Converter
About the Converter PCB
Converter is an open source PCB design by NEO-JAMMA, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 43.1 × 48.9 mm, with 34 components from 18 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the BA7230LS and Audio-Jack-3_2Switches. By type, the board carries 9 capacitors, 9 resistors, 4 connectors, 3 transistors, 1 IC and 1 module.
It belongs with the retro computing designs in this gallery.
From the project
Neo-Geo MVS Projects
THIS PROJECT IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL I BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROJECT.
Main components on the Converter
Converter bill of materials (BOM)
34 components, 18 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BA7230LS | BA7230LS | IC1 |
| 1 | Audio-Jack-3_2Switches | Tayda_3.5mm_stereo_TRS_jack_A-853 | A1 |
| 3 | 2SC945 | TO-92_Inline_Narrow_Oval | Q1, Q2, Q3 |
| 1 | AV_EXTENSION | JTAG-8 | J1 |
| 3 | RCJ-013 | CUI_RCJ-013 | J2, J3, J4 |
| 1 | Barrel_Jack | BARREL_JACK | 5V_POWER1 |
| 1 | Conn_01x03 | Power_03x2.54mm_Straight | DIRECT_POWER1 |
| 4 | Conn_01x01 | 1pin | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 1 | Conn_01x04 | conn_hdd_15-24-4449 | MOLEX_POWER1 |
| 3 | 1uF | CP_Radial_D4.0mm_P1.50mm | C1, C2, C3 |
| 1 | 0.1uF | C_Disc_D4.3mm_W1.9mm_P5.00mm | C4 |
| 1 | 10uF | CP_Radial_D4.0mm_P1.50mm | C6 |
| 1 | 0.047uF | C_Disc_D4.3mm_W1.9mm_P5.00mm | C7 |
| 3 | 220uF | CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | C8, C9, C10 |
| 6 | 75 | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R1, R2, R3, R7, R8, R9 |
| 1 | 220 | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R4 |
| 1 | 62 | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R6 |
| 1 | 20 | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R11 |
Converter design files
The KiCad project lives in the NEO-JAMMA/Neo-Geo_MVS_Projects repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Converter: common questions
How big is the Converter PCB?
The Converter measures 43.1 × 48.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Converter?
34 components, from 18 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Converter design files?
From the NEO-JAMMA/Neo-Geo_MVS_Projects repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Converter design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which NEO-JAMMA chose for the repository.
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