Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (TSSOP-20)
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 TSSOP-20 | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — MCP4461-502E/ST (TSSOP-20)
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of MCP4461-502E/ST (TSSOP-20)?
Manufactured by MICROCHIP, the MCP4461-502E/ST is housed in a TSSOP-20 package with 20 pins and a 0.65 mm lead pitch, supporting a VCC supply range of 2.7V to 5.5V. Key pins include: 1 (P3A: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin P3A (General)), 2 (P3W: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin P3W (General)), 3 (P3B: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin P3B (General)), 4 (HVC/A0: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin HVC/A0 (General)), 5 (SCL: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SCL (I2C)), 6 (SDA: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SDA (I2C)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for MCP4461-502E/ST?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), MCP4461-502E/ST (TSSOP-20) has a nominal body envelope of 4.40 × 6.50 mm, pitch e = 0.65 mm, and 20 copper pads.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for MCP4461-502E/ST?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for MCP4461-502E/ST (MICROCHIP, TSSOP-20) 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 (20 pins) & MCP4461 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P3A | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P3A (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P3A. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 2 | P3W | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P3W (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P3W. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 3 | P3B | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P3B (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P3B. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | HVC/A0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal HVC/A0 (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: HVC/A0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | SCL | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SCL (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SCL. Supported peripheral buses: I2C. |
| 6 | SDA | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SDA (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SDA. Supported peripheral buses: I2C. |
| 7 | VSS | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (VSS) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 8 | P1B | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P1B (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P1B. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 9 | P1W | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P1W (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P1W. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 10 | P1A | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P1A (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P1A. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 11 | P0A | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P0A (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P0A. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 12 | P0W | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P0W (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P0W. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 13 | P0B | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P0B (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P0B. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 14 | WP# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal WP# (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: WP#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 15 | RESET# | Digital_IO | Active-low hardware reset terminal (RESET#): pulling this pin Low resets the processor core and peripherals. |
| 16 | A1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal A1 (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: A1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 17 | VDD | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD) operating in the 2.7V to 5.5V domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 18 | P2B | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P2B (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P2B. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 19 | P2W | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P2W (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P2W. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 20 | P2A | Digital_IO | Signal terminal P2A (I/O, 2.7V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: P2A. Supported peripheral buses: General. |












