Sata backplane 3 port
HeartOfGermany·Dirt-Cheap-SATA-Backplane·3_port_backplane/sata_backplane_3_port.kicad_pcb
About the Sata backplane 3 port PCB
Sata backplane 3 port is an open source PCB design by HeartOfGermany, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 100 × 100 mm, with 94 components from 25 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the TPS563201DDCR. By type, the board carries 35 capacitors, 29 resistors, 11 diodes, 9 connectors, 6 transistors and 2 ICs.
From the project
This repo is intended to share plans for a super cheap backplane. It is using KiCad and it fits the 100x100mm default of JLCPCB
This repo is intended to share plans for a super cheap DIY backplane. It is using KiCad and it fits the 100x100mm default of JLCPCB
Example: 100x100mm PCB x10pcs costs 15€ delivered to europe as the time of writing this. So 1 Backplane PCB costs just 1.50€ plus components. It uses 1.6mm 2 layer FR4.
DON'T - Do not enable 3.3V or 5V generation, if your power input already supplies it! Check with the Voltage OK LEDs first! Otherwise the tiny buck converters try to provide 5V and 3.3V to your PC, which they cannot handle and they WILL overheat, potentially with permanent damage to the PCB. -…

Main components on the Sata backplane 3 port
Sata backplane 3 port bill of materials (BOM)
94 components, 25 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | TPS563201DDCR | SOT-23-6 | U1, U2 |
| 6 | BC847C | SOT-23-3-Correct | Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04_Pin | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | 5V En | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | 3.3V En | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3 |
| 3 | ~ | SATA_22Pin(15+7)Fem_Backplane_tht_lin | P1, P3, P5 |
| 3 | ~ | SATA_22Pin(15+7)Fem_Backplane_tht_alt_regular | P2, P4, P6 |
| 3 | Red | Diode_SMD_THT_5mm_combi | D1, D3, D5 |
| 6 | Green | Diode_SMD_THT_5mm_combi | D2, D4, D6, D9, D10, D11 |
| 2 | Blue | Diode_SMD_THT_5mm_combi | D7, D8 |
| 1 | 2.2uH (4.7u recommended) | L_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.42x2.65mm_HandSolder | L1 |
| 1 | 2.2uH | L_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.42x2.65mm_HandSolder | L2 |
| 4 | 22uF | C_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.74x0.62mm_HandSolder | C1, C7, C13, C14 |
| 2 | 100n | C_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.74x0.62mm_HandSolder | C2, C8 |
| 13 | 4.7uF | C_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.74x0.62mm_HandSolder | C3, C5, C9, C11, C15, C17, C19, C25 +5 |
| 13 | 22uF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C4, C6, C10, C12, C16, C18, C20, C26 +5 |
| 3 | 100uF | CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P5.00mm | C24, C27, C30 |
| 10 | 1k | R_Axial_L3.6_D1.6_P5.08_0805SMD_Combi | R1, R2, R6, R7, R8, R12, R13, R14 +2 |
| 6 | 33k | R_Axial_L3.6_D1.6_P5.08_0805SMD_Combi | R3, R5, R9, R11, R15, R17 |
| 3 | 10k | R_Axial_L3.6_D1.6_P5.08_0805SMD_Combi | R4, R10, R16 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4.7k | R_Axial_L3.6_D1.6_P5.08_0805SMD_Combi | R19, R20, R21 |
| 1 | 760 | R_Axial_L3.6_D1.6_P5.08_0805SMD_Combi | R22 |
| 2 | 220k | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R31, R34 |
| 2 | 10K | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R32, R35 |
| 2 | 4.7k | R_0402_1005Metric_Pad0.72x0.64mm_HandSolder | R33, R36 |
Sata backplane 3 port design files
The KiCad project lives in the HeartOfGermany/Dirt-Cheap-SATA-Backplane repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Sata backplane 3 port: common questions
How big is the Sata backplane 3 port PCB?
The Sata backplane 3 port measures 100 × 100 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Sata backplane 3 port?
94 components, from 25 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Sata backplane 3 port design files?
From the HeartOfGermany/Dirt-Cheap-SATA-Backplane repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Sata backplane 3 port design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with HeartOfGermany. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.