Tracker tx
About the Tracker tx PCB
Tracker tx is an open source STM32 PCB design by AntonSievering, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 100 × 100 mm, with 133 components from 43 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the 511-STM32H562RGT6, from the STM32 family. Other key parts include the LMX2581SQE/NOPB, TRF37T05IRGET, 815-AFS14A72-2436-T3, 755-BD9D321EFJ-E2 and 926-LM1117MPX3.3NOPB. By type, the board carries 67 capacitors, 32 resistors, 11 diodes, 8 ICs, 8 connectors and 7 inductors.
From the project
Sounding Rocket Tracking and Positioning Project
The rocket carries a transmitter that continuously downlinks telemetry along with timing signals. Multiple ground receivers (3–4 planned) receive the signal and extract the timing information. With the timing data, the system computes the rocket’s position in real time.
This repository contains the PCB projects for TRACKER - GPSDO-V2: 10 MHz oscillator tuned by the GPS timing signals - basestation-rx: S-band timing signal receiver - tracker-tx-fpga: FPGA baseboard with three subcarrier slots - tracker-subcarrier-adc: ADC subcarrier for FPGA baseboard - tracker-subcarrier-dac: DAC subcarrier…
Main components on the Tracker tx
Tracker tx bill of materials (BOM)
133 components, 43 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 511-STM32H562RGT6 STM32H562RGT6 | QFP50P1200X1200X160-64N | IC3 |
| 1 | LMX2581SQE/NOPB LMX2581SQE_NOPB | QFN-32-1EP_5x5mm_P0.5mm_EP3.1x3.1mm_ThermalVias | IC4 |
| 1 | TRF37T05IRGET | QFN50P400X400X100-25N-D | IC5 |
| 1 | 815-AFS14A72-2436-T3 AFS14A72-2436.00-T3 | AFS14A72 | U1 |
| 2 | 755-BD9D321EFJ-E2 BD9D321EFJ | Texas_HTSOP-8-1EP_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm_EP2.95x4.9mm_Mask2.4x3.1mm_ThermalVias | U2, U5 |
| 1 | 926-LM1117MPX3.3NOPB LM1117MP-3.3 | SOT-223-3_TabPin2 | U3 |
| 1 | 595-TPS7A4700RGWR TPS7A4701xRGW | Texas_RGW0020A_VQFN-20-1EP_5x5mm_P0.65mm_EP3.15x3.15mm_ThermalVias | U4 |
| 2 | Conn_Coaxial | SMA_Edge_Mount | J1, J4 |
| 5 | Conn_Coaxial | SMA_Amphenol_901-144_Vertical | J2, J3, J6, J7, J9 |
| 1 | 710-61201021621 Conn_02x05_Counter_Clockwise | IDC-Header_2x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J8 |
| 4 | LED | D_0603_1608Metric | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 2 | DFLS130 | D_PowerDI-123 | D5, D10 |
| 5 | LED | LED_0603_1608Metric | D6, D7, D8, D9, D11 |
| 3 | 81-BLM18KG102SH1D 1k@100MHz | L_0603_1608Metric | FB3, FB4, FB5 |
| 2 | 704-SDCL1V4020-3R3MR 3.3u | L_Coilcraft_XAL5030 | L1, L2 |
| 2 | 5.1n | L_0402_1005Metric | L5, L6 |
| 12 | 100n | C_0603_1608Metric | C1, C6, C15, C28, C33, C34, C35, C36 +4 |
| 3 | 1n | C_0402_1005Metric | C1_LF1, C62, C63 |
| 1 | 81-GRM1555C1H682JE1D 6.8n | L_0402_1005Metric | C2_LF1 |
| 10 | 10u | C_0805_2012Metric | C3, C10, C11, C19, C30, C42, C43, C45 +2 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1u | C_0603_1608Metric | C4, C13, C32, C39, C40, C86 |
| 2 | 603-CC201KRX7R7BB332 3.3n | C_0603_1608Metric | C5, C14 |
| 2 | 100p | C_0603_1608Metric | C7, C16 |
| 4 | 187-CL21A226MOQNNNE 22u | C_0805_2012Metric | C8, C9, C17, C18 |
| 2 | 2u2 | C_0603_1608Metric | C29, C31 |
| 6 | 791-0402N101G160CT 100p | C_0402_1005Metric | C47, C48, C49, C51, C52, C53 |
| 1 | 2.2u | C_0603_1608Metric | C54 |
| 2 | 81-GRM188R61A226ME5J 22u | C_0603_1608Metric | C55, C58 |
| 3 | 963-LMK107BBJ106MALT 10u | C_0603_1608Metric | C56, C57, C59 |
| 2 | 791-0402N101G160CT 1n | C_0402_1005Metric | C60, C61 |
| 4 | 1p | C_0402_1005Metric | C64, C65, C66, C67 |
| 4 | 100n | C_0402_1005Metric | C69, C70, C71, C72 |
| 1 | 6.8p | C_0402_1005Metric | C73 |
| 2 | 81-GRM21BR61A476ME5L 47u | C_0805_2012Metric | C87, C90 |
| 8 | 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R6, R7, R8, R29, R35, R37, R38 |
| 2 | 0 | R_0402_1005Metric | R2, R52 |
| 1 | 603-RC0402FR-07820RL 820R | R_0402_1005Metric | R2_LF1 |
| 2 | 56k | R_0603_1608Metric | R4, R5 |
| 4 | 791-RMC1/16-103FTP 10k | R_0603_1608Metric | R16, R17, R18, R21 |
| 1 | 603-RC0603FR-0749R9P 0 | R_0603_1608Metric | R19 |
| 1 | 603-RC0603FR-0749R9P 49.9 | R_0603_1608Metric | R20 |
| 8 | 49.9 | R_0402_1005Metric | R22, R23, R24, R25, R26, R27, R28, R31 |
| 5 | 33 | R_0603_1608Metric | R46, R47, R49, R50, R51 |
Tracker tx design files
The KiCad project lives in the AntonSievering/TRACKER repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Tracker tx: common questions
What microcontroller does the Tracker tx use?
The Tracker tx is built around the 511-STM32H562RGT6, from the STM32 family.
How big is the Tracker tx PCB?
The Tracker tx measures 100 × 100 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Tracker tx?
133 components, from 43 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Tracker tx design files?
From the AntonSievering/TRACKER repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Tracker tx design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with AntonSievering. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the Tracker tx without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug STM32 firmware against it before you order a PCB.
More boards in TRACKER
STM32Basestation rx-V2
100 × 100 mm292 parts4LNo license0
FPGATracker tx fpga
100 × 100 mm224 parts6LNo license0
STM32GPSDO
100 × 100 mm179 parts4LNo license0
STM32Sampling scope
100 × 100 mm130 parts4LNo license0
STM32Sampling scope-AntonsLaptop
148.8 × 126.5 mm112 parts4LNo license0
STM32Cc1200 comm
86.3 × 31 mm88 parts4LNo license0
Tracker subcarrier dac
22 × 66 mm77 parts4LNo license0
ClockSynthesizer
50.3 × 36.5 mm66 parts4LNo license0
Tracker subcarrier adc
22 × 66 mm57 parts4LNo license0
Digitizer
36 × 37.3 mm44 parts2LNo license0
Testboard
100 × 69.2 mm19 parts4LNo license0
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