component
MCP3911A0-E
Public Made by Adomby adom
Microchip Tech Pre-ordered MCUs, QFN-20(4x4). Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.
main
MCP3911A0-E
Microchip Tech · Pre-ordered MCUs · QFN-20(4x4)
MCP3911A0-E from Microchip Tech, in a QFN-20(4x4). Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.
Pinout
| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CH0+ | input | Noninverting analog input for Channel 0; linear range is ±600 mV/GAIN with VREF = 1.2V, and absolute input is ±1V with no distortion (±2V without damage) relative to AGND. |
| 2 | CH0- | input | Inverting analog input for Channel 0; linear range is ±600 mV/GAIN with VREF = 1.2V, and absolute input is ±1V with no distortion (±2V without damage) relative to AGND. |
| 3 | CH1- | input | Inverting analog input for Channel 1; linear range is ±600 mV/GAIN with VREF = 1.2V, and absolute input is ±1V with no distortion (±2V without damage) relative to AGND. |
| 4 | CH1+ | input | Noninverting analog input for Channel 1; linear range is ±600 mV/GAIN with VREF = 1.2V, and absolute input is ±1V with no distortion (±2V without damage) relative to AGND. |
| 5 | AGND | power_in | Analog ground, return path for internal analog circuitry; must be connected to the same ground as DGND, preferably with a star connection. |
| 6 | REFIN+/OUT | bidirectional | Noninverting voltage reference input (external reference when VREFEXT = 1) and internal reference output (when VREFEXT = 0) with minimal drive capability, where a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor is sufficient. |
| 7 | REFIN- | input | Inverting voltage reference input, connected to the external VREF- for a differential reference or directly to AGND for a single-ended or internal reference. |
| 8 | DGND | power_in | Digital ground, return path for internal digital circuitry; must be connected to the same ground as AGND, preferably with a star connection. |
| 9 | MDAT1 | tri_state | Modulator data output for Channel 1, high-impedance when its MODOUT bit is low and otherwise updated at the AMCLK frequency. |
| 10 | MDAT0 | tri_state | Modulator data output for Channel 0, high-impedance when its MODOUT bit is low and otherwise updated at the AMCLK frequency. |
| 11 | DR | tri_state | Active-low data ready pulse output, high-impedance when DR_HIZ = 0 (default) or driven high when DR_HIZ = 1; a 100 kΩ pull-up to DVDD is recommended when DR_HIZ = 0. |
| 12 | OSC1/CLKI | input | Oscillator crystal connection or external clock input. |
| 13 | OSC2 | passive | Oscillator crystal connection. |
| 14 | CS | input | Serial interface chip select input. |
| 15 | SCK | input | Serial interface clock input (SPI up to 20 MHz). |
| 16 | SDO | output | Serial interface data output (the pin table misprints it as 'Data Input'). |
| 17 | SDI | input | Serial interface data input. |
| 18 | RESET | input | Active-low Schmitt-triggered master reset input that resets all registers to default and blocks communication while at DGND. |
| 19 | DVDD | power_in | Digital power supply, to be maintained between 2.7V and 3.6V with appropriate bypass capacitors. |
| 20 | AVDD | power_in | Analog power supply, to be maintained between 2.7V and 3.6V with appropriate bypass capacitors. |
| 21 | EP | passive | Exposed thermal pad, must be connected to AGND or left floating. |
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microchip Tech |
| Package | QFN-20(4x4) |
| Category | Embedded Processors & Controllers |
| Pins | 21 |
Electrical characteristics
Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json metadata.characteristics carries them as data).
