Backplane
About the Backplane PCB
Backplane is an open source PCB design by draklowell, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 100 × 100 mm, with 10 components from 3 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the Module. By type, the board carries 8 modules and 2 connectors.
From the project
CapacitorTHT:CRadialD6.3mmH5.0mm_P2.50mm
CapacitorTHT:CRadialD6.3mmH5.0mm_P2.50mm
ConnectorPinSocket2.54mm:PinSocket2x19P2.54mm_Vertical
Main components on the Backplane
Backplane bill of materials (BOM)
10 components, 3 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Module | BusSlot | MOD1, MOD2, MOD3, MOD4, MOD5, MOD6, MOD7, MOD8 |
| 1 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | SHDR2W100P0X500_1X2_1000X780X1020P | J1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x20 | PinSocket_1x20_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
Backplane design files
The KiCad project lives in the draklowell/Cpu8 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Backplane: common questions
How big is the Backplane PCB?
The Backplane measures 100 × 100 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Backplane?
10 components, from 3 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Backplane design files?
From the draklowell/Cpu8 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Backplane design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which draklowell chose for the repository.
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