Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (LQFP-48(7x7))
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 LQFP-48(7x7) | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — CH344L (LQFP-48(7x7))
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of CH344L (LQFP-48(7x7))?
Manufactured by WCH, the CH344L is housed in a LQFP-48(7x7) package with 48 pins and a 0.50 mm lead pitch. Key pins include: 1 (NC: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin NC (General)), 2 (CFG2: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin CFG2 (General)), 3 (NC: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin NC (General)), 4 (NC: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin NC (General)), 5 (XI: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin XI (RTC/CLK)), 6 (XO: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin XO (RTC/CLK)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for CH344L?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), CH344L (LQFP-48(7x7)) has a nominal body envelope of 7.00 × 7.00 mm, pitch e = 0.50 mm, and 48 copper pads.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for CH344L?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for CH344L (WCH, LQFP-48(7x7)) 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 (48 pins) & CH344 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 2 | CFG2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CFG2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CFG2. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 3 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | XI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XI (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XI. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 6 | XO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XO (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XO. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 7 | RESET | Digital_IO | Active-low hardware reset terminal (RESET): pulling this pin Low resets the processor core and peripherals. |
| 8 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 9 | VCC | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VCC) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 10 | CTS1/GPIO2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CTS1/GPIO2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CTS1/GPIO2. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 11 | RTS1/GPIO3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RTS1/GPIO3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RTS1/GPIO3. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 12 | TXD1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXD1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXD1. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 13 | RXD1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXD1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXD1. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 14 | ACT | Digital_IO | Signal terminal ACT (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: ACT. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 15 | TX_S | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TX_S (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TX_S. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 16 | RX_S | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RX_S (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RX_S. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 17 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 18 | TNOW1/GPIO9 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TNOW1/GPIO9 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TNOW1/GPIO9. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 19 | TNOW2/GPIO10 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TNOW2/GPIO10 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TNOW2/GPIO10. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 20 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 21 | TXD2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXD2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXD2. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 22 | RXD2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXD2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXD2. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 23 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 24 | VCC | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VCC) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 25 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 26 | CTS2/GPIO4 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CTS2/GPIO4 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CTS2/GPIO4. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 27 | RTS2/GPIO5 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RTS2/GPIO5 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RTS2/GPIO5. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 28 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 29 | TXD3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXD3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXD3. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 30 | TXD0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXD0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXD0. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 31 | RXD0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXD0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXD0. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 32 | UD- | Digital_IO | Signal terminal UD- (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: UD-. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 33 | UD+ | Digital_IO | Signal terminal UD+ (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: UD+. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 34 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 35 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 36 | VCC | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VCC) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 37 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 38 | CFG | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CFG (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CFG. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 39 | TNOW0/GPIO8 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TNOW0/GPIO8 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TNOW0/GPIO8. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 40 | RTS0/GPIO1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RTS0/GPIO1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RTS0/GPIO1. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 41 | CTS0/GPIO0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CTS0/GPIO0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CTS0/GPIO0. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 42 | RXD3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXD3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXD3. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 43 | TNOW3/GPIO11 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TNOW3/GPIO11 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TNOW3/GPIO11. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 44 | TEST | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TEST (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TEST. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 45 | RTS3/GPIO7 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RTS3/GPIO7 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RTS3/GPIO7. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 46 | CTS3/GPIO6 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CTS3/GPIO6 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CTS3/GPIO6. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 47 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 48 | VCC | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VCC) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |





