IO Zero 32

32 channel digital I/O expander for the Raspberry Pi

Fitted to a Raspberry Pi Zero W Thumbnail

£13.19 each (excluding VAT: £10.99)

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Product Code:IO Zero 32

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32 Digital I/O pins
Python, MicroPython, C, C++, Node.js and .Net Core libraries
Controlled via the Raspberry Pi I2C port
Stack up to 4 IO Zero 32 boards on a single Raspberry Pi
Solder jumper selectable I2C addresses
External 3.3V to 5V Voltage Input with an isolation solder jumper
Based on the PCA9535 from NXP
Interrupt pins - Open drain interrupt outputs trigger when an input pin changes state
Polarity Inversion register to configure the polarity of the input port data

The IO Zero 32 is a 32-channel digital I/O expansion board designed for the Raspberry Pi and other compatible single-board computers. The board is based around the PCA9535 16-bit I/O expander from NXP. A pair of PCA9535 expanders are included on the board, allowing you to connect up to 32 digital inputs or outputs to the Raspberry Pi. The IO Zero 32 is powered through the host Raspberry Pi using the GPIO port, and extended pins on the GPIO connector allow you to stack the IO Zero 32 along with other expansion boards.

The I2C address bits are selectable using the onboard solder jumpers. The PCA9535 supports up to 8 different I2C addresses, so with two PCA9535 devices on each IO Zero 32, you can stack up to 4 IO Zero 32 boards on a single Raspberry Pi, giving a maximum of 128 I/O ports.

The IO Zero 32 includes a voltage input port that can be isolated from the Raspberry Pi via an isolation solder jumper marked "Link" on the PCB so you can use a separate high current power supply to power the IO Zero 32, reducing the load on the Raspberry Pi. When used with an external power supply, the IO Zero 32 supports a voltage range of 3.3V to 5V. The voltage input port is compatible with our 5mm screw terminals.

To use the IO Zero 32 externally from the Raspberry Pi, you will need to connect the 3.3V (Pin 1), SDA (Pin 3), SCL (Pin 5) and Ground (Pin 6) pins from the Raspberry Pi GPIO header to the corresponding pins on the IO Zero 32. The 5V pin will also need to be connected if you are not using an external power supply.

Technical Details

Input / Output Ratings & Specifications

Spec: Ratings
Vdd (when disconnected from 5V pin GPIO header): 3.3V - 5.5V
All digital inputs and outputs:: 0 - Vdd
Maximum output current for an individual I/O Pin:: 50 mA
Maximum overall current on a single I/O Bank (1 PCA9535 device):: 160 mA
Interrupt maximum current:: 3 mA

For a full list of PCA9535 specifications see pages 19 and 20 on the PCA9535 Datasheet

3D CAD Model

IO Zero 32 - 3D CAD File (STEP Format)

Schematic

View schematic PDF.

Mechanical Drawings

Mechanical Drawing

Compatibility

We have tested the IO Zero 32 on the following platforms.

Model	Status
Raspberry Pi Pico series
Raspberry Pi Model A / B
Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+ / B+
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B
Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ / B / B+
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
Raspberry Pi 5
Raspberry Pi Zero
Raspberry Pi Zero W / Zero 2 W
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 IO Board
Raspberry Pi 400
Orange Pi
Asus Tinker Board
Odroid

Code Libraries and Demos

We have Python, MicroPython, C, C++, Node.js and .Net Core libraries for this expansion board. You can download all of the libraries from GitHub at:

https://github.com/abelectronicsuk/ or click on the logos below for your selected programming language.

Assembly Instructions

This product requires a soldering iron and solder to fit the connectors.

The IO Zero 32 is supplied with the 40-pin GPIO connector unsoldered. Before using the IO Zero 32, you need to solder the connector onto the PCB. The power link and I2C address selection are configured using solder jumpers. For convenience, we supply the IO Zero 32 with the power link jumper and one address selection jumper pre-soldered.

The digital input pads are spaced 2.54mm apart. You can solder wires directly to the board or use 2.54mm pitch headers. The IO Zero 32 is compatible with 40-pin IDC vertical and right-angle headers allowing you to use ribbon cables to connect your external devices to the board.

Note: When stacking the IO Zero 32 with other boards, a right-angle header is recommended for the I/O pins.

To install the IO Zero 32, press the 40-pin connector down onto the Raspberry Pi GPIO pins with the board sitting over the top of the Raspberry Pi.

If you are installing more than one IO Zero 32 on a single Raspberry Pi board, you will need to configure the address select jumpers for each IO Zero 32.

Remove the isolation jumper when connecting an external power supply to the V+ and GND pins.

Watch our assembly guide on YouTube. (opens in a new window)

PCB Header Assembly Jig

Download and print our PCB Header Assembly Jig to hold your circuit board when soldering the header pins.

I2C Address Selection

The PCA9535 contains three address-select pins, which can be tied to Vss or Vdd. This gives 8 possible I2C addresses for each chip. To simplify address selection on the IO Zero 32, we have included a set of address selection pads which can be configured by applying a small solder bridge across the required places. The I2C address table shows the recommended configurations for your IO Zero 32 and the associated I2C addresses.

Note:
Disconnect the IO Zero 32 from the Raspberry Pi before changing the i2c address. The address pins are tied to GND (low) via a 10K resistor, so the jumper is used to connect a pin to Vcc (high).

Default Configuration (IC1 = 0x20, IC2 = 0x21)