Pdmbrd
jaycordaro·pdmbrd
About the Pdmbrd PCB
Pdmbrd is an open source PCB design by jaycordaro, published on GitHub under the TAPR-OHL-1.0 license. It is a 4-layer board measuring 35.2 × 52 mm, with 43 components from 32 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LT3042XMSE and FAN3852. By type, the board carries 16 connectors, 9 capacitors, 9 resistors, 3 ICs, 3 test points and 2 inductors.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
Analog audio to Pulse Density Modulation (PDM) using OnSemi FAN3852 ICs
Converts analog audio and ultrasound signals into digital Pulse Density Modulation (PDM) format Jumper selection for different options Accepts analog input signals from SMA connectors, jumper wire, or 3.5mm (1/8") stereo jack On-board low noise LT3042 voltage regulator (U1) powered from USB Micro provides 3.3V or 1.8V to the ADCs
Board can be (mostly) assembled by JLCPCB (only U2 and UJ3 FAN3852 and J16 CUI SJ-3523-SMT audio jack need hand soldering) Much cheaper than OnSemi FAN3852 EVB

Main components on the Pdmbrd
Pdmbrd bill of materials (BOM)
43 components, 32 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LT3042XMSE LT3042xMSE | MSOP-10-1EP_3x3mm_P0.5mm_EP1.68x1.88mm | U1 |
| 2 | FAN3852 | FAN3852 | U2, U3 |
| 1 | C5116481 V_SET_JMP | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | C505111 USB_B_Micro | USB_Micro-B_Molex-105017-0001 | J2 |
| 1 | C530661 CLOCK_SMA | SMA_Samtec_SMA-J-P-X-ST-EM1_EdgeMount | J3 |
| 1 | C530661 PDAT_SMA | SMA_Samtec_SMA-J-P-X-ST-EM1_EdgeMount | J4 |
| 1 | C5116481 PDAT_SMA_JMP | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | C5116481 PDAT_L_JMP | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | C5116481 PDAT_R_JMP | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J7 |
| 1 | C5116481 CLK_JMP_L | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J8 |
| 1 | C5116481 CLK_JMP_R | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J9 |
| 1 | C5116481 LEFT_BIAS_JMP | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J10 |
| 1 | C5116481 RIGHT_BIAS_JMP | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J11 |
| 1 | C2894926 RT_IN_SEL | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J12 |
| 1 | C2894926 LEFT_IN_SEL | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J13 |
| 1 | C530661 RIGHT_SMA | SMA_Samtec_SMA-J-P-X-ST-EM1_EdgeMount | J14 |
| 1 | C530661 LEFT_SMA | SMA_Samtec_SMA-J-P-X-ST-EM1_EdgeMount | J15 |
| 1 | AUDIOJACK3 AudioJack3 | Jack_3.5mm_CUI_SJ-3523-SMT_Horizontal | J16 |
| 1 | C238123 V_IN | TestPoint_Keystone_5000-5004_Miniature | TP1 |
| 1 | C238122 GND | TestPoint_Keystone_5000-5004_Miniature | TP2 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C238124 VDDA | TestPoint_Keystone_5000-5004_Miniature | TP3 |
| 1 | C434423 ON | LED_0603_1608Metric | D1 |
| 2 | C19330 FerriteBead | L_0603_1608Metric | FB1, FB2 |
| 3 | 4.7U 4.7u | C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C2, C3 |
| 1 | 0.1U 0.1u | C_0402_1005Metric | C4 |
| 3 | 4.7U 0.1u | C_0402_1005Metric | C5, C8, C9 |
| 2 | 1n | C_0402_1005Metric | C6, C7 |
| 1 | 15K 1.5k | R_0402_1005Metric | R1 |
| 1 | 18K 1.78k | R_0402_1005Metric | R2 |
| 1 | 1k | R_0402_1005Metric | R3 |
| 2 | 33 | R_0402_1005Metric | R4, R5 |
| 4 | 0.1U 2.2k | R_0402_1005Metric | R6, R7, R8, R9 |
Pdmbrd design files
The KiCad project lives in the jaycordaro/pdmbrd repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Pdmbrd: common questions
How big is the Pdmbrd PCB?
The Pdmbrd measures 35.2 × 52 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 4.69 mm thick.
How many components are on the Pdmbrd?
43 components, from 32 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 Pdmbrd design files?
From the jaycordaro/pdmbrd 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 Pdmbrd design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its TAPR-OHL-1.0 license, which jaycordaro chose for the repository.
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