SAMD51 dev board
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About the SAMD51 dev board
SAMD51 dev board is an open source Microchip SAM PCB design by BrownSpaceEngineering, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 98.9 × 130 mm, with 58 components from 31 distinct parts.
Its main chip is the SAMD51, from the Microchip SAM family. Other key parts include the MCP1603-330I/MC. By type, the board carries 18 connectors, 14 resistors, 7 capacitors, 4 diodes, 4 inductors and 3 ICs.
It belongs with the dev boards & breakouts designs in this gallery.
Main components on the SAMD51 dev board
SAMD51 dev board bill of materials (BOM)
58 components, 31 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCP1603-330I/MC MCP1603-330I_MC | MPC1603-330 | IC1 |
| 1 | MCP1603-330I/MC MCP1603-180I_MC | MPC1603-180 | IC2 |
| 1 | SAMD51 | TQFP128_14X14MC_MCH-L | U1 |
| 1 | Conn_02x08_Top_Bottom | PinSocket_2x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | USB4105-GF-A | USB4105_GCT | J2 |
| 1 | FTSH-105-01-L-DV-007-K | SAMTEC_FTSH-105-01-L-DV-007-K | J3 |
| 2 | Conn_01x07 | PinSocket_1x07_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4, J11 |
| 3 | Conn_02x16_Top_Bottom | PinSocket_2x16_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5, J10, J14 |
| 1 | Conn_02x06_Top_Bottom | PinSocket_2x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | Conn_02x08_Counter_Clockwise | PinSocket_2x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J7 |
| 2 | Conn_01x10 | PinSocket_1x10_P2.54mm_Vertical | J8, J17 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02 | PinSocket_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J9 |
| 1 | Conn_01x05 | PinSocket_1x05_P2.54mm_Vertical | J12 |
| 1 | Conn_01x08 | PinSocket_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J13 |
| 3 | Conn_01x06 | PinSocket_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J15, J16, J19 |
| 3 | 10 uF | C_0402_1005Metric | CIN1, CIN2, CIN3 |
| 4 | 100 nF | C_0402_1005Metric | CIN4, CIN5, CIN6, COUT2 |
| 1 | 4.7 uF | C_0402_1005Metric | COUT1 |
| 1 | RED | LED_0402_1005Metric | D1 |
| 1 | GREEN | LED_0402_1005Metric | D2 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ORANGE | LED_0402_1005Metric | D3, D4 |
| 2 | 4.7uH | L_0201_0603Metric | L1, L2 |
| 2 | 10 uH | L_0402_1005Metric | L3, L4 |
| 5 | 4.7 uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C1, C2, C3, C4, C7 |
| 1 | 10 uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C5 |
| 1 | 0.1 uF | C_0402_1005Metric | C6 |
| 4 | 1K | R_0402_1005Metric | R1, R2, R3, R4 |
| 2 | 5.1k | R_01005_0402Metric | R5, R8 |
| 2 | 22 | R_01005_0402Metric | R6, R7 |
| 2 | 0 | R_0402_1005Metric | R9, R10 |
| 4 | 10k | R_0402_1005Metric | R11, R12, R13, R14 |
SAMD51 dev board design files
The KiCad project lives in the BrownSpaceEngineering/PVDX-Compute-Board repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
SAMD51 dev board: common questions
What microcontroller does the SAMD51 dev board use?
The SAMD51 dev board is built around the SAMD51, from the Microchip SAM family.
How big is the SAMD51 dev board?
The SAMD51 dev board measures 98.9 × 130 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the SAMD51 dev board?
58 components, from 31 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the SAMD51 dev board design files?
From the BrownSpaceEngineering/PVDX-Compute-Board repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the SAMD51 dev board design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with BrownSpaceEngineering. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
Can I test firmware for the SAMD51 dev board without the hardware?
Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug Microchip SAM firmware against it before you order a PCB.
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