Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (QSOP-16-150mil)
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 QSOP-16-150mil | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — CH9101R (QSOP-16-150mil)
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of CH9101R (QSOP-16-150mil)?
Manufactured by WCH, the CH9101R is housed in a QSOP-16-150mil package with 16 pins and a 0.64 mm lead pitch, supporting a VCC supply range of 3.3V to 5V. Key pins include: 1 (TXD: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin TXD (UART)), 2 (RTS: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RTS (UART)), 3 (VIO: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin VIO (General)), 4 (RXD: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RXD (UART)), 5 (GND: Ground Reference Pin (GND)), 6 (CTS: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin CTS (UART)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for CH9101R?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), CH9101R (QSOP-16-150mil) has a nominal body envelope of 3.90 × 4.90 mm, pitch e = 0.64 mm, and 16 copper pads.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for CH9101R?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for CH9101R (WCH, QSOP-16-150mil) 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 (16 pins) & CH9101 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TXD | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXD (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXD. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 2 | RTS | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RTS (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RTS. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 3 | VIO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal VIO (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: VIO. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | RXD | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXD (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXD. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 5 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 6 | CTS | Digital_IO | Signal terminal CTS (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: CTS. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 7 | TXS/DSR | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TXS/DSR (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TXS/DSR. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |
| 8 | UD+ | Digital_IO | Signal terminal UD+ (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: UD+. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 9 | UD- | Digital_IO | Signal terminal UD- (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: UD-. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 10 | V3 | Power_Out | Regulated power output rail (V3) operating in the 3.3V to 5V domain (Max rating: 5.0V). |
| 11 | RESET# | Digital_IO | Active-low hardware reset terminal (RESET#): pulling this pin Low resets the processor core and peripherals. |
| 12 | VDD5 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD5) operating in the 3.3V to 5V domain (Max rating: 5.0V). |
| 13 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 14 | RXS/RI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RXS/RI (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RXS/RI. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 15 | TNOW/DCD | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TNOW/DCD (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TNOW/DCD. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 16 | SUSPEND/DTR | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SUSPEND/DTR (I/O, 3.3V to 5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SUSPEND/DTR. Supported peripheral buses: UART. |









