What is the difference between VCC, VEE, VDD, and VSS in microcontroller pins?

  • VCC
    • VCC is used as the positive supply voltage for circuits using a bipolar transistor (BJT).
    • The "C" in "VCC" stands for Collector.
    • It is widely believed that the reason for repeating "VCC" and "C" twice is to distinguish it from the collector voltage VC.
  • VEE
    • VEE is used as a negative supply voltage for circuits that use a bipolar transistor (BJT).
    • The "E" in "VEE" stands for Emitter.
    • It is widely believed that the reason for repeating "VEE" and "E" twice is to distinguish it from the emitter voltage VE.
  • VDD
    • VDD is used as the positive supply voltage for circuits that use a field-effect transistor (FET).
    • The "D" in "VDD" stands for Drain.
    • It is widely believed that the reason for repeating "VDD" and "D" twice is to distinguish it from the drain voltage VD.
  • VSS
    • VSS is used as the negative supply voltage for circuits that use a field-effect transistor (FET).
    • The "S" in "VSS" stands for Source.
    • It is widely believed that the reason for repeating "VSS" and "S" twice is to distinguish it from the source voltage VS.

Meaning of VCC

Meaning of VCC

VCC is used as the positive supply voltage for circuits using a bipolar transistor (BJT).

The positive supply voltage on the collector side of the NPN bipolar transistor is "VCC". The collector terminal of an NPN bipolar transistor is often connected directly to VCC or VCC through a resistor or other means.

Meaning of VEE

Meaning of VEE

VEE is used as a negative supply voltage for circuits that use a bipolar transistor (BJT).

The negative supply voltage on the emitter side of the NPN bipolar transistor is "VEE". The emitter terminal of an NPN bipolar transistor is often connected directly to VEE or VEE through a resistor or other means. In the case of a single power supply system, "VEE" is at the same potential as the ground.

Meaning of VEE

Meaning of VEE

VEE is used as a negative supply voltage for circuits that use a bipolar transistor (BJT).

The negative supply voltage on the emitter side of the NPN bipolar transistor is "VEE". The emitter terminal of an NPN bipolar transistor is often connected directly to VEE or VEE through a resistor or other means. In the case of a single power supply system, "VEE" is at the same potential as the ground.

Meaning of VDD

Meaning of VDD

VDD is used as the positive supply voltage for circuits that use a field-effect transistor (FET).

The positive supply voltage on the drain side of the N-channel field-effect transistor (NchFET) is "VDD". The drain terminal of an N-channel field-effect transistor (NchFET) is often connected directly to VDD or VDD through a resistor or other means.