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24 Channel Digital IO Expansion Module With I2C Interface And High Current LED Driving Capability
The Gravity CH423 I2C 24 Digital IO Expansion Module is a versatile GPIO expansion solution designed to significantly increase the digital input and output capabilities of microcontroller-based systems. Built around the CH423 IO expander chip, the module extends 24 digital ports through a simple I2C interface, providing 8 GPIO pins with interrupt functionality and 16 dedicated GPO outputs. This allows developers to add large numbers of digital control lines while using only a few microcontroller pins.
The CH423 integrates a high-current drive circuit capable of delivering up to 15mA continuous output current, making it suitable for directly driving LEDs, LED displays, and other digital loads. The module can statically drive up to 24 LED segments or dynamically control up to 128 LEDs, making it ideal for LED tube displays, dot matrix displays, LED cubes, and lighting control systems. Its compact Gravity-compatible design enables quick integration into Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and other embedded development platforms.
Key Features
- 24 Digital IO Expansion Ports: Expands microcontroller IO capabilities through I2C.
- 8 GPIO Pins: General-purpose input and output pins with interrupt support.
- 16 GPO Outputs: Dedicated digital output channels.
- I2C Communication Interface: Simple connection using only two signal lines.
- Interrupt Function Support: Enables efficient event detection and processing.
- 15mA Continuous Drive Current: Directly drives LEDs and digital loads.
- LED Driving Capability: Supports static control of 24 LED segments.
- Dynamic LED Control: Can dynamically drive up to 128 LEDs.
- Compact Expansion Module: Suitable for embedded and prototyping projects.
- Gravity Interface Design: Easy integration with compatible development boards.
- Reduces MCU Pin Usage: Expands functionality while preserving microcontroller resources.
Applications
- LED display control
- Seven-segment LED displays
- Dot matrix displays
- LED cube projects
- GPIO expansion systems
- Industrial control panels
- Smart lighting systems
- Arduino projects
- Raspberry Pi expansion
- ESP32 control systems
- Home automation devices
- Embedded digital control applications
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