Pssst RF amp
About the Pssst RF amp PCB
Pssst RF amp is an open source PCB design by mostlydiyrf, published on GitHub under the CC-BY-NC-4.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 63.5 × 25.4 mm, with 16 components from 11 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 5 capacitors, 5 resistors, 4 connectors, 1 transistor and 1 inductor.
Pssst RF amp bill of materials (BOM)
16 components, 11 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2N2222A_TO18 | TO-18-3 | Q1 |
| 2 | Conn_01x04_Male | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J2 |
| 2 | Conn_01x02 | SMA_EdgeMount_0.062_Samtec_wHoles | J3, J4 |
| 1 | 9.5uH | L_Axial_L11.0mm_D4.5mm_P7.62mm_Vertical_Fastron_MECC | L1 |
| 1 | 0.01uF | C_Disc_D3.4mm_W2.1mm_P2.50mm | C1 |
| 3 | 0.10 | C_Disc_D3.4mm_W2.1mm_P2.50mm | C2, C4, C5 |
| 1 | 0.047 | C_Disc_D3.4mm_W2.1mm_P2.50mm | C3 |
| 2 | 3K | Resistor_Quarter_Watt_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1, R3 |
| 1 | 680 | Resistor_Quarter_Watt_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2 |
| 1 | 10 | Resistor_Quarter_Watt_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R4 |
| 1 | 330 | Resistor_Quarter_Watt_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R7 |
Pssst RF amp design files
The KiCad project lives in the mostlydiyrf/p3st repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutkicad/Pssst_RF_amp.kicad_pcb
- Schematickicad/Pssst_RF_amp.kicad_sch
Pssst RF amp: common questions
How big is the Pssst RF amp PCB?
The Pssst RF amp measures 63.5 × 25.4 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Pssst RF amp?
16 components, from 11 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Pssst RF amp design files?
From the mostlydiyrf/p3st repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Pssst RF amp design in my own project?
It is published under CC-BY-NC-4.0, which limits how it may be reused; read the license before building on it.
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