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SOT-23-5

5-pin SOT-23 variant — used for LDO regulators, op-amps, and voltage references

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Category IC Package
Library Package_TO_SOT_SMD
Footprint SOT-23-5
Pads 5
Pitch 0.95mm
Body Size 2.9 x 1.6mm
Mounting Surface Mount
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SOT-23-5

Package: SOT-23-5 Library: Package_TO_SOT_SMD Category: IC Package Pads: 5 Pitch: 0.95mm Body Size: 2.9 x 1.6mm Mounting: Surface Mount

Description

The SOT-23-5 extends the ubiquitous SOT-23 package from 3 to 5 pins, enabling a much wider range of ICs in the same tiny footprint. At 2.9 x 1.6mm with 0.95mm pitch, it is the standard package for low-dropout regulators (AP2112, MCP1700), voltage references (LM4040), single op-amps (MCP6001), comparators, analog switches, and small logic ICs. The extra two pins allow for input, output, enable, and ground on LDOs — the most common use case.

Usage Notes

  • Designed for reflow soldering (paste stencil recommended)
  • Pad size optimized for 0.95mm pitch components
  • Follow IPC-7351 land pattern guidelines

KiCad Library Reference

This footprint is from the official KiCad Package_TO_SOT_SMD library. Full identifier: Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5

To use in your project:

  1. Open the Footprint Library Manager in KiCad
  2. Search for SOT-23-5
  3. Assign to your schematic symbol in the Symbol Properties dialog

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