Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (SOIC-8)
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-8 | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — MIC2042-1YM (SOIC-8)
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of MIC2042-1YM (SOIC-8)?
Manufactured by MICROCHIP, the MIC2042-1YM is housed in a SOIC-8 package with 8 pins and a 1.27 mm lead pitch, supporting a VCC supply range of 8V to 5.5V. Key pins include: 1 (EN: System Enable & Hardware Reset (EN)), 2 (/FAULT: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin /FAULT (General)), 3 (GND: Ground Reference Pin (GND)), 4 (ILIM: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin ILIM (General)), 5 (VIN: Regulated Power Output (VIN — 8V to 5.5V)), 6 (VOUT: Regulated Power Output (VOUT — 8V to 5.5V)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for MIC2042-1YM?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), MIC2042-1YM (SOIC-8) has a nominal body envelope of 3.90 × 4.90 mm, pitch e = 1.27 mm, and 8 copper pads.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for MIC2042-1YM?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for MIC2042-1YM (MICROCHIP, SOIC-8) 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 (8 pins) & MIC2042 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN | Digital_IO | Chip enable and power-on reset control input (EN): High enables the SoC; Low powers down the chip into reset. |
| 2 | /FAULT | Open_Drain | Signal terminal /FAULT (I/O, 8V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: /FAULT. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 3 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 4 | ILIM | Digital_IO | Signal terminal ILIM (I/O, 8V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: ILIM. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | VIN | Power_Out | Regulated power output rail (VIN) operating in the 8V to 5.5V domain (Max rating: 8.0V). |
| 6 | VOUT | Power_Out | Regulated power output rail (VOUT) operating in the 8V to 5.5V domain (Max rating: 8.0V). |
| 7 | VIN | Power_Out | Regulated power output rail (VIN) operating in the 8V to 5.5V domain (Max rating: 8.0V). |
| 8 | VOUT | Power_Out | Regulated power output rail (VOUT) operating in the 8V to 5.5V domain (Max rating: 8.0V). |