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What on the bottom of the relay driver board? And do I need it? Do you need isolation between the heatsink and 5v reg? I'm paranoid, because I saw one pictured with it. Thanks, Joe Edited by user Monday, June 17, 2013 6:26:01 PM(UTC)
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The chip under the board is the I2C port expander... yes, you need it.
You don't need isolation, just be sure to use thermal compound if you don't use a thermal pad.
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Which part number is the port expander?
Thanks, Joe
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MCP23008-E/P from Microchip.
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oh right, that's why it wasn't part of the digikey or mouser order.
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