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Conditions | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage VDD | VDD | -0.3 | 4 | V | 3 | ||
| Digital inputs and outputs w.r.t. AGND | -0.3 | 4 | V | w.r.t. AGND | 3 | ||
| Analog input w.r.t. AGND | -2 | 2 | V | w.r.t. AGND | 3 | ||
| VREF input w.r.t. AGND | -0.6 | V | -0.6V to VDD + 0.6V | 3 | |||
| Storage temperature | -65 | 150 | °C | 3 | |||
| Ambient temp. with power applied | -65 | 125 | °C | 3 | |||
| Soldering temperature of leads | 300 | °C | 10 seconds | 3 | |||
| ESD on all pins (HBM) | 4 | kV | HBM | 3 | |||
| Resolution (No Missing Codes) | 24 | bits | OSR = 256 or greater | 3 | |||
| Sampling Frequency | fS(DMCLK) | 1 | 4 | MHz | For maximum condition, BOOST[1:0] = 11 | 3 | |
| Output Data Rate | fD(DRCLK) | 4 | 125 | ksps | For maximum condition, BOOST[1:0] = 11, OSR = 32 | 3 | |
| Analog Input Absolute Voltage on CH0+, CH0-, CH1+, CH1- | CH0+/- | -1 | 1 | V | All analog input channels, measured to AGND | 3 | |
| Offset Error | VOS | -2 | 0.2 | 2 | mV | Note 4 | 3 |
| Gain Error | GE | -6 | 6 | % | Note 4 | 3 | |
| Differential Input Impedance G=1 | ZIN | 232 | kΩ | G = 1, proportional to 1/AMCLK | 4 | ||
| Differential Input Impedance G=32 | ZIN | 33 | kΩ | G = 32, proportional to 1/AMCLK | 4 | ||
| Signal-to-Noise and Distortion Ratio | SINAD | 92 | 94.5 | dB | Note 1 | 4 | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | THD | -106.5 | -103 | dBc | Includes the first 35 harmonics | 4 | |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | SNR | 92 | 95 | dB | Note 1 | 4 | |
| Internal voltage reference tolerance | VREF | 1.176 | 1.2 | 1.224 | V | VREFEXT = 0, TA = +25°C only | 5 |
| Reference input capacitance | 10 | pF | 5 | ||||
| Differential reference input voltage range (VREF+, VREF-) | VREF | 1.1 | 1.3 | V | VREFEXT = 1 | 5 | |
| Absolute Voltage on REFIN- Pin | VREF- | -0.1 | 0.1 | V | REFIN- should be connected to AGND when VREFEXT = 0 | 5 | |
| Master Clock Input Frequency Range | fMCLK | 20 | MHz | CLKEXT = 1 (Note 6) | 5 | ||
| Crystal Oscillator Operating Frequency Range | fXTAL | 1 | 20 | MHz | CLKEXT = 0 (Note 6) | 5 | |
| Analog Master Clock | AMCLK | 16 | MHz | Note 6 | 5 | ||
| Operating Voltage, Analog | AVDD | 2.7 | 3.6 | V | 5 | ||
| Operating Voltage, Digital | DVDD | 2.7 | 3.6 | V | 5 | ||
| Operating Current, Analog BOOST 00 | IDD,A | 1.5 | 2.3 | mA | BOOST[1:0] = 00 (Note 2) | 5 | |
| Operating Current, Analog BOOST 01 | IDD,A | 1.8 | 2.8 | mA | BOOST[1:0] = 01 (Note 2) | 5 | |
| Operating Current, Analog BOOST 10 | IDD,A | 2.5 | 3.5 | mA | BOOST[1:0] = 10 (Note 2) | 5 | |
| Operating Current, Analog BOOST 11 | IDD,A | 4.4 | 6.25 | mA | BOOST[1:0] = 11 (Note 2) | 5 | |
| Operating Current, Digital | IDD,D | 0.2 | 0.3 | mA | MCLK = 4 MHz, proportional to MCLK | 6 | |
| Shutdown Current, Analog | IDDS,A | 1 | µA | AVDD pin only (Note 3) | 6 | ||
| Shutdown Current, Digital | IDDS,D | 1 | µA | DVDD pin only (Note 3) | 6 | ||
| Input Leakage Current | ILI | -1 | 1 | µA | CS = DVDD, VIN = DGND to DVDD | 6 | |
| Output leakage Current | ILO | -1 | 1 | µA | CS = DVDD, VOUT = DGND or DVDD | 6 | |
| Low-Level Output Voltage | VOL | 0.4 | V | IOL = +2.1 mA, DVDD = 3.3V | 6 | ||
| Internal Capacitance (all inputs and outputs) | CINT | 7 | pF | TA = +25°C, SCK = 1.0 MHz, DVDD = 3.3V (Note 1) | 6 | ||
| Serial Clock Frequency | fSCK | 20 | MHz | 7 | |||
| CS Setup Time | tCSS | 25 | ns | 7 | |||
| CS Hold Time | tCSH | 50 | ns | 7 | |||
| CS Disable Time | tCSD | 50 | ns | 7 | |||
| Data Setup Time | tSU | 5 | ns | 7 | |||
| Data Hold Time | tHD | 10 | ns | 7 | |||
| Serial Clock High Time | tHI | 20 | ns | 7 | |||
| Serial Clock Low Time | tLO | 20 | ns | 7 | |||
| Serial Clock Delay Time | tCLD | 50 | ns | 7 | |||
| Serial Clock Enable Time | tCLE | 50 | ns | 7 | |||
| Output Valid from SCK Low | tDO | 25 | ns | 7 | |||
| Output Disable Time | tDIS | 25 | ns | Note 1 | 7 | ||
| Reset Pulse Width (RESET) | tMCLR | 100 | ns | 7 | |||
| Data Transfer Time to DR | tDODR | 25 | ns | Note 2 | 7 | ||
| Operating Temperature Range | TA | -40 | 125 | °C | Note 1 | 7 | |
| Internal VREF Temperature Coefficient | TCVREF | 7 | ppm/°C | TA = -40°C to +125°C, VREFEXT = 0 | 5 | ||
| Offset Error Drift | 0.5 | µV/°C | 3 | ||||
| Gain Error Drift | 1 | ppm/°C | 4 | ||||
| Integral Nonlinearity | INL | 5 | ppm | 4 | |||
