Plasma Transformer
About the Plasma Transformer PCB
Plasma Transformer is an open source PCB design by inceptionev, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 90 × 90 mm, with 83 components from 46 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LMR51610YDBVR. By type, the board carries 30 capacitors, 21 connectors, 11 resistors, 7 diodes, 3 test points and 2 transformers.
From the project
This project mainly focuses on creating a driver and 3D-printed support structure that allows for safe continuous operation of a plasma toroid. The objectives are stable operation of a levitating halo of plasma at maximum height above the coil and protection against touching ener
This project mainly focuses on creating a driver and 3D-printed support structure that allows for safe continuous operation of a plasma toroid. The objectives are stable operation of a levitating halo of plasma at maximum height above the coil and protection against touching energized components, while providing airflow to keep both the electronics and the globe cool. The globes are filled with a low-pressure of xenon gas.
Main components on the Plasma Transformer
Plasma Transformer bill of materials (BOM)
83 components, 46 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LMR51610YDBVR TI | SOT-23-6 | U1 |
| 1 | AFB0912VHD-F00 Fan Delta | FAN AXIAL 92X25.4MM | M1 |
| 1 | IRFP260NPBF Q_NMOS_Depletion_GDS Infineon | TO-247-3_Horizontal_TabDown | Q1 |
| 1 | PJ-063AH Barrel_Jack_MountingPin CUI | BarrelJack_CUI_PJ-063AH_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | B2B-XH-A Conn_01x02_Pin JST | JST_XH_B2B-XH-A_1x02_P2.50mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 2 | RFPC-SMA28-F Conn_Coaxial GCT | SMA_Amphenol_901-144_Vertical | J3, J5 |
| 2 | TSM-104-01-L-DV-P-TR Conn_02x04_Odd_Even Samtec | PinHeader_2x04_P2.54mm_Vertical_SMD | J4, J6 |
| 12 | H8501-05 Conn_01x01_Socket Harwin | H8501-05 | J7, J9, J10, J13, J14, J15, J16, J17 +4 |
| 1 | SJ-3523-SMT-TR AudioJack3 CUI | Jack_3.5mm_CUI_SJ-3523-SMT_Horizontal | J8 |
| 2 | 2604-3101 Screw_Terminal_01x01 WAGO | CONN_2604-3101_WAG | J11, J12 |
| 1 | 2051-30-SM-RPLF 300V GDT Bourns | L_1812_4532Metric | GD1 |
| 1 | SK 594 37,5 AL Heatsink Fischer | Heatsink_75x37.5mm_Fischer_SK-594-37.5-AL | HS1 |
| 1 | PTD902-1015K-B102 1k Amphenol | Bourns-Potentiometer-PTD902-2 | RV1 |
| 1 | E101J1AV2QE2 SW_SPDT C&K | CKSW-E101J1AV2QE2 | SW1 |
| 1 | BO-02 Tokyo Coil | BO-02 | T1 |
| 1 | ZS 1052-S HT(H) Pulse Electronics | ZS 1052-S HT(H) | T2 |
| 1 | Ignition Wire | SolderWire-0.75sqmm_1x01_D1.25mm_OD2.3mm | TP1 |
| 2 | Choke | SolderWire-1sqmm_1x01_D1.4mm_OD2.7mm | TP2, TP3 |
| 1 | SMAZ10-13-F 10V Zener Nexperia | D_SMA | D1 |
| 1 | 5.0SMDJ15CA 15V TVS Bourns | D_SMC | D2 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150120AS75000 AMBER Wurth | LED_1206_3216Metric | D3 |
| 4 | VS-E7FX0112-M3/I D Vishay | D_SMF | D5, D6, D7, D8 |
| 1 | B82559B0303A016 30uH Wurth | B82559B_TDK | L2 |
| 1 | ETQ-P3M220KVP 22uH Panasonic | L_Pana_PCC-KVP_5.5x5mm | L3 |
| 6 | 564RC0GAJ602EJ240J 24pF Vishay | C_Disc_D11.0mm_W5.0mm_P10.00mm | C1, C16, C17, C18, C19, C20 |
| 1 | EEV-FK1K331M 330uF Panasonic | CP_Elec_16x17.5_FK_Series | C2 |
| 1 | 1812GC272KAT1A 2.7nF Kyocera | C_1812_4532Metric | C3 |
| 3 | C1812C182JCGACTU 1.8nF Kemet | C_1812_4532Metric | C4, C5, C6 |
| 4 | CC1812JKNPOCBN221 220pF Yageo | C_1812_4532Metric | C7, C8, C9, C10 |
| 3 | VJ1812A102JXFTW1HV 1nF Vishay | C_1812_4532Metric | C11, C12, C21 |
| 1 | GRM43DR7LW104KW01K 100nF Murata | C_1812_4532Metric | C13 |
| 3 | 111122K01P00BQTAF9LM 1pF Knowles Syfer | C_1210_3225Metric | C14, C15, C22 |
| 1 | 111122K02P70HQTAF9LM 2.7pF Knowles Syfer | C_1210_3225Metric | C23 |
| 1 | C1206C473KCRACTU 47nF Kemet | C_1206_3216Metric | C24 |
| 2 | CL32B475KCVZW6E 4.7uF Samsung | C_1210_3225Metric | C25, C26 |
| 2 | C2012X7R2A104K125AA 100nF TDK | C_0805_2012Metric | C27, C28 |
| 1 | CL21A226MAYNNNE 22uF Samsung | C_0805_2012Metric | C29 |
| 1 | CL21A106KAYNNNE 10uF Samsung | C_0805_2012Metric | C30 |
| 1 | RC0805FR-07100KL 100k Yageo | R_0805_2012Metric | R1 |
| 3 | RC0805FR-071KL 1k Yageo | R_0805_2012Metric | R2, R4, R5 |
| 1 | RC0805FR-073KL 3k Yageo | R_0805_2012Metric | R3 |
| 1 | ERJ-12Y0R00U 0 Panasonic | R_1812_4532Metric | R6 |
| 2 | RC2010FK-07499RL 499 Yageo | R_2010_5025Metric | R7, R8 |
| 1 | RC2010FK-0749R9L 49.9 Yageo | R_2010_5025Metric | R9 |
| 1 | RC0805FR-077K15L 7.15k Yageo | R_0805_2012Metric | R10 |
| 1 | RC0805FR-07680RL 680 Yageo | R_0805_2012Metric | R13 |
Plasma Transformer design files
The KiCad project lives in the inceptionev/PlasmaTransformer repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Plasma Transformer: common questions
How big is the Plasma Transformer PCB?
The Plasma Transformer measures 90 × 90 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Plasma Transformer?
83 components, from 46 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Plasma Transformer design files?
From the inceptionev/PlasmaTransformer repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Plasma Transformer design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with inceptionev. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
