Balthazar-PSU-v.3
balthazar-space·Balthazar-PSU-v.3·kicad/BalthazarPSU3.kicad_pcb
About the Balthazar-PSU-v.3 PCB
Balthazar-PSU-v.3 is an open source PCB design by balthazar-space, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 85.9 × 25.4 mm, with 82 components from 45 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the BQ24193, PAM8403-SOP16, TPS63020 and LM2623. By type, the board carries 29 resistors, 9 capacitors, 7 connectors, 4 ICs, 4 diodes and 3 transistors.
It belongs with the power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
Open-hardware laptop computer modules description and concept.
Open-hardware laptop computer modules description and concept.
These are electronic schematic modules as presented at https://balthazar.space/wiki/Balthazar with the main aim for team access. See the main repository for other designs.
Module BalthazarPSU3 is a combined 1S battery charger, buck-boost converter to 5V, boost converter to 12V and stereo power amplifier.

Main components on the Balthazar-PSU-v.3
Balthazar-PSU-v.3 bill of materials (BOM)
82 components, 45 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BQ24193 | QFN-24-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.7x2.7mm_ThermalVias | IC1 |
| 1 | PAM8403-SOP16 | SOP-16_4.4x10.4mm_P1.27mm | U1 |
| 1 | TPS63020 | QFN14-3X4MM | U3 |
| 1 | LM2623 | VSSOP-8_3.0x3.0mm_P0.65mm | U4 |
| 1 | IRF7404 | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | Q1 |
| 2 | BSS138 | SOT-23 | Q2, Q3 |
| 1 | AudioIN | PinSocket_1x04_P2.00mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0 | USB_C_Receptacle_GCT_USB4085 | J2 |
| 1 | 5-15V / 3-5A | BarrelJack_Horizontal | J3 |
| 1 | AudioOUT | PinSocket_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | uC host | PinSocket_1x05_P2.00mm_Vertical | J7 |
| 1 | 5V 3A | TerminalBlock_bornier-2_P5.08mm | J8 |
| 1 | 12V 2A | TerminalBlock_bornier-2_P5.08mm | J9 |
| 1 | 1s LiPo | TerminalBlock_bornier-2_P5.08mm | BATT1 |
| 6 | 10uF | C_1206_3216Metric | CBAT1, CBUS1, CBUS4, CPMID1, CSYS1, CSYS3 |
| 7 | 1uF | C_1206_3216Metric | CBTST1, CBUS2, CBUS3, CBUS5, CBUS8, CPSU2, CREGN1 |
| 4 | 0.1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | CBUS3a1, CBUS3a2, CBUS7, CPMID1a1 |
| 1 | R | R_0805_2012Metric | RBTST1 |
| 1 | 820K | R_0805_2012Metric | RF1 |
| 1 | 100K | R_0805_2012Metric | RF2 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | thermistor | TestPoint_2Pads_Pitch2.54mm_Drill0.8mm | THERM1 |
| 1 | 10K | R_0805_2012Metric | THERMISTOR(103-AT)1 |
| 3 | Led | LED_1206_3216Metric | D1, D2, D4 |
| 1 | B320 | D_SMB | D7 |
| 1 | 2.2uH 4A | L_Bourns_SRP7028A_7.3x6.6mm | L1 |
| 1 | 1.5uH 4A | L_Bourns_SRP7028A_7.3x6.6mm | L2 |
| 1 | 4.7uH 2A | L_Bourns_SRP5030T | L4 |
| 2 | 0.1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C24 |
| 5 | 22uF | C_1206_3216Metric | C3, C5, C7, C9, C14 |
| 1 | 4.7pF | C_0805_2012Metric | C12 |
| 1 | 1nF | C_0805_2012Metric | C25 |
| 8 | 10K | R_0805_2012Metric | R1, R2, R3, R6, R16, R17, R18, R42 |
| 6 | 2K2 | R_0805_2012Metric | R4, R5, R8, R9, R11, R21 |
| 1 | 265 | R_0805_2012Metric | R7 |
| 1 | 6K8 | R_0805_2012Metric | R10 |
| 2 | 1M | R_0805_2012Metric | R12, R23 |
| 1 | 180K | R_0805_2012Metric | R13 |
| 2 | 5K1 | R_0805_2012Metric | R19, R27 |
| 2 | 56K | R_0805_2012Metric | R20, R28 |
| 1 | 270K | R_0805_2012Metric | R22 |
| 1 | 150K | R_0805_2012Metric | R25 |
| 1 | 120K | R_1206_3216Metric | R38 |
| 1 | 49K9 | R_1206_3216Metric | R39 |
| 1 | 262K | R_0805_2012Metric | R40 |
| 1 | 100K | R_0805_2012Metric | R41 |
Balthazar-PSU-v.3 design files
The KiCad project lives in the balthazar-space/Balthazar-PSU-v.3 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Balthazar-PSU-v.3: common questions
How big is the Balthazar-PSU-v.3 PCB?
The Balthazar-PSU-v.3 measures 85.9 × 25.4 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.58 mm thick.
How many components are on the Balthazar-PSU-v.3?
82 components, from 45 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 Balthazar-PSU-v.3 design files?
From the balthazar-space/Balthazar-PSU-v.3 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 Balthazar-PSU-v.3 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-S-2.0 license, which balthazar-space chose for the repository.
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