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MatchTester

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MatchTester PCB layout, top view — open source board by profdc9
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About the MatchTester PCB

MatchTester is an open source PCB design by profdc9, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 85 × 54 mm, with 51 components from 13 distinct parts.

By type, the board carries 22 connectors, 15 resistors, 7 capacitors, 4 diodes and 2 jumpers.

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

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MatchTester, from the project README
From the project README

MatchTester bill of materials (BOM)

51 components, 13 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
16
Conn_01x01
J1, J7, J8, J9, J10, J11, J12, J13 +8
4
Conn_Coaxial
J2, J3, J4, J20
1
Conn_01x02
J5
1
Conn_01x03
J33
2
PASS
JP1, JP2
1
POT
RV1
3
1N5711
D1, D2, D4
1
LED
D5
4
10 nF
C1, C2, C3, C4
3
10 nF
C5, C6, C7
10
100R
R1, R2, R3, R4, R9, R10, R11, R12 +2
4
10k
R5, R6, R7, R8
1
470R
R15

MatchTester design files

The KiCad project lives in the profdc9/RFBitBanger repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

MatchTester: common questions

How big is the MatchTester PCB?

The MatchTester measures 85 × 54 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the MatchTester?

51 components, from 13 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the MatchTester design files?

From the profdc9/RFBitBanger repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the MatchTester design in my own project?

The repository has no license, so all rights stay with profdc9. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.

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