16-bit I²C/SMBus GPIO expander for board-level I/O scaling
The MAX7318ATG+ from Analog Devices (formerly Maxim Integrated) is a 16-bit GPIO expander that communicates over an I²C-compatible (SMBus) two-wire interface at up to 400 kHz. It provides 16 push-pull I/O lines, each capable of sourcing 31 mA and sinking 43 mA, enough to drive LEDs, small relays, or signal-level loads directly without external buffer stages. On-chip POR (power-on reset) ensures the outputs assume a known state at power-up, and the interrupt output (INT) signals the host MCU on any input change, eliminating constant polling and reducing bus traffic.
The push-pull output structure eliminates the need for external pull-up resistors on output pins, simplifying board layout and reducing BOM count.
This temperature grade covers engine-bay electronics, outdoor base stations, and factory-floor sensor hubs. The 24-TQFN (4x4 mm) package with exposed pad aids thermal dissipation in high-temperature enclosures.
ROHS3 compliant.
