AudioYM2151
ddraig68k·hardware·expansion/AudioYM2151/AudioYM2151.kicad_pcb
About the AudioYM2151 PCB
AudioYM2151 is an open source PCB design by ddraig68k, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 100 × 100 mm, with 54 components from 28 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the XC95144XL-TQ100, 74LS125, LTC6903, YM2151 and YM3012. By type, the board carries 31 capacitors, 7 ICs, 6 resistors, 4 inductors, 3 connectors and 1 transistor.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
Schematic and CAD files for my 68K based computer
The YM2151 is a Yamaha FM synthesis chip with 8 channels, each of which has 4 operators. The YM2151 was used in many Arcade games, including games like Outrun and Ghouls 'n Ghosts.
The YM2151 has a digital output so requires a YM3012 10-bit 2-channel DAC to generate the analoge output. The output of the DAC is fed into a TPA3122D2 15-W Amplifier.
A LTC6903 1kHz – 68MHz Programmable Oscillator is used to generate the clock for the YM2151. I chose to use a programmable oscillator here rather than a fixed frequency crystal was mainly to be able to play back VGM and other music files. Depending…

Main components on the AudioYM2151
AudioYM2151 bill of materials (BOM)
54 components, 28 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XC95144XL-TQ100 | TQFP-100_14x14mm_P0.5mm | U1 |
| 1 | 74LS125 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U2 |
| 1 | LTC6903 | MSOP-8_3x3mm_P0.65mm | U3 |
| 1 | YM2151 | DIP-24_W15.24mm_Socket | U4 |
| 1 | YM3012 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket | U5 |
| 1 | TL064 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket | U6 |
| 1 | TPA3122D2 | DIP-20_W7.62mm_Socket | U7 |
| 1 | 2N4403 | TO-92 | Q1 |
| 1 | JTAG | PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | D68K_64PIN_BOARD | DIN41612_C_2x32_Male_Horizontal_THT | J2 |
| 1 | Audio Out | SWITCHCRAFT_35RAPC2BHN2 | J3 |
| 1 | 10K | Potentiometer_Alps_RK163_Dual_Horizontal | RV1 |
| 1 | LED | LED_D5.0mm | D1 |
| 4 | 22uH | L_Radial_D8.7mm_P5.00mm_Fastron_07HCP | L1, L2, L3, L4 |
| 13 | 100nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C1, C2, C3, C5, C6, C9, C10, C11 +5 |
| 3 | 10uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | C4, C7, C13 |
| 3 | 10nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C8, C16, C17 |
| 1 | 1nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C15 |
| 1 | 220uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | C18 |
| 4 | 1uF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | C21, C22, C24, C25 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 220nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C26, C27 |
| 2 | 680nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C28, C29 |
| 2 | 470uF | CP_Radial_D10.0mm_P5.00mm | C30, C31 |
| 1 | 10K | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2 |
| 1 | 220R | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R3 |
| 1 | 560R | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R4 |
| 2 | 4K7 | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R5, R6 |
| 1 | 4K7 | R_Array_SIP6 | RN1 |
AudioYM2151 design files
The KiCad project lives in the ddraig68k/hardware repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
AudioYM2151: common questions
How big is the AudioYM2151 PCB?
The AudioYM2151 measures 100 × 100 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the AudioYM2151?
54 components, from 28 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the AudioYM2151 design files?
From the ddraig68k/hardware repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the AudioYM2151 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which ddraig68k chose for the repository.
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