NoCIC
About the NoCIC PCB
NoCIC is an open source PCB design by hkzlab, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-NC-4.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 9.5 × 20.6 mm, with 15 components from 13 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 74LVC1G06, LMC555xM and 74LVC1G04. By type, the board carries 5 capacitors, 5 resistors, 3 ICs, 1 connector and 1 jumper.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
Replacement CIC for NES consoles with reliable reset timing
Any use of this project is under your own responsibility. You will be responsible of checking the correct construction and functionality of your board. By using this project You will agree that I cannot be held responsible if it will destroy any of your devices, damage your computer, burn down your house or whatever.
This project is kindly sponsored by PCBWay. PCBWay specializes in manufacturing high-quality PCBs and makes them affordable to hobbyist and professionals alike.
Main components on the NoCIC
NoCIC bill of materials (BOM)
15 components, 13 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74LVC1G06 | SOT-23-5 | U1 |
| 1 | LMC555xM | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U2 |
| 1 | 74LVC1G04 | SOT-23-5 | U3 |
| 1 | CIC | DIP-16_W7.62mm | J1 |
| 1 | CIC-RESET Enabled | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP1 |
| 2 | 100nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1, C4 |
| 1 | 10nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C2 |
| 1 | 10uF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C3 |
| 1 | 470nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C5 |
| 1 | 10K | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 1 | 1M | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R2 |
| 1 | 47K | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R3 |
| 2 | 1K | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R4, R5 |
NoCIC design files
The KiCad project lives in the hkzlab/NoCIC repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutNoCIC.kicad_pcb
- SchematicNoCIC.kicad_sch
NoCIC: common questions
How big is the NoCIC PCB?
The NoCIC measures 9.5 × 20.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the NoCIC?
15 components, from 13 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the NoCIC design files?
From the hkzlab/NoCIC repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the NoCIC design in my own project?
It is published under CC-BY-NC-4.0, which limits how it may be reused; read the license before building on it.
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