Paw3222
badjeff·paw3222-pcb
About the Paw3222 PCB
Paw3222 is an open source PCB design by badjeff, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 7.8 × 12.5 mm, with 7 components from 7 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the PAW3220LU. By type, the board carries 3 capacitors, 1 IC, 1 connector, 1 diode and 1 resistor.
It belongs with the sensors and dev boards & breakouts designs in this gallery.
From the project
An open source breakout board for PixArt PAW3222LU-TJDU low power optical mouse sensor.
PixArt PAW3222LU-TJDU low power laser mouse sensor breakout board.
- Be operated with 3.3V voltage level ONLY. - Outlined as narrow as possible for side mount horizontally and perpendicular on low profile keyboards.
Figure 1: Size comparing to Seeed XIAO BLE
Online preview avaliable here, powered by KiCanvas.
- SMD 0402 (Imperial) aka 1005 Metric. - PAW3222LU-TJDU needs to be used with PNSR-015-RB3 lens.

Main components on the Paw3222
Paw3222 bill of materials (BOM)
7 components, 7 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAW3220LU | PAW3222LU | U1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x06_Socket | PinHeader_1x06_P1.27mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | IR LED LTE-C216-P-W | LTE-C216-P-W | D1 |
| 1 | 0.1uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C1 |
| 1 | 10uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C2 |
| 1 | 4.7uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C3 |
| 1 | 51R | R_0402_1005Metric | R1 |
Paw3222 design files
The KiCad project lives in the badjeff/paw3222-pcb repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutPAW3222.kicad_pcb
- SchematicPAW3222.kicad_sch
Paw3222: common questions
How big is the Paw3222 PCB?
The Paw3222 measures 7.8 × 12.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Paw3222?
7 components, from 7 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Paw3222 design files?
From the badjeff/paw3222-pcb repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Paw3222 design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with badjeff. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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