Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (SOIC-18-300mil)
Extracted from Datasheet & IPC-7351B NormalizedRecommended Companion BOM & Drop-In Equivalents
Passive external components per reference schematic and 1:1 pin-compatible alternatives| Designator / Replacement MPN | Value / Package | Function & PCB Layout Rule |
|---|---|---|
| N/A BOM | Per application circuit SOIC-18-300mil | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — MCP2515-I/SO (SOIC-18-300mil)
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of MCP2515-I/SO (SOIC-18-300mil)?
Manufactured by MICROCHIP, the MCP2515-I/SO is housed in a SOIC-18-300mil package with 18 pins and a 1.27 mm lead pitch, supporting a VCC supply range of 2.7V – 5.5V. Key pins include: 1 (TXCAN: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin TXCAN (General)), 2 (RXCAN: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RXCAN (General)), 3 (CLKOUT: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin CLKOUT (General)), 4 (TX0RTS: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin TX0RTS (General)), 5 (TX1RTS: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin TX1RTS (General)), 6 (TX2RTS: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin TX2RTS (General)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for MCP2515-I/SO?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), MCP2515-I/SO (SOIC-18-300mil) has a nominal body envelope of 7.50 × 11.55 mm, pitch e = 1.27 mm, and 18 copper pads.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for MCP2515-I/SO?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for MCP2515-I/SO (MICROCHIP, SOIC-18-300mil) directly on this page, including KiCad 8 Footprints (.kicad_mod), Schematic Symbols (.kicad_sym), Autodesk Fusion 360 / Eagle (.lbr), and 3D STEP AP214 / WebGL GLB models.
Static Reference Appendix: Pinout Table (18 pins) & MCP2515 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TXCAN | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXCAN (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXCAN. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 2 | RXCAN | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXCAN (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXCAN. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 3 | CLKOUT | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CLKOUT (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CLKOUT. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | TX0RTS | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TX0RTS (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TX0RTS. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | TX1RTS | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TX1RTS (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TX1RTS. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 6 | TX2RTS | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TX2RTS (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TX2RTS. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 7 | OSC2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OSC2 (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OSC2. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 8 | OSC1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OSC1 (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OSC1. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 9 | VSS | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (VSS) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 10 | RX1BF | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RX1BF (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RX1BF. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 11 | RX0BF | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RX0BF (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RX0BF. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 12 | INT | Digital_IO | Signal terminal INT (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: INT. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 13 | SCK | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SCK (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SCK. Supported peripheral buses: SPI. |
| 14 | SI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SI (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SI. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 15 | SO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SO (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SO. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 16 | CS | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS (I/O, 2.7V – 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 17 | RESET | Digital_IO | Active-low hardware reset terminal (RESET): pulling this pin Low resets the processor core and peripherals. |
| 18 | VDD | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD) operating in the 2.7V – 5.5V domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |











