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Maxim MAX7301 4-Wire-Interfaced 2.5V to 5.5V 20‑Port/28‑Port I/O Expander Datasheet
The MAX7301 is a compact, serial‑interfaced I/O expander that provides up to 28 GPIO ports. Each port can be individually configured as a push‑pull output (10 mA sink, 4.5 mA source) or a Schmitt‑trigger input with optional internal pull‑up. Seven ports support transition detection, generating an interrupt on port P31 when a change is detected.
The device operates from a 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply and functions over an industrial temperature range of –40 °C to +125 °C. It uses a standard 4‑wire SPI‑compatible interface (SCLK, CS, DIN, DOUT) and supports daisy‑chaining of multiple devices. Detailed electrical characteristics, timing parameters, pin assignments, and register maps are provided for system integration.
Maxim MAX7301 specifications
| Number of I/O Ports | 20 or 28 |
|---|---|
| Output Drive Capability | Sink 10 mA, Source 4.5 mA |
| Shutdown Current | 11 pA (max) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +125 °C |
Source: Maxim MAX7301 4-Wire-Interfaced 2.5V to 5.5V 20‑Port/28‑Port I/O Expander Datasheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
How many I/O ports are available on the MAX7301?
Depending on the package, the MAX7301 provides either 20 or 28 configurable I/O ports.
From: Maxim MAX7301 4-Wire-Interfaced 2.5V to 5.5V 20‑Port/28‑Port I/O Expander Datasheet
What is the maximum current an output can sink or source?
Each push‑pull output can sink up to 10 mA and source up to 4.5 mA.
From: Maxim MAX7301 4-Wire-Interfaced 2.5V to 5.5V 20‑Port/28‑Port I/O Expander Datasheet
What voltage range does the MAX7301 operate from?
The device operates from 2.5 V to 5.5 V.
How many I/O ports are available on the MAX7301?
It provides either 20 or 28 configurable I/O ports, depending on the package.
