LM386 BTL
danchouzhou·LM386_BTL
About the LM386 BTL PCB
LM386 BTL is an open source PCB design by danchouzhou, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 44.5 × 44.5 mm, with 26 components from 10 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM386. By type, the board carries 12 capacitors, 6 resistors, 4 ICs and 4 connectors.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
The Ultimate LM386 BTL Amplifier

Main components on the LM386 BTL
LM386 BTL bill of materials (BOM)
26 components, 10 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | LM386 | DIP-8_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U1, U2, U3, U4 |
| 1 | IN | JST_PH_B3B-PH-K_1x03_P2.00mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | L_OUT | JST_PH_B2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | R_OUT | JST_PH_B2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 1 | POWER | JST_PH_B2B-PH-K_1x02_P2.00mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 4 | 10uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C1, C2, C7, C8 |
| 4 | 100uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C3, C4, C9, C10 |
| 4 | 47nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C5, C6, C11, C12 |
| 2 | 200K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1, R4 |
| 4 | 10R | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2, R3, R5, R6 |
LM386 BTL design files
The KiCad project lives in the danchouzhou/LM386_BTL repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutLM386_BTL.kicad_pcb
- SchematicLM386_BTL.kicad_sch
LM386 BTL: common questions
How big is the LM386 BTL PCB?
The LM386 BTL measures 44.5 × 44.5 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the LM386 BTL?
26 components, from 10 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the LM386 BTL design files?
From the danchouzhou/LM386_BTL repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the LM386 BTL design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with danchouzhou. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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