Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (QFN-40E(5x5))
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-40E(5x5) | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — CH398X5 (QFN-40E(5x5))
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of CH398X5 (QFN-40E(5x5))?
Manufactured by WCH, the CH398X5 is housed in a QFN-40E(5x5) package with 41 pins and a 0.40 mm lead pitch. Key pins include: 1 (MDI0P: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin MDI0P (General)), 2 (ETH: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin ETH (General)), 3 (AVDDK: Power Supply Input (AVDDK — 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic)), 4 (ETH: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin ETH (General)), 5 (ETH: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin ETH (General)), 6 (MDI2P: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin MDI2P (General)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for CH398X5?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), CH398X5 (QFN-40E(5x5)) has a nominal body envelope of 5.00 × 5.00 mm, pitch e = 0.40 mm, and 41 copper pads plus a central exposed thermal pad (EPAD) of 3.50 × 3.50 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 CH398X5?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for CH398X5 (WCH, QFN-40E(5x5)) 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 (41 pins) & CH398 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MDI0P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal MDI0P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: MDI0P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 2 | ETH | Digital_IO | Signal terminal ETH (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: ETH. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 3 | AVDDK | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (AVDDK) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 4 | ETH | Digital_IO | Signal terminal ETH (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: ETH. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | ETH | Digital_IO | Signal terminal ETH (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: ETH. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 6 | MDI2P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal MDI2P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: MDI2P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 7 | MDI2N | Digital_IO | Signal terminal MDI2N (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: MDI2N. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 8 | AVDDK | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (AVDDK) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 9 | MDI3P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal MDI3P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: MDI3P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 10 | MDI3N | Digital_IO | Signal terminal MDI3N (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: MDI3N. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 11 | AVDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (AVDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 12 | USB3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal USB3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: USB3. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 13 | USB3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal USB3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: USB3. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 14 | P P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 15 | USB3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal USB3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: USB3. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 16 | USB3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal USB3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: USB3. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 17 | USB2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal USB2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: USB2. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 18 | USB2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal USB2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: USB2. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 19 | DVDDK | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (DVDDK) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 20 | P P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 21 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 22 | P P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 23 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 24 | LED2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED2. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 25 | SUSP#/CFG | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SUSP#/CFG (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SUSP#/CFG. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 26 | P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 27 | VDD5 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD5) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 28 | P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 29 | P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 30 | LED1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 31 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 32 | LED0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 33 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 34 | P P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 35 | XI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XI (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XI. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 36 | XO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XO (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XO. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 37 | AVDDK | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (AVDDK) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 38 | P P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 39 | P P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 40 | P P | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P P (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P P. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 41 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |






