.24
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-4918

## Description

The Adafruit TCA8418 Keypad Matrix and GPIO Expander Breakout is a versatile I2C GPIO expander and keypad matrix driver. With 18 I/O pins (10 columns and 8 rows), it can manage up to 80 switches in a matrix configuration or serve as individual GPIO inputs and outputs. Whether you need more buttons, LEDs, or a full keypad matrix for your project, this breakout handles it all over a simple I2C connection. It features a 10-element event queue so key presses and releases are stored even if you can't respond to the interrupt immediately. The built-in STEMMA QT connectors and onboard 3.3V regulator with level shifting make it compatible with both 3V and 5V microcontrollers. Key Features 18 I/O Pins – 10 columns and 8 rows, configurable as a keypad matrix (up to 80 switches) or individual GPIO 10-Element FIFO Event Queue – Stores key press and release events so you never miss an input I2C Interface – Easy to connect and share the bus with other sensors and devices GPIO Inputs with Pull-ups – Optional pull-up resistors, interrupt output on INT pin for rising or falling signals, and built-in debouncer for noisy tactile switches GPIO Outputs – Set pins high or low for basic LED driving Interrupt Support – Configurable interrupt output on key press or release, no need for constant polling STEMMA QT / Qwiic Compatible – Solderless STEMMA QT connectors on both sides, compatible with SparkFun Qwiic Onboard Voltage Regulation – Built-in 3.3V regulator and I2C level shifting for 3V or 5V microcontrollers Ideal For Custom keypads and button matrices Expanding GPIO on pin-limited microcontrollers LED control arrays Projects requiring interrupt-driven button input I2C sensor and peripheral chains Package Contents 1× Adafruit TCA8418 Keypad Matrix and GPIO Expander Breakout Note: A STEMMA QT / Qwiic cable is required for solderless connection and is not included. Browse our range of Qwiic cables to find one that suits your setup. Resources Arduino Library (GitHub) CircuitPython / Python Library (GitHub) Linux Kernel Driver Module

**Product Type:** physical

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