Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (QFN-16-EP(3x3))
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 QFN-16-EP(3x3) | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — CAP1208-1-A4-TR (QFN-16-EP(3x3))
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of CAP1208-1-A4-TR (QFN-16-EP(3x3))?
Manufactured by MICROCHIP, the CAP1208-1-A4-TR is housed in a QFN-16-EP(3x3) package with 17 pins and a 0.50 mm lead pitch. Key pins include: 1 (ALERT#: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin ALERT# (General)), 2 (SMDATA: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SMDATA (General)), 3 (SMCLK: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SMCLK (General)), 4 (VDD: Power Supply Input (VDD — 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic)), 5 (N/C: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin N/C (General)), 6 (N/C: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin N/C (General)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for CAP1208-1-A4-TR?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), CAP1208-1-A4-TR (QFN-16-EP(3x3)) has a nominal body envelope of 3.00 × 3.00 mm, pitch e = 0.50 mm, and 17 copper pads plus a central exposed thermal pad (EPAD) of 1.50 × 1.50 mm with a 60% IPC-7525 windowed solder paste grid.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for CAP1208-1-A4-TR?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for CAP1208-1-A4-TR (MICROCHIP, QFN-16-EP(3x3)) 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 (17 pins) & CAP1208 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALERT# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal ALERT# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: ALERT#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 2 | SMDATA | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SMDATA (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SMDATA. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 3 | SMCLK | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SMCLK (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SMCLK. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | VDD | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 5 | N/C | Digital_IO | Signal terminal N/C (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: N/C. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 6 | N/C | Digital_IO | Signal terminal N/C (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: N/C. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 7 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 8 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 9 | CS8 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS8 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS8. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 10 | CS7 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS7 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS7. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 11 | CS6 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS6 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS6. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 12 | CS5 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS5 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS5. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 13 | CS4 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS4 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS4. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 14 | CS3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS3. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 15 | CS2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS2. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 16 | CS1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 17 | EP | GND | Bottom exposed die attach pad (EP) providing primary thermal conduction path to the PCB and low-inductance 0V ground return. |









