MECB Z80 CPU
About the MECB Z80 CPU PCB
MECB Z80 CPU is an open source PCB design by epaell, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 99.8 × 99.8 mm, with 23 components from 14 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ATF22V10C-15PU, SST39SF040, AS6C4008-55, TC1232CPA and Z84C00xxP. By type, the board carries 8 ICs, 8 capacitors, 2 connectors, 2 resistors, 1 crystal and 1 jumper.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
Main components on the MECB Z80 CPU
MECB Z80 CPU bill of materials (BOM)
23 components, 14 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATF22V10C-15PU | DIP-24_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads_ZIF_Friendly | U1 |
| 1 | SST39SF040 | DIP-32_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPads | U2 |
| 1 | AS6C4008-55 | DIP-32_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPads | U3 |
| 1 | TC1232CPA | DIP-8_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U4 |
| 1 | Z84C00xxP | DIP-40_W15.24mm_Socket_LongPads | U5 |
| 2 | 74HC670 | DIP-16_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U6, U7 |
| 1 | 74HC74 | DIP-14_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | U8 |
| 1 | 8 MHz | DIP-4-8_W7.62mm_Socket_LongPads | Y1 |
| 1 | MECB_64AC | DIN41612_C_2x32_C64AC_Male_Horizontal_THT | J1 |
| 1 | CLK_SEL | IDC-Header_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | Jumper_2_Open | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | JP1 |
| 1 | SW_DIP_PB | SW_Tactile_Straight_KSA0Axx1LFTR | SW1 |
| 8 | 0.1uF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8 |
| 2 | 4K7 | R_Array_SIP9 | RN1, RN3 |
MECB Z80 CPU design files
The KiCad project lives in the epaell/MECB repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
MECB Z80 CPU: common questions
How big is the MECB Z80 CPU PCB?
The MECB Z80 CPU measures 99.8 × 99.8 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the MECB Z80 CPU?
23 components, from 14 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the MECB Z80 CPU design files?
From the epaell/MECB repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the MECB Z80 CPU design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with epaell. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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