Aerolinkers hw
aerolinkers·aerolinkers-hw
About the Aerolinkers hw PCB
Aerolinkers hw is an open source Nordic nRF PCB design by aerolinkers, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 36 × 36 mm, with 105 components from 37 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the NRF5340-QKAA-AB0-R, from the Nordic nRF family. Other key parts include the NPM1300-QEAA-R7, TPS76201, DRV2603, LSM6DSOX and REG710NA-3.3/250. By type, the board carries 65 capacitors, 15 resistors, 9 ICs, 6 connectors, 6 inductors and 3 crystals.
It belongs with the iot & wireless, audio and sensors designs in this gallery.
From the project
AeroLinkers Hardware (PoC_V1) is a modular IoT hardware platform built around the nRF5340 microcontroller, integrating Wi-Fi connectivity, sensors, audio, haptic feedback, and display support. Designed with efficient power management and a scalable architecture, it enables real-time data processing, wireless communication, and user interaction, mak
The system integrates: - Microcontroller (Nordic nRF series) - Wi-Fi module - Power management system (PMIC + LDO) - IMU sensor - Audio subsystem - Haptic driver - Display interface
Main components on the Aerolinkers hw
Aerolinkers hw bill of materials (BOM)
105 components, 37 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NPM1300-QEAA-R7 | QFN-32-1EP_5x5mm_P0.5mm_EP3.1x3.1mm_ThermalVias | U1 |
| 1 | TPS76201 | SOT-23-5 | U2 |
| 1 | DRV2603 | WQFN-10 | U3 |
| 1 | LSM6DSOX | LGA-14_3x2.5mm_P0.5mm_LayoutBorder3x4y | U4 |
| 1 | REG710NA-3.3/250 | SOT-23-6 | U5 |
| 1 | SGTL5000 | WQFN-20-1EP_3x3mm_P0.4mm_EP1.7x1.7mm | U6 |
| 1 | NRF5340-QKAA-AB0-R | XCVR_NRF5340-QKAA-AB0-R | U7 |
| 1 | NRF7002-QFAA-R | IC_NRF7002-QFAA-R | U8 |
| 1 | DPX1608LKF3R2460A | 1608 Diplexer | U9 |
| 1 | ACA-5036-A2-CC-S - 2.4 GHz | L_0805_2012Metric | A1 |
| 1 | 32MHz | YSX530GA | Y1 |
| 1 | 32.768 KHz | XTAL_FC-135_32.7680KA-A0 | Y2 |
| 1 | 40 MHz | 40MHZ crystal_ | Y3 |
| 4 | Conn_01x02 | 2P_P1mm | J1, J2, J4, J6 |
| 1 | Conn_01x13 | 13P_P1mm | J3 |
| 1 | Conn_01x05 | 5P_P1mm | J5 |
| 2 | 2.2uH | L_0603_1608Metric | L1, L2 |
| 2 | 10uH | L_0603_1608Metric | L3, L4 |
| 1 | 3.3uH | L_0603_1608Metric | L5 |
| 1 | 1.5nH | L_0603_1608Metric | L6 |
Show 17 more
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, C12, C14, C22 +9 |
| 20 | 100nF | C_0402_1005Metric | C3, C15, C16, C20, C21, C23, C24, C25 +12 |
| 6 | 10uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C13 |
| 6 | 4.7uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C17, C19, C43, C47, C49, C58 |
| 2 | 0.22uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C18, C54 |
| 1 | 2.2nF | C_0402_1005Metric | C31 |
| 2 | 0.47uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C44, C59 |
| 1 | 10nF | C_0402_1005Metric | C46 |
| 3 | 2.2uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C51, C52, C55 |
| 7 | 22nF | C_0402_1005Metric | C56, C60, C61, C62, C63, C64, C65 |
| 1 | 270K | R_0402_1005Metric | R1 |
| 5 | 100K | R_0402_1005Metric | R2, R11, R12, R13, R14 |
| 2 | 10K | R_0402_1005Metric | R3, R15 |
| 1 | 200K | R_0402_1005Metric | R4 |
| 1 | 3K | R_0402_1005Metric | R5 |
| 1 | 66.5K | R_0402_1005Metric | R6 |
| 4 | 3.3K | R_0402_1005Metric | R7, R8, R9, R10 |
Aerolinkers hw design files
The KiCad project lives in the aerolinkers/aerolinkers-hw repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPoC_V1.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPoC_V1.kicad_sch
Aerolinkers hw: common questions
What microcontroller does the Aerolinkers hw use?
The Aerolinkers hw is built around the NRF5340-QKAA-AB0-R, from the Nordic nRF family.
How big is the Aerolinkers hw PCB?
The Aerolinkers hw measures 36 × 36 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Aerolinkers hw?
105 components, from 37 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Aerolinkers hw design files?
From the aerolinkers/aerolinkers-hw repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Aerolinkers hw design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with aerolinkers. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the Aerolinkers hw without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug Nordic nRF firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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