

Overview
The LAN8720A-CP is an ethernet IC made by Microchip Technology in a QFN-24-EP(4x4) package with 25 pins.
PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Interface_Ethernet:LAN8720A, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Package_DFN_QFN:VQFN-24-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.5x2.5mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C633280). 71 open-source boards in 61 repositories on GitHub use it.
Symbol
Footprint
Parameters
5- Features
- Programmable LED indication, Low-power mode, Power-on reset, Error detection and recovery
- MAC Interface
- RMII
- Operating Temperature
- 0℃~+85℃
- Type
- PHY Transceiver
- Voltage - Supply
- 1.6V~3.6V
Order codes
1- LAN8720A-CPLCSC C633280
Pinout
25| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VDD2A | Power in |
| 2 | LED2/INTSEL | Input/output |
| 3 | LED1/REGOFF | Input/output |
| 4 | XTAL2 | Output |
| 5 | XTAL1/CLKIN | Input |
| 6 | VDDCR | Power in |
| 7 | RXD1/MODE1 | Input/output |
| 8 | RXD0/MODE0 | Input/output |
| 9 | VDDIO | Power in |
| 10 | RXER/PHYAD0 | Output |
| 11 | CRS_DV/MODE2 | Input/output |
| 12 | MDIO | Input/output |
| 13 | MDC | Input |
| 14 | INT/REFCLKO | Output |
| 15 | RST | Input |
| 16 | TXEN | Input |
| 17 | TXD0 | Input |
| 18 | TXD1 | Input |
| 19 | VDD1A | Power in |
| 20 | TXN | Input/output |
| 21 | TXP | Input/output |
| 22 | RXN | Input/output |
| 23 | RXP | Input/output |
| 24 | RBIAS | Passive |
| 25 | VSS | Power in |
Open-source boards using it
All 71- 2 layers85 × 56 mm

- 4 layers110 × 110 mm

Smoothiev2-prime
Smoothieware/Smoothieboard2
Hardware files for the Smoothieboard v2, and extension boards
453 parts71 - 4 layers102.6 × 107.3 mm

- 2 layers50.8 × 20.3 mm

- 2 layers71.2 × 38.1 mm

- 4 layers160 × 73.2 mm

MainPCB
doppelgrau/esp32-f9p-io-board
An IO-PCB (two motor-driver/H-bridge, CAN, RS232, ADS1115, relay, ethernet, ardusimple f9p compatible connector) with an ESP32 for 12V power, three 15V tolerant analog inputs, three 5V tolerant inputs.
162 parts39 - 2 layers40 × 68 mm

MULTIGW
nuclearcat/ESP32ETH
Simple ESP32 with native ethernet using LAN8720 phy, Arduino compatible
32 parts30LGPL-2.1 - 4 layers85 × 56 mm

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Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the LAN8720A-CP?
Yes. The symbol is Interface_Ethernet:LAN8720A and the footprint Package_DFN_QFN:VQFN-24-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.5x2.5mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.
What package is the LAN8720A-CP?
QFN-24-EP(4x4), with 25 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where is the LAN8720A-CP datasheet?
Microchip Technology publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.
Where can I order the LAN8720A-CP?
JLCPCB lists it as part C633280, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
Which open-source boards use the LAN8720A-CP?
71 boards in 61 repositories on GitHub; the most starred are listed on this page, with their KiCad files.