Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (SSOP-20-208mil)
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 SSOP-20-208mil | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — CH372 (SSOP-20-208mil)
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of CH372 (SSOP-20-208mil)?
Manufactured by WCH, the CH372 is housed in a SSOP-20-208mil package with 20 pins and a 0.65 mm lead pitch. Key pins include: 1 (RST: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RST (General)), 2 (TXD: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin TXD (UART)), 3 (RXD: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RXD (UART)), 4 (A0: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin A0 (General)), 5 (V3: Regulated Power Output (V3 — 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic)), 6 (UD+: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin UD+ (USB)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for CH372?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), CH372 (SSOP-20-208mil) has a nominal body envelope of 5.30 × 7.20 mm, pitch e = 0.65 mm, and 20 copper pads.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for CH372?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for CH372 (WCH, SSOP-20-208mil) 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 (20 pins) & CH372 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RST | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RST (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RST. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 2 | TXD | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXD (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXD. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 3 | RXD | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXD (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXD. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 4 | A0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal A0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: A0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | V3 | Power_Out | Regulated power output rail (V3) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 6 | UD+ | Digital_IO | Signal terminal UD+ (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: UD+. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 7 | UD- | Digital_IO | Signal terminal UD- (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: UD-. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 8 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 9 | XI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XI (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XI. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 10 | XO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XO (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XO. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 11 | D1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal D1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: D1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 12 | D2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal D2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: D2. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 13 | D3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal D3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: D3. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 14 | D4 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal D4 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: D4. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 15 | VCC | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VCC) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 16 | INT# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal INT# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: INT#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 17 | D7 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal D7 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: D7. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 18 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 19 | CS# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 20 | VCC | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VCC) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |




