Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (QFN-28(4x4))
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-28(4x4) | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — CH9142 (QFN-28(4x4))
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of CH9142 (QFN-28(4x4))?
Manufactured by WCH, the CH9142 is housed in a QFN-28(4x4) package with 29 pins and a 0.40 mm lead pitch. Key pins include: 0 (GND: Ground Reference Pin (GND)), 1 (X32KO: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin X32KO (General)), 2 (X32KI: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin X32KI (General)), 3 (VDD_D: Power Supply Input (VDD_D — 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic)), 4 (VSW: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin VSW (General)), 5 (VCC: Power Supply Input (VCC — 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for CH9142?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), CH9142 (QFN-28(4x4)) has a nominal body envelope of 4.00 × 4.00 mm, pitch e = 0.40 mm, and 29 copper pads plus a central exposed thermal pad (EPAD) of 2.70 × 2.70 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 CH9142?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for CH9142 (WCH, QFN-28(4x4)) 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 (29 pins) & CH9142 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 1 | X32KO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal X32KO (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: X32KO. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 2 | X32KI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal X32KI (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: X32KI. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 3 | VDD_D | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD_D) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 4 | VSW | Digital_IO | Signal terminal VSW (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: VSW. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | VCC | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VCC) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 6 | AT0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal AT0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: AT0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 7 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 8 | RTS1#/TNOW1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RTS1#/TNOW1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RTS1#/TNOW1. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 9 | CTS1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CTS1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CTS1. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 10 | TXD1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXD1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXD1. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 11 | RXD1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXD1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXD1. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 12 | RTS0/TNOW0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RTS0/TNOW0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RTS0/TNOW0. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 13 | CTS0# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CTS0# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CTS0#. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 14 | TXD0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXD0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXD0. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 15 | RXD0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXD0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXD0. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 16 | RST# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RST# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RST#. 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 | X32MO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal X32MO (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: X32MO. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 19 | X32MI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal X32MI (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: X32MI. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 20 | VINTA | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VINTA) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 21 | ANT | RF_50Ohm | Signal terminal ANT (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: ANT. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 22 | VDD_A | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD_A) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 23 | LED0/RELOAD | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED0/RELOAD (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED0/RELOAD. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 24 | SLEEP | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SLEEP (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SLEEP. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 25 | LED1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 26 | AT1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal AT1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: AT1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 27 | BLESTA0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal BLESTA0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: BLESTA0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 28 | BLEDTA1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal BLEDTA1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: BLEDTA1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |






