Mechanical Dimensions & Land Pattern (SOT-223)
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 SOT-223 | Size power & signal trace widths for rated load current following IPC-2221 clearance rules. |
Technical Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — TC32MCDB (SOT-223)
Quick answers covering Pinout, IPC-7351B Land Pattern dimensions, and CAD export formatsWhat is the Pinout and operating voltage specification of TC32MCDB (SOT-223)?
Manufactured by MICROCHIP, the TC32MCDB is housed in a SOT-223 package with 4 pins and a 2.30 mm lead pitch, supporting a VCC supply range of 4.5V to 5.5V. Key pins include: 1 (GND: Ground Reference Pin (GND)), 2 (VDD: Power Supply Input (VDD — 4.5V to 5.5V)), 3 (RS: Multiplexed I/O & Peripheral Pin RS (General)), 4 (VDD: Power Supply Input (VDD — 4.5V to 5.5V)).
What are the IPC-7351B PCB Footprint dimensions for TC32MCDB?
Normalized from the official datasheet mechanical drawing per IPC-7351B (Density Level B Nominal), TC32MCDB (SOT-223) has a nominal body envelope of 3.50 × 6.50 mm, pitch e = 2.30 mm, and 4 copper pads.
Where can I download KiCad (.kicad_mod, .kicad_sym), Fusion 360 (.lbr), and 3D STEP models for TC32MCDB?
You can download the verified open-hardware (CERN-OHL-P-2.0) CAD library bundle for TC32MCDB (MICROCHIP, SOT-223) 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 (4 pins) & TC32MCDB Family VariantsExpand static table
| Pin # | Signal Name | Electrical Type | Functional Description & Design Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND | GND | 0V electrical ground return terminal (GND) for internal core logic, I/O drivers, and analog sub-blocks. |
| 2 | VDD | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD) operating in the 4.5V to 5.5V domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |
| 3 | RS | Digital_IO | Signal terminal RS (I/O, 4.5V to 5.5V domain). Multiplexed alternate functions: RS. Supported peripheral buses: General. |
| 4 | VDD | Power_In | Primary positive power supply input (VDD) operating in the 4.5V to 5.5V domain (Max rating: 5.5V). |








