Usbc synth psu
mattvenn·usbc-synth-psu
About the Usbc synth psu PCB
Usbc synth psu is an open source PCB design by mattvenn, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 95 × 35 mm, with 75 components from 25 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the STUSB4500QTR and TPS562200. By type, the board carries 29 capacitors, 22 resistors, 10 connectors, 5 ICs, 4 diodes and 4 inductors.
It belongs with the audio and power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
uses STUSB4500 to negotiate 12v or 15v from a USBC power bank uses 4 DC/DC switchers to supply 12, 9, 5 and 3v outputs for my various synths resistors can be changed to set different output voltage JP1 can be bridged and 12v DC/DC components not placed if power bank can supply 12
uses STUSB4500 to negotiate 12v or 15v from a USBC power bank uses 4 DC/DC switchers to supply 12, 9, 5 and 3v outputs for my various synths resistors can be changed to set different output voltage JP1 can be bridged and 12v DC/DC components not placed if power bank can supply 12v.
For build notes, problems and fixes, please check the project log
* hole size is 5.3mm, should be 6 for M5 - fixed in PCB, not in gerbers

Main components on the Usbc synth psu
Usbc synth psu bill of materials (BOM)
75 components, 25 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STUSB4500QTR ST | QFN-24-1EP_4x4mm_P0.5mm_EP2.7x2.7mm | U1 |
| 4 | TPS562200 TPS56339 Texas Instruments | SOT-23-6 | U2, U3, U4, U5 |
| 1 | Q_PMOS_DSG ST | VSON-8_3.3x3.3mm_P0.65mm_NexFET | Q1 |
| 1 | CONN_01X03_MALE Conn_01x03_Male | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | USB_C_RECEPTACLE_16PIN USB_C_Receptacle_16pin | usb-c-16smt | J2 |
| 8 | CONN_01X02_MALE Conn_01x02_Male Molex | Molex_KK-254_AE-6410-02A_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, J8, J9, J10 |
| 4 | LED Kingbright | LED_0805_2012Metric | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 4 | 6.8UH 6.8uH Vishay | L_Taiyo-Yuden_NR-40xx | L1, L2, L3, L4 |
| 3 | 1UF 1uF Kemet | C_0805_2012Metric | C1, C2, C3 |
| 9 | 100N 100n Kemet | C_0805_2012Metric | C4, C17, C18, C19, C20, C21, C22, C23 +1 |
| 8 | 10u 25v Multicomp | C_1206_3216Metric | C5, C7, C8, C9, C13, C14, C15, C16 |
| 8 | 22u 16v Kemet | C_1206_3216Metric | C6, C10, C11, C12, C25, C26, C27, C28 |
| 1 | 100uf 25v Panasonic | CP_Elec_6.3x5.9 | C29 |
| 3 | 100K 100k Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R1, R3, R10 |
| 2 | 1k Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R2, R6 |
| 1 | 22K 22k Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R4 |
| 2 | 100R 100r Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R5, R18 |
| 1 | 140K 140k Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R7 |
| 4 | 10K 10k Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R8, R11, R13, R15 |
| 1 | 660R 660r Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R9 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51K 51k Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R12 |
| 1 | 27.4K 27.4k Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R14 |
| 1 | 470R 470r Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R16 |
| 1 | 200R 200r Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R17 |
| 4 | 30R Multicomp | R_0805_2012Metric | R19, R20, R21, R22 |
Usbc synth psu design files
The KiCad project lives in the mattvenn/usbc-synth-psu repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutsynth-psu.kicad_pcb
- BOMsynth-psu-bom.csv
Usbc synth psu: common questions
How big is the Usbc synth psu PCB?
The Usbc synth psu measures 95 × 35 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Usbc synth psu?
75 components, from 25 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 Usbc synth psu design files?
From the mattvenn/usbc-synth-psu repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Usbc synth psu design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with mattvenn. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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