Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (LQFP-48(7x7))
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 LQFP-48(7x7) | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — CH338L (LQFP-48(7x7))
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of CH338L (LQFP-48(7x7))?
Manufactured by WCH, the CH338L is housed in a LQFP-48(7x7) package with 48 pins and a 0.50 mm lead pitch. Key pins include: 1 (LED DRV/_ SMB_EN: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin LED DRV/_ SMB_EN (General)), 2 (SDA/ SMBDAT: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SDA/ SMBDAT (I2C)), 3 (SCL/ SMBCLK: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin SCL/ SMBCLK (I2C)), 4 (DP2: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin DP2 (USB)), 5 (VDD33: Power Supply Input (VDD33 — 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic)), 6 (DM3: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin DM3 (USB)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for CH338L?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), CH338L (LQFP-48(7x7)) has a nominal body envelope of 7.00 × 7.00 mm, pitch e = 0.50 mm, and 48 copper pads.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for CH338L?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for CH338L (WCH, LQFP-48(7x7)) 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 (48 pins) & CH338 Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LED DRV/_ SMB_EN | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED DRV/_ SMB_EN (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED DRV/_ SMB_EN. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 2 | SDA/ SMBDAT | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SDA/ SMBDAT (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SDA/ SMBDAT. Supported peripheral buses: I2C. |
| 3 | SCL/ SMBCLK | Digital_IO | Signal terminal SCL/ SMBCLK (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: SCL/ SMBCLK. Supported peripheral buses: I2C. |
| 4 | DP2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DP2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DP2. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 5 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 6 | DM3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DM3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DM3. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 7 | DP3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DP3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DP3. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 8 | DM4 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DM4 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DM4. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 9 | DP4 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DP4 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DP4. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 10 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 11 | DM5 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DM5 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DM5. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 12 | DP5 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DP5 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DP5. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 13 | DM3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DM3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DM3. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 14 | DP3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DP3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DP3. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 15 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 16 | IO18 | Digital_IO | GPIO18 / RTC_GPIO18 / U1RXD / ADC2_CH7 / CLK_OUT3 |
| 17 | DP2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DP2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DP2. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 18 | DM1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DM1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DM1. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 19 | DP1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DP1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DP1. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 20 | PWREN4 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PWREN4 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PWREN4. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 21 | OVCUR4# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OVCUR4# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OVCUR4#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 22 | OVCUR3# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OVCUR3# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OVCUR3#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 23 | PWREN3 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PWREN3 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PWREN3. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 24 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 25 | DVDDK | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (DVDDK) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 26 | PWREN2 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PWREN2 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PWREN2. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 27 | OVCUR2# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OVCUR2# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OVCUR2#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 28 | OVCUR1# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OVCUR1# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OVCUR1#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 29 | PWREN1 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PWREN1 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PWREN1. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 30 | DPU | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DPU (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DPU. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 31 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 32 | IO32 | Digital_IO | General Purpose Digital I/O Pin IO32 |
| 33 | DP5 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DP5 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DP5. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 34 | DM6 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal DM6 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: DM6. Supported peripheral buses: USB. |
| 35 | OVCUR5# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OVCUR5# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OVCUR5#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 36 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 37 | OVCUR7# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OVCUR7# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OVCUR7#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 38 | OVCUR6# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OVCUR6# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OVCUR6#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 39 | GND | GND | Bottom exposed die attach pad (GND) providing primary thermal conduction path to the PCB and low-inductance 0V ground return. |
| 40 | RESET$ | Digital_IO | Active-low hardware reset terminal (RESET$): pulling this pin Low resets the processor core and peripherals. |
| 41 | IO41 | Digital_IO | General Purpose Digital I/O Pin IO41 |
| 42 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 43 | OVCUR567# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OVCUR567# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OVCUR567#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 44 | PWREN# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal PWREN# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: PWREN#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 45 | OVCUR1234# | Digital_IO | Signal terminal OVCUR1234# (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: OVCUR1234#. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 46 | VDD33 | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD33) operating in the 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 47 | LED6 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED6 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED6. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 48 | LED5 | Digital_IO | Signal terminal LED5 (I/O, 3.3V / 5.0V Standard Logic domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: LED5. Supported peripheral buses: General. |