| Thermal Resistance, 20-Lead QFN | θJA | 43 | °C/W | 7 |
CAD (KiCad official)
- Symbol:
MCP3911A0-E - Footprint:
Package_DFN_QFN:QFN-20-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.5x2.5mm - 3D model: QFN-20(4x4) (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
- 3D model files:
mcp3911a0-e-etched.step/mcp3911a0-e-etched.glbcarry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleableAdom.LaserEtchgroup (Fusion-ready);mcp3911a0-e.step/mcp3911a0-e.glbare the bare package body.
Provenance
Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:
- Datasheet: Microchip Tech datasheet (74 pp, sha256
6aa4f0fb7c0af6d5, retrieved 2026-10-23, tier: manufacturer) - Extractor: parts-factory
2.0.0/extract_pins 0.3, primaryclaude-sonnet-5-5(text), consensusclaude-sonnet-5-5(agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish. - CAD: KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).
# MCP3911A0-E
**Microchip Tech** · Pre-ordered MCUs · QFN-20(4x4)
MCP3911A0-E from Microchip Tech, in a QFN-20(4x4). Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.
## Pinout
| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CH0+ | input | Noninverting analog input for Channel 0; linear range is ±600 mV/GAIN with VREF = 1.2V, and absolute input is ±1V with no distortion (±2V without damage) relative to AGND. |
| 2 | CH0- | input | Inverting analog input for Channel 0; linear range is ±600 mV/GAIN with VREF = 1.2V, and absolute input is ±1V with no distortion (±2V without damage) relative to AGND. |
| 3 | CH1- | input | Inverting analog input for Channel 1; linear range is ±600 mV/GAIN with VREF = 1.2V, and absolute input is ±1V with no distortion (±2V without damage) relative to AGND. |
| 4 | CH1+ | input | Noninverting analog input for Channel 1; linear range is ±600 mV/GAIN with VREF = 1.2V, and absolute input is ±1V with no distortion (±2V without damage) relative to AGND. |
| 5 | AGND | power_in | Analog ground, return path for internal analog circuitry; must be connected to the same ground as DGND, preferably with a star connection. |
| 6 | REFIN+/OUT | bidirectional | Noninverting voltage reference input (external reference when VREFEXT = 1) and internal reference output (when VREFEXT = 0) with minimal drive capability, where a 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor is sufficient. |
| 7 | REFIN- | input | Inverting voltage reference input, connected to the external VREF- for a differential reference or directly to AGND for a single-ended or internal reference. |
| 8 | DGND | power_in | Digital ground, return path for internal digital circuitry; must be connected to the same ground as AGND, preferably with a star connection. |
| 9 | MDAT1 | tri_state | Modulator data output for Channel 1, high-impedance when its MODOUT bit is low and otherwise updated at the AMCLK frequency. |
| 10 | MDAT0 | tri_state | Modulator data output for Channel 0, high-impedance when its MODOUT bit is low and otherwise updated at the AMCLK frequency. |
| 11 | DR | tri_state | Active-low data ready pulse output, high-impedance when DR_HIZ = 0 (default) or driven high when DR_HIZ = 1; a 100 kΩ pull-up to DVDD is recommended when DR_HIZ = 0. |
| 12 | OSC1/CLKI | input | Oscillator crystal connection or external clock input. |
| 13 | OSC2 | passive | Oscillator crystal connection. |
| 14 | CS | input | Serial interface chip select input. |
| 15 | SCK | input | Serial interface clock input (SPI up to 20 MHz). |
| 16 | SDO | output | Serial interface data output (the pin table misprints it as 'Data Input'). |
| 17 | SDI | input | Serial interface data input. |
| 18 | RESET | input | Active-low Schmitt-triggered master reset input that resets all registers to default and blocks communication while at DGND. |
| 19 | DVDD | power_in | Digital power supply, to be maintained between 2.7V and 3.6V with appropriate bypass capacitors. |
| 20 | AVDD | power_in | Analog power supply, to be maintained between 2.7V and 3.6V with appropriate bypass capacitors. |
| 21 | EP | passive | Exposed thermal pad, must be connected to AGND or left floating. |
## Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microchip Tech |
| Package | QFN-20(4x4) |
| Category | Embedded Processors & Controllers |
| Pins | 21 |
## Electrical characteristics
Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json `metadata.characteristics` carries them as data).
