Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (QFN-26(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-26(3x3) | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — CH346C (QFN-26(3x3))
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of CH346C (QFN-26(3x3))?
Manufactured by WCH, the CH346C is housed in a QFN-26(3x3) package with 26 pins and a 0.40 mm lead pitch, supporting a VCC supply range of 1.2V to 3.3V. Key pins include: 1 (IO1: General Purpose Digital I/O Pin IO1), 2 (VDD5: Power Supply Input (VDD5 — 1.2V to 3.3V)), 3 (GND: Ground Reference Pin (GND)), 4 (VDD33: Power Supply Input (VDD33 — 1.2V to 3.3V)), 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 CH346C?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), CH346C (QFN-26(3x3)) has a nominal body envelope of 3.00 × 3.00 mm, pitch e = 0.40 mm, and 26 copper pads plus a central exposed thermal pad (EPAD) of 2.10 × 2.75 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 CH346C?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for CH346C (WCH, QFN-26(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 (26 pins) & CH346 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IO1 | Digital_IO | General Purpose Digital I/O Pin IO1 |
| 2 | VDD5 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD5) operating in the 1.2V to 3.3V domain (Max rating: 3.3V). |
| 3 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 4 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 1.2V to 3.3V domain (Max rating: 3.3V). |
| 5 | XI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XI (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XI. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 6 | XO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XO (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XO. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 7 | VDDK | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDDK) operating in the 1.2V to 3.3V domain (Max rating: 3.3V). |
| 8 | UD- | Digital_IO | Signal terminal UD- (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: UD-. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 9 | UD+ | Digital_IO | Signal terminal UD+ (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: UD+. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 10 | RESET | Digital_IO | Active-low hardware reset terminal (RESET): pulling this pin Low resets the processor core and peripherals. |
| 11 | RDNE | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RDNE (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RDNE. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 12 | RI1/TNOW1/ GPIO6 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RI1/TNOW1/ GPIO6 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RI1/TNOW1/ GPIO6. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 13 | DCD1/SUSP/ GPIO7 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DCD1/SUSP/ GPIO7 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DCD1/SUSP/ GPIO7. Supported peripheral buses: USB, UART. |
| 14 | VIO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal VIO (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: VIO. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 15 | CS | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CS (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CS. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 16 | DTR0/RX S/_ GPIO2/CFG0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DTR0/RX S/_ GPIO2/CFG0 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DTR0/RX S/_ GPIO2/CFG0. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 17 | DSR0/ACT/ | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DSR0/ACT/ (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DSR0/ACT/. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 18 | RTS0/ GPIO0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RTS0/ GPIO0 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RTS0/ GPIO0. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 19 | CTS0/ GPIO1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CTS0/ GPIO1 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CTS0/ GPIO1. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 20 | RXD0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXD0 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXD0. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 21 | TXD0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXD0 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXD0. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 22 | RXD1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXD1 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXD1. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 23 | D3/SPI_WRNF/TXD1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal D3/SPI_WRNF/TXD1 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SPI_WRNF, SPI. Supported peripheral buses: UART, SPI. |
| 24 | DSR1/GPIO11 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DSR1/GPIO11 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DSR1/GPIO11. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 25 | D5/SCK/CTS1/GPIO9 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal D5/SCK/CTS1/GPIO9 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: GPIO9, SPI. Supported peripheral buses: UART, SPI. |
| 26 | DTR1/CFG1/ GPIO10 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DTR1/CFG1/ GPIO10 (I/O, 1.2V to 3.3V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DTR1/CFG1/ GPIO10. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |







