ADI MAX731EWE

Part points

• The MAX731EWE chip is a low-voltage, 16-bit I/O expander that offers a simple way to add GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins to a microcontroller. It communicates using an I²C-compatible interface, allowing multiple chips to be controlled using only a few microcontroller pins. The MAX731EWE is designed to provide flexibility and expandability in various applications that require additional digital I/O pins.

• Features

  The MAX731EWE is a low-voltage I²C 8-bit GPIO expander that provides easy access to additional I/O lines. It features a 400kHz I²C interface, operates from a 1.7V to 5.5V supply voltage, and has eight GPIO pins that can be configured as inputs or outputs. Additionally, it offers interrupt capability and 25mA sink/source current per I/O.

• Pinout

  The MAX731EWE is a 16-bit I/O expander with an 8-bit bi-directional I/O port and an 8-bit I/O port. It comes in a 16-pin WSOIC package, and its pin count is 16. The function of this IC includes expanding the number of available I/O pins and providing both input and output options for external devices.

• Manufacturer

  The MAX731EWE is manufactured by Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. It is an American company that specializes in designing, developing, and selling a wide range of integrated circuits (ICs). Maxim Integrated Products is known for its high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs, which are used in various applications such as automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, and healthcare.

• Application Field

  The MAX731EWE is a GPIO expander with 16 I/O pins which can be used to control various external devices. It can be utilized in applications such as industrial automation, home automation, LED lighting control, smart grid metering, and automotive systems.

• Package

  The MAX731EWE chip comes in a TSSOP-16 package type. Its form factor is Surface Mount (SMD). The size of the chip is relatively small, with dimensions of 5mm x 4.4mm.