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) — MCP4011-503E/SN (SOIC-8)
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of MCP4011-503E/SN (SOIC-8)?
Manufactured by MICROCHIP, the MCP4011-503E/SN is housed in a SOIC-8 package with 8 pins and a 1.27 mm lead pitch, supporting a VCC supply range of 1.8V to 5.5V. Key pins include: 1 (VDD: Power Supply Input (VDD — 1.8V to 5.5V)), 2 (VSS: Ground Reference Pin (VSS)), 3 (A: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin A (General)), 4 (W: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin W (General)), 5 (CS: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin CS (General)), 6 (B: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin B (General)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for MCP4011-503E/SN?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), MCP4011-503E/SN (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 MCP4011-503E/SN?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for MCP4011-503E/SN (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) & MCP4011 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VDD | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD) operating in the 1.8V to 5.5V domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 2 | VSS | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (VSS) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 3 | A | Digital_IO | Signal terminal A (I/O, 1.8V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: A. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | W | Digital_IO | Signal terminal W (I/O, 1.8V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: W. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | CS | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS (I/O, 1.8V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 6 | B | Digital_IO | Signal terminal B (I/O, 1.8V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: B. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 7 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 1.8V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 8 | U/D | Digital_IO | Signal terminal U/D (I/O, 1.8V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: U/D. Supported peripheral buses: General. |













