Buck Converter
About the Buck Converter PCB
Buck Converter is an open source PCB design by Kenkneeshio, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 89.7 × 56.4 mm, with 10 components from 8 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM2596S-ADJ. By type, the board carries 2 connectors, 2 resistors, 1 IC, 1 diode and 1 inductor.
It belongs with the robotics & motion and power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
This is SDSU's Spring 2023 Senior Design A Team 9: Robot Power System GitHub
Currently the GitHub Repo ignores .zip and .raw to save space
Main components on the Buck Converter
Buck Converter bill of materials (BOM)
10 components, 8 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM2596S-ADJ | TO-263-5_TabPin3 | U1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Socket | AMASS_XT60-M_1x02_P7.20mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Socket | AMASS_XT60-F_1x02_P7.20mm_Vertical | J2 |
| 1 | C | C_1206_3216Metric | C_FF1 |
| 2 | C_Polarized | CP_Elec_8x10 | C_IN1, C_OUT1 |
| 1 | B0540W-7-F D_Schottky | CR_SMA_320-340AE_DIO | D1 |
| 1 | L | IND_CDRH127_LDNP-470MC_SUM | L1 |
| 2 | R_Small_US | R_1206_3216Metric | R1, R2 |
Buck Converter design files
The KiCad project lives in the Kenkneeshio/SeniorDesign-Team9 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Buck Converter: common questions
How big is the Buck Converter PCB?
The Buck Converter measures 89.7 × 56.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Buck Converter?
10 components, from 8 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 Buck Converter design files?
From the Kenkneeshio/SeniorDesign-Team9 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 Buck Converter design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with Kenkneeshio. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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