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PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software

fikruyenialem-cpu·PC-Link-Bridge_PCB-and_software·hardware/kicad/pc-usb-bridge.kicad_pcb

PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software layout, top view — open source RP2040/RP2350 board by fikruyenialem-cpu

About the PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software

PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software is an open source RP2040/RP2350 PCB design by fikruyenialem-cpu, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 85 × 45 mm, with 8 components from 7 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the RP2040, from the RP2040/RP2350 family. Other key parts include the FT232HL-REEL and AP2112K-3.3TRG1. By type, the board carries 4 ICs, 2 connectors and 2 diodes.

It belongs with the usb & debug tools designs in this gallery.

From the project

Hardware Revision: v1.0 Author: Hardware Systems Engineering Team Design Environment: KiCad 8.0 / KiCad 7.0 Compatible Workspace Path: C:\pc-usb-bridge Milestone Status: HARDWARE & PCB DESIGN COMPLETE (AWAITING REVIEW BEFORE WINDOWS SOFTWARE PHASE)

Hardware Revision: v1.0 Author: Hardware Systems Engineering Team Design Environment: KiCad 8.0 / KiCad 7.0 Compatible Workspace Path: C:\pc-usb-bridge Milestone Status: HARDWARE & PCB DESIGN COMPLETE (AWAITING REVIEW BEFORE WINDOWS SOFTWARE PHASE)

this project provides a production grade, manufacturable hardware solution to bridge two personal computers (PC A and PC B) through standard USB Type-A ports. It enables bidirectional high-speed file transfer up to USB 2.0 High-Speed signaling (480 Mbps) while maintaining strict, hardware-enforced electrical power isolation between the two host…

Main components on the PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software

RP2040FT232HL-REELAP2112K-3.3TRG1

PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software bill of materials (BOM)

8 components, 7 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.

QtyPartRefs
1
RP2040
Raspberry Pi Ltd
U1
1
FT232HL-REEL
FT232HL_A
FTDI Chip
U2
1
FT232HL-REEL
FT232HL_B
FTDI Chip
U3
1
AP2112K-3.3TRG1
AP2112K-3.3
Diodes Incorporated
U7
1
GSB19111KEU
USB_A_PORT_A
Amphenol Commercial
J1
1
GSB19111KEU
USB_A_PORT_B
Amphenol Commercial
J2
2
PMEG3020EP
Nexperia
D1, D2

PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software design files

The KiCad project lives in the fikruyenialem-cpu/PC-Link-Bridge_PCB-and_software repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software: common questions

What microcontroller does the PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software use?

The PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software is built around the RP2040, from the RP2040/RP2350 family.

How big is the PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software?

The PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software measures 85 × 45 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software?

8 components, from 7 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 PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software design files?

From the fikruyenialem-cpu/PC-Link-Bridge_PCB-and_software 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 PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with fikruyenialem-cpu. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

Can I test firmware for the PC-Link-Bridge PCB-and software without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug RP2040/RP2350 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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