SOLARMINI01
mlab-modules·SOLARMINI01·hw/sch_pcb/SOLARMINI01B.kicad_pcb
About the SOLARMINI01 PCB
SOLARMINI01 is an open source PCB design by mlab-modules, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 40.1 × 40.1 mm, with 24 components from 19 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the SPV1040. By type, the board carries 8 capacitors, 8 resistors, 4 connectors, 2 diodes, 1 IC and 1 inductor.
It belongs with the power & battery and iot & wireless designs in this gallery.
From the project
Small low-power MPPT module for photovoltaic cells.
MPPT module for up to 5 Watt photovoltaic panel.
Module permanently search maximum power point of connected photovoltaic panel and convert the generated energy to higher voltages (5V maximum). It can be used for single cell or few serial connected cells.

Main components on the SOLARMINI01
SOLARMINI01 bill of materials (BOM)
24 components, 19 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPV1040 | TSSOP-8_4.4x3mm_P0.65mm | U1 |
| 1 | WAGO 256 RED | WAGO256 | J1 |
| 1 | WAGO 256 BLUE | WAGO256 | J2 |
| 1 | HEADER_1x01 | Straight_1x01 | J3 |
| 1 | HEADER_2x03_PARALLEL | Straight_2x03 | J4 |
| 1 | 15MQ040N | D_SMA | D1 |
| 1 | SMBJ5.0A | D_SMA | D2 |
| 1 | 10uH - DE1205-10 | DE1205-10 | L1 |
| 3 | 47uF/16 | TantalC_SizeC_Reflow | C1, C6, C7 |
| 2 | 100nF | C_0805_2012Metric | C2, C4 |
| 1 | 1uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C3 |
| 1 | 10uF | C_0805_2012Metric | C5 |
| 1 | 1nF | C_0805_2012Metric | C8 |
| 3 | 1k | R_0805_2012Metric | R1, R4, R5 |
| 1 | - | R_0805_2012Metric | R2 |
| 1 | 0R | R_0805_2012Metric | R3 |
| 1 | 0R47 | R_1206_3216Metric | R6 |
| 1 | 560k | R_0805_2012Metric | R7 |
| 1 | 270k | R_0805_2012Metric | R8 |
SOLARMINI01 design files
The KiCad project lives in the mlab-modules/SOLARMINI01 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
SOLARMINI01: common questions
How big is the SOLARMINI01 PCB?
The SOLARMINI01 measures 40.1 × 40.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the SOLARMINI01?
24 components, from 19 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the SOLARMINI01 design files?
From the mlab-modules/SOLARMINI01 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the SOLARMINI01 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which mlab-modules chose for the repository.
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