Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (SOIC-20-300mil)
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-20-300mil | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — MIC2178YWM (SOIC-20-300mil)
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of MIC2178YWM (SOIC-20-300mil)?
Manufactured by MICROCHIP, the MIC2178YWM is housed in a SOIC-20-300mil package with 20 pins and a 1.27 mm lead pitch, supporting a VCC supply range of 4.5V to 16.5V. Key pins include: 1 (VIN: Power Supply Input (VIN — 4.5V to 16.5V)), 2 (VIN: Power Supply Input (VIN — 4.5V to 16.5V)), 3 (SW: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SW (General)), 4 (PGND: Ground Reference Pin (PGND)), 5 (PGND: Ground Reference Pin (PGND)), 6 (PGND: Ground Reference Pin (PGND)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for MIC2178YWM?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), MIC2178YWM (SOIC-20-300mil) has a nominal body envelope of 7.50 × 12.80 mm, pitch e = 1.27 mm, and 20 copper pads.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for MIC2178YWM?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for MIC2178YWM (MICROCHIP, SOIC-20-300mil) 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 (20 pins) & MIC2178 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIN | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VIN) operating in the 4.5V to 16.5V domain (Max rating: 16.5V). |
| 2 | VIN | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VIN) operating in the 4.5V to 16.5V domain (Max rating: 16.5V). |
| 3 | SW | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SW (I/O, 4.5V to 16.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SW. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | PGND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (PGND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 5 | PGND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (PGND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 6 | PGND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (PGND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 7 | PGND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (PGND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 8 | SW | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SW (I/O, 4.5V to 16.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SW. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 9 | VIN | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VIN) operating in the 4.5V to 16.5V domain (Max rating: 16.5V). |
| 10 | PWM# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PWM# (I/O, 4.5V to 16.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PWM#. Supported peripheral buses: PWM. |
| 11 | PWRGD | Open_Drain | Signal terminal PWRGD (I/O, 4.5V to 16.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PWRGD. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 12 | FB | Digital_IO | Signal terminal FB (I/O, 4.5V to 16.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: FB. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 13 | COMP | Digital_IO | Signal terminal COMP (I/O, 4.5V to 16.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: COMP. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 14 | SGND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (SGND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 15 | SGND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (SGND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 16 | SGND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (SGND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 17 | SGND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (SGND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 18 | SYNC | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SYNC (I/O, 4.5V to 16.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SYNC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 19 | BIAS | Digital_IO | Signal terminal BIAS (I/O, 4.5V to 16.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: BIAS. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 20 | EN | Digital_IO | Chip enable and power-on reset control input (EN): High enables the SoC; Low powers down the chip into reset. |








