MECB-Backplane
About the MECB-Backplane PCB
MECB-Backplane is an open source PCB design by lenzjo, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 186.7 × 99.7 mm, with 34 components from 25 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the CP2102-GMR and DS1813. By type, the board carries 13 connectors, 7 capacitors, 6 resistors, 3 diodes, 2 ICs and 2 switches.
From the project
My version of a backplane for use with the MECB
Main components on the MECB-Backplane
MECB-Backplane bill of materials (BOM)
34 components, 25 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CP2102-GMR CP2102-GMR_NRND Silicon Labs | QFN-28-1EP_5x5mm_P0.5mm_EP3.35x3.35mm | U1 |
| 1 | DS1813 | 21-0248A_MXM | U2 |
| 1 | DIN41612_02x32_AC | DIN41612_R_2x32_Female_Horizontal_THT | J1 |
| 6 | DIN41612_02x32_AC | DIN41612_C_2x32_Female_Vertical_THT | J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7 |
| 1 | USB_B_Mini | USB_Mini-B_5Pin | J8 |
| 1 | Barrel_Jack | BarrelJack_GCT_DCJ200-10-A_Horizontal | J9 |
| 1 | 5-1814832-1 RCA Jack TE Connectivity AMP Connectors | RCA Video Jack | J10 |
| 1 | Conn_01x03_Pin | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J11 |
| 1 | PS/2 KYBD | MINI-DIN-6-FULL-SHIELD | J12 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02_Pin | PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J13 |
| 1 | 5v | SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm | JP1 |
| 1 | PTH_RA_h7.5mm | SPST Switch Mini | SW2 |
| 1 | RESET | 12x12-Tactile-Switch | SW3 |
| 1 | emerald | LED_0603_1608Metric | D1 |
| 1 | yellow | LED_0603_1608Metric | D2 |
| 1 | blue | LED_1206_3216Metric | D3 |
| 1 | 1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C1 |
| 1 | 100nf | C_0805_2012Metric | C2 |
| 3 | 100uF | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C3, C4, C5 |
| 1 | 470uF | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C7 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100nF | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | C8 |
| 1 | 4K7 | R_0805_2012Metric | R1 |
| 2 | 1K0 | R_0805_2012Metric | R2, R3 |
| 2 | 3K3 | R_0805_2012Metric | R4, R6 |
| 1 | 330R | R_0402_1005Metric | R5 |
MECB-Backplane design files
The KiCad project lives in the lenzjo/MECB-Backplane repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutbackplane.kicad_pcb
- Schematicbackplane.kicad_sch
MECB-Backplane: common questions
How big is the MECB-Backplane PCB?
The MECB-Backplane measures 186.7 × 99.7 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the MECB-Backplane?
34 components, from 25 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the MECB-Backplane design files?
From the lenzjo/MECB-Backplane repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the MECB-Backplane design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with lenzjo. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.