Debugotron - SWD to USB-C
alvarop·debugotron·hw/swd_over_c/swd_over_c.kicad_pcb
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 bill of materials (BOM)
5 components, 4 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | USB_C_Receptacle | MOLEX-1054500101 | J1, J3 |
| 1 | FTSH-105-01-F-DV-K Conn_ARM_JTAG_SWD_10 Samtec Inc. | SAMTEC_FTSH-105-01-F-DV-P-TR | J2 |
| 1 | SML-D12M8WT86 GREEN Rohm Semiconductor | LED_0603_1608Metric | D1 |
| 1 | RC0402FR-071KL 1k Yageo | R_0402_1005Metric | 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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