Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (QFN-24(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-24(4x4) | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — CH397A (QFN-24(4x4))
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of CH397A (QFN-24(4x4))?
Manufactured by WCH, the CH397A is housed in a QFN-24(4x4) package with 25 pins and a 0.50 mm lead pitch. Key pins include: 1 (AVDD33: Power Supply Input (AVDD33 — 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic)), 2 (MDITP: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin MDITP (General)), 3 (MDITN: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin MDITN (General)), 4 (MDIRP: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin MDIRP (General)), 5 (MDIRN: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin MDIRN (General)), 6 (GND: Ground Reference Pin (GND)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for CH397A?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), CH397A (QFN-24(4x4)) has a nominal body envelope of 4.00 × 4.00 mm, pitch e = 0.50 mm, and 25 copper pads plus a central exposed thermal pad (EPAD) of 2.80 × 2.80 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 CH397A?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for CH397A (WCH, QFN-24(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 (25 pins) & CH397 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AVDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (AVDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 2 | MDITP | Digital_IO | Signal terminal MDITP (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: MDITP. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 3 | MDITN | Digital_IO | Signal terminal MDITN (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: MDITN. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | MDIRP | Digital_IO | Signal terminal MDIRP (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: MDIRP. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 5 | MDIRN | Digital_IO | Signal terminal MDIRN (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: MDIRN. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 6 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 7 | UDM | Digital_IO | Signal terminal UDM (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: UDM. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 8 | UDP | Digital_IO | Signal terminal UDP (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: UDP. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 9 | DVDDK | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (DVDDK) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 10 | AVDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (AVDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 11 | V5 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal V5 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: V5. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 12 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 13 | VDDIO | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDDIO) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 14 | GPIO6 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal GPIO6 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: GPIO6. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 15 | LED0 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED0 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED0. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 16 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 17 | LED1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 18 | VDDIO | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDDIO) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 19 | NC | NC | Signal terminal NC (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: NC. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 20 | SDIO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SDIO (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SDIO. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 21 | XI | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XI (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XI. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 22 | XO | Digital_IO | Signal terminal XO (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: XO. Supported peripheral buses: RTC/CLK. |
| 23 | AVDDK | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (AVDDK) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 24 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 25 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |