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Conditions | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage VDD | VDD | -0.3 | | 4 | V | | 3 |
| Digital inputs and outputs w.r.t. AGND | | -0.3 | | 4 | V | w.r.t. AGND | 3 |
| Analog input w.r.t. AGND | | -2 | | 2 | V | w.r.t. AGND | 3 |
| VREF input w.r.t. AGND | | -0.6 | | | V | -0.6V to VDD + 0.6V | 3 |
| Storage temperature | | -65 | | 150 | °C | | 3 |
| Ambient temp. with power applied | | -65 | | 125 | °C | | 3 |
| Soldering temperature of leads | | | | 300 | °C | 10 seconds | 3 |
| ESD on all pins (HBM) | | | | 4 | kV | HBM | 3 |
| Resolution (No Missing Codes) | | 24 | | | bits | OSR = 256 or greater | 3 |
| Sampling Frequency | fS(DMCLK) | | 1 | 4 | MHz | For maximum condition, BOOST[1:0] = 11 | 3 |
| Output Data Rate | fD(DRCLK) | | 4 | 125 | ksps | For maximum condition, BOOST[1:0] = 11, OSR = 32 | 3 |
| Analog Input Absolute Voltage on CH0+, CH0-, CH1+, CH1- | CH0+/- | -1 | | 1 | V | All analog input channels, measured to AGND | 3 |
| Offset Error | VOS | -2 | 0.2 | 2 | mV | Note 4 | 3 |
| Gain Error | GE | -6 | | 6 | % | Note 4 | 3 |
| Differential Input Impedance G=1 | ZIN | 232 | | | kΩ | G = 1, proportional to 1/AMCLK | 4 |
| Differential Input Impedance G=32 | ZIN | 33 | | | kΩ | G = 32, proportional to 1/AMCLK | 4 |
| Signal-to-Noise and Distortion Ratio | SINAD | 92 | 94.5 | | dB | Note 1 | 4 |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | THD | | -106.5 | -103 | dBc | Includes the first 35 harmonics | 4 |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | SNR | 92 | 95 | | dB | Note 1 | 4 |
| Internal voltage reference tolerance | VREF | 1.176 | 1.2 | 1.224 | V | VREFEXT = 0, TA = +25°C only | 5 |
| Reference input capacitance | | | | 10 | pF | | 5 |
| Differential reference input voltage range (VREF+, VREF-) | VREF | 1.1 | | 1.3 | V | VREFEXT = 1 | 5 |
| Absolute Voltage on REFIN- Pin | VREF- | -0.1 | | 0.1 | V | REFIN- should be connected to AGND when VREFEXT = 0 | 5 |
| Master Clock Input Frequency Range | fMCLK | | | 20 | MHz | CLKEXT = 1 (Note 6) | 5 |
| Crystal Oscillator Operating Frequency Range | fXTAL | 1 | | 20 | MHz | CLKEXT = 0 (Note 6) | 5 |
| Analog Master Clock | AMCLK | | | 16 | MHz | Note 6 | 5 |
| Operating Voltage, Analog | AVDD | 2.7 | | 3.6 | V | | 5 |
| Operating Voltage, Digital | DVDD | 2.7 | | 3.6 | V | | 5 |
| Operating Current, Analog BOOST 00 | IDD,A | | 1.5 | 2.3 | mA | BOOST[1:0] = 00 (Note 2) | 5 |
| Operating Current, Analog BOOST 01 | IDD,A | | 1.8 | 2.8 | mA | BOOST[1:0] = 01 (Note 2) | 5 |
| Operating Current, Analog BOOST 10 | IDD,A | | 2.5 | 3.5 | mA | BOOST[1:0] = 10 (Note 2) | 5 |
| Operating Current, Analog BOOST 11 | IDD,A | | 4.4 | 6.25 | mA | BOOST[1:0] = 11 (Note 2) | 5 |
| Operating Current, Digital | IDD,D | | 0.2 | 0.3 | mA | MCLK = 4 MHz, proportional to MCLK | 6 |
| Shutdown Current, Analog | IDDS,A | | | 1 | µA | AVDD pin only (Note 3) | 6 |
| Shutdown Current, Digital | IDDS,D | | | 1 | µA | DVDD pin only (Note 3) | 6 |
| Input Leakage Current | ILI | -1 | | 1 | µA | CS = DVDD, VIN = DGND to DVDD | 6 |
| Output leakage Current | ILO | -1 | | 1 | µA | CS = DVDD, VOUT = DGND or DVDD | 6 |
| Low-Level Output Voltage | VOL | | | 0.4 | V | IOL = +2.1 mA, DVDD = 3.3V | 6 |
| Internal Capacitance (all inputs and outputs) | CINT | | | 7 | pF | TA = +25°C, SCK = 1.0 MHz, DVDD = 3.3V (Note 1) | 6 |
| Serial Clock Frequency | fSCK | | | 20 | MHz | | 7 |
| CS Setup Time | tCSS | 25 | | | ns | | 7 |
| CS Hold Time | tCSH | 50 | | | ns | | 7 |
| CS Disable Time | tCSD | 50 | | | ns | | 7 |
| Data Setup Time | tSU | 5 | | | ns | | 7 |
| Data Hold Time | tHD | 10 | | | ns | | 7 |
| Serial Clock High Time | tHI | 20 | | | ns | | 7 |
| Serial Clock Low Time | tLO | 20 | | | ns | | 7 |
| Serial Clock Delay Time | tCLD | 50 | | | ns | | 7 |
| Serial Clock Enable Time | tCLE | 50 | | | ns | | 7 |
| Output Valid from SCK Low | tDO | | | 25 | ns | | 7 |
| Output Disable Time | tDIS | | | 25 | ns | Note 1 | 7 |
| Reset Pulse Width (RESET) | tMCLR | 100 | | | ns | | 7 |
| Data Transfer Time to DR | tDODR | | | 25 | ns | Note 2 | 7 |
| Operating Temperature Range | TA | -40 | | 125 | °C | Note 1 | 7 |
| Internal VREF Temperature Coefficient | TCVREF | | 7 | | ppm/°C | TA = -40°C to +125°C, VREFEXT = 0 | 5 |
| Offset Error Drift | | | 0.5 | | µV/°C | | 3 |
| Gain Error Drift | | | 1 | | ppm/°C | | 4 |
| Integral Nonlinearity | INL | | 5 | | ppm | | 4 |
| Thermal Resistance, 20-Lead QFN | θJA | | 43 | | °C/W | | 7 |
## CAD (KiCad official)
- Symbol: `MCP3911A0-E`
- Footprint: `Package_DFN_QFN:QFN-20-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.5x2.5mm`
- 3D model: QFN-20(4x4) (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
- 3D model files: `mcp3911a0-e-etched.step` / `mcp3911a0-e-etched.glb` carry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleable `Adom.LaserEtch` group (Fusion-ready); `mcp3911a0-e.step` / `mcp3911a0-e.glb` are the bare package body.
## Provenance
Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:
- **Datasheet:** [Microchip Tech datasheet](docs/mcp3911a0-e-datasheet.pdf) (74 pp, sha256 `6aa4f0fb7c0af6d5`, retrieved 2026-10-23, tier: manufacturer)
- **Extractor:** parts-factory `2.0.0` / `extract_pins 0.3`, primary `claude-sonnet-5-5` (text), consensus `claude-sonnet-5-5` (agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish.
- **CAD:** KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).
[Datasheet PDF](docs/mcp3911a0-e-datasheet.pdf)