Debugotron - SWD to USB-C

alvarop·debugotron·hw/swd_over_c/swd_over_c.kicad_pcb

Debugotron - SWD to USB-C PCB layout, top view — open source board by alvarop

About the Debugotron - SWD to USB-C PCB

Debugotron - SWD to USB-C is an open source PCB design by alvarop, published on GitHub under the BSD-3-Clause license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 27 × 13 mm, with 5 components from 4 distinct parts.

By type, the board carries 3 connectors, 1 diode and 1 resistor.

It belongs with the usb & debug tools and power & battery designs in this gallery.

From the project

Debugotron is a collection of debugging/automation tools I've wanted in the past but didn't have access to. Currently, the tools include:

Debugotron is a collection of debugging/automation tools I've wanted in the past but didn't have access to. Currently, the tools include:

Have you ever wanted to debug your device over USB-C? Sometimes there's not enough room for a JTAG/SWD connector, or even TAGConnect pads! The USB-C specification has a Debug Accessory Mode feature that allows for this. I have a Twitter thread with additional details. Here's an unrolled version for easier reading.

Debugotron - SWD to USB-C, from the project README
From the project README

Debugotron - SWD to USB-C bill of materials (BOM)

5 components, 4 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
2
USB_C_Receptacle
J1, J3
1
FTSH-105-01-F-DV-K
Conn_ARM_JTAG_SWD_10
Samtec Inc.
J2
1
SML-D12M8WT86
GREEN
Rohm Semiconductor
D1
1
RC0402FR-071KL
1k
Yageo
R1

Debugotron - SWD to USB-C design files

The KiCad project lives in the alvarop/debugotron repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

Debugotron - SWD to USB-C: common questions

How big is the Debugotron - SWD to USB-C PCB?

The Debugotron - SWD to USB-C measures 27 × 13 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 0.8208 mm thick.

How many components are on the Debugotron - SWD to USB-C?

5 components, from 4 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the Debugotron - SWD to USB-C design files?

From the alvarop/debugotron repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the Debugotron - SWD to USB-C design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its BSD-3-Clause license, which alvarop chose for the repository.

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