PocketFT8Xcvr
About the PocketFT8Xcvr PCB
PocketFT8Xcvr is an open source PCB design by conr2286, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 99.9 × 69.9 mm, with 39 components from 14 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the SI4735-D60-GU, SN74ACT244DWR and SI5351C-B-GM. By type, the board carries 22 capacitors, 12 resistors, 3 ICs, 1 transistor and 1 crystal.
It belongs with the rf & radio designs in this gallery.
From the project
Pocket FT8 Revisited
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Main components on the PocketFT8Xcvr
PocketFT8Xcvr bill of materials (BOM)
39 components, 14 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SI4735-D60-GU Si4735-D60-GU Skyworks Solutions | SSOP-24_3.9x8.7mm_P0.635mm | U2 |
| 1 | SN74ACT244DWR TI | DW20 | U3 |
| 1 | SI5351C-B-GM Skyworks Solutions | QFN20_4X4_SKY | U4 |
| 1 | 2N7002DW ON Semiconductor | SOT-363 | Q1 |
| 1 | ASTXMH11-25.000MHZ-T Abracon | XTAL_ASTX-H11-25.000MHZ-T | Y1 |
| 5 | 10UF Kemet | C_0805_2012Metric | C5, C6, C7, C11, C16 |
| 17 | 0.1UF Kemet | C_0603_1608Metric | C8, C9, C10, C13, C14, C15, C18, C19 +9 |
| 4 | 2.0K 2.2k Yageo | R_0603_1608Metric | R1, R2, R8, R9 |
| 2 | 47K 47k Yageo | R_0603_1608Metric | R3, R4 |
| 1 | 2.2K 2.2k Yageo | R_0603_1608Metric | R5 |
| 1 | 10K 10k Yaego | R_0603_1608Metric | R6 |
| 1 | 51 OHM Yageo | R_0603_1608Metric | R7 |
| 1 | 510 OHM Yageo | R_0603_1608Metric | R11 |
| 2 | 510 510 OHM Yageo | R_0603_1608Metric | R12, R13 |
PocketFT8Xcvr design files
The KiCad project lives in the conr2286/PocketFT8Xcvr repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
PocketFT8Xcvr: common questions
How big is the PocketFT8Xcvr PCB?
The PocketFT8Xcvr measures 99.9 × 69.9 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the PocketFT8Xcvr?
39 components, from 14 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 PocketFT8Xcvr design files?
From the conr2286/PocketFT8Xcvr 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 PocketFT8Xcvr design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which conr2286 chose for the repository.
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