ExAceTestbench
About the ExAceTestbench PCB
ExAceTestbench is an open source PCB design by cdg66, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-4.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 64.5 × 70.1 mm, with 27 components from 8 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TSR 1.5-2450E. By type, the board carries 13 connectors, 8 capacitors, 2 jumpers, 2 test points, 1 IC and 1 resistor.
From the project
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Main components on the ExAceTestbench
ExAceTestbench bill of materials (BOM)
27 components, 8 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSR 1.5-2450E | Converter_DCDC_TRACO_TSR-1_THT | U1 |
| 1 | Bus_PCI_Express_x4 | BUS_PCIexpress_x4 | J1 |
| 2 | C-ARA1-AK512-1 | USB_C_Receptacle_CNCTech_C-ARA1-AK51X | J2, J3 |
| 10 | CONSMA001-C-G | SMA_Amphenol_901-144_Vertical | J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11 +2 |
| 2 | Jumper_2_Open | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | JP2, JP3 |
| 2 | 5010 | TestPoint_Keystone_5010-5014_Multipurpose | TP1, TP2 |
| 8 | 75n | C_0402_1005Metric | C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10 |
| 1 | WSHP2818R0600FEA 100m | 2818 | R1 |
ExAceTestbench design files
The KiCad project lives in the cdg66/ExAce repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
ExAceTestbench: common questions
How big is the ExAceTestbench PCB?
The ExAceTestbench measures 64.5 × 70.1 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.487 mm thick.
How many components are on the ExAceTestbench?
27 components, from 8 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the ExAceTestbench design files?
From the cdg66/ExAce repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the ExAceTestbench design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CC-BY-4.0 license, which cdg66 chose for the repository.
