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) — CH379Y (QFN-28(4x4))
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of CH379Y (QFN-28(4x4))?
Manufactured by WCH, the CH379Y is housed in a QFN-28(4x4) package with 29 pins and a 0.50 mm lead pitch. Key pins include: 1 (SS_TXB: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SS_TXB (General)), 2 (SS_TXA: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SS_TXA (General)), 3 (AVDDK: Power Supply Input (AVDDK — 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic)), 4 (SS_RXB: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SS_RXB (General)), 5 (SS_RXA: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SS_RXA (General)), 6 (XI: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin XI (RTC/CLK)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for CH379Y?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), CH379Y (QFN-28(4x4)) has a nominal body envelope of 4.00 × 4.00 mm, pitch e = 0.50 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 CH379Y?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for CH379Y (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) & CH379 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SS_TXB | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SS_TXB (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SS_TXB. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 2 | SS_TXA | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SS_TXA (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SS_TXA. 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 | SS_RXB | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SS_RXB (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SS_RXB. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | SS_RXA | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SS_RXA (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SS_RXA. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 6 | XI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XI (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XI. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 7 | XO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XO (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XO. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 8 | LED/EX12_EN | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED/EX12_EN (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED/EX12_EN. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 9 | TEST - | Digital_IO | Signal terminal TEST - (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: TEST -. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 10 | 11_SPIMISO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal 11_SPIMISO (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: 11_SPIMISO. Supported peripheral buses: SPI. |
| 11 | 13_SPIMOSI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal 13_SPIMOSI (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: 13_SPIMOSI. Supported peripheral buses: SPI. |
| 12 | 12_EX12EN | Digital_IO | Signal terminal 12_EX12EN (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: 12_EX12EN. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 13 | 14_CDROMEN | Digital_IO | Signal terminal 14_CDROMEN (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: 14_CDROMEN. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 14 | LED - | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED - (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED -. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 15 | SD_D0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SD_D0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SD_D0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 16 | SD_SCK | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SD_SCK (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SD_SCK. Supported peripheral buses: SPI. |
| 17 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 18 | SD_CMD | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SD_CMD (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SD_CMD. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 19 | SD_D3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SD_D3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SD_D3. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 20 | SD_D2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SD_D2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SD_D2. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 21 | VSD_IO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal VSD_IO (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: VSD_IO. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 22 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 23 | VOUT_SD | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VOUT_SD) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 24 | RESET# | Digital_IO | Active-low hardware reset terminal (RESET#): pulling this pin Low resets the processor core and peripherals. |
| 25 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 26 | HS_DP | Digital_IO | Signal terminal HS_DP (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: HS_DP. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 27 | HS_DM | Digital_IO | Signal terminal HS_DM (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: HS_DM. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 28 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 29 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |







