Single cell Li-Ion protection
kajusK·Darkstar-Mk.II·pcb/liion_protection/liion_protection.kicad_pcb
About the Single cell Li-Ion protection PCB
Single cell Li-Ion protection is an open source PCB design by kajusK, published on GitHub under the CERN-OHL-1.2 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 25.1 × 5.6 mm, with 12 components from 11 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the BQ29700DSER. By type, the board carries 6 connectors, 2 transistors, 2 resistors, 1 IC and 1 capacitor.
It belongs with the power & battery designs in this gallery.
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Main components on the Single cell Li-Ion protection
Single cell Li-Ion protection bill of materials (BOM)
12 components, 11 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BQ29700DSER | WSON6_1.5x1.5mm_Pitch0.5mm | U1 |
| 2 | CSD16406Q3 | VSON-8_3.3x3.3mm_Pitch0.65mm_NexFET | Q1, Q2 |
| 1 | BAT- | 1Pin | J1 |
| 1 | BAT+ | 1Pin | J2 |
| 1 | OUT+ | 1Pin | J3 |
| 1 | OUT- | 1Pin | J4 |
| 1 | NTC | GS2 | J5 |
| 1 | TEMP | 1Pin | J6 |
| 1 | 100N 100n | C_0603 | C1 |
| 1 | 330R 330 | R_0603 | R1 |
| 1 | 2K2 2k2 | R_0603 | R2 |
Single cell Li-Ion protection design files
The KiCad project lives in the kajusK/Darkstar-Mk.II repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Single cell Li-Ion protection: common questions
How big is the Single cell Li-Ion protection PCB?
The Single cell Li-Ion protection measures 25.1 × 5.6 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Single cell Li-Ion protection?
12 components, from 11 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 Single cell Li-Ion protection design files?
From the kajusK/Darkstar-Mk.II repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Single cell Li-Ion protection design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its CERN-OHL-1.2 license, which kajusK chose for the repository.
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