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VLFANT01

mlab-modules·VLFANT01·hw/sch_pcb/VLFANT01B.kicad_pcb

VLFANT01 PCB layout, top view — open source board by mlab-modules
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About the VLFANT01 PCB

VLFANT01 is an open source PCB design by mlab-modules, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 50.3 × 40.1 mm, with 5 components from 3 distinct parts.

It belongs with the rf & radio designs in this gallery.

From the project

VLF antenna connection module

The module is usually used to make a magnetic loop antenna from the UTP pigtail. It is basic antenna for VLF ionospheric monitoring station.

The module could be used by multiple ways

This usage case uses only one RJ45 connector populated on board. This connector is used for connection the UTP feed from the antenna.

In that situation all three RJ45 connectors are populated on the board. The two are used for connection the antenna loop. The last is used for feeding the signal to the receiver unit.

VLFANT01, from the project README
From the project README

VLFANT01 bill of materials (BOM)

5 components, 3 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
3
RJ45_RJHSE-5384
J1, J2, J3
1
SMA
J7
1
JUMP_3X2
J9

VLFANT01 design files

The KiCad project lives in the mlab-modules/VLFANT01 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

VLFANT01: common questions

How big is the VLFANT01 PCB?

The VLFANT01 measures 50.3 × 40.1 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the VLFANT01?

5 components, from 3 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the VLFANT01 design files?

From the mlab-modules/VLFANT01 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the VLFANT01 design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with mlab-modules. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

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