Kicad swr meter
s59mz·kicad-swr_meter
About the Kicad swr meter PCB
Kicad swr meter is an open source PCB design by s59mz, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 70 × 50 mm, with 16 components from 9 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 6 resistors, 4 capacitors, 3 diodes, 2 transformers and 1 connector.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
HF SWR Meter for Linear Power Amplifier

Kicad swr meter bill of materials (BOM)
16 components, 9 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pinHeader | PinHeader_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1 |
| 1 | FT50-43 | Transformer_swr_20 | T1 |
| 1 | FT82_43 | Transformer_swr_25 | T2 |
| 3 | 1N5711W | D_SOD-123 | D1, D2, D3 |
| 3 | 10n | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C1, C2, C4 |
| 1 | 1n | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C3 |
| 4 | 100R | R_Axial_DIN0516_L15.5mm_D5.0mm_P20.32mm_Horizontal | R1, R2, R3, R4 |
| 1 | 100R | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R5 |
| 1 | 4.99k | R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder | R6 |
Kicad swr meter design files
The KiCad project lives in the s59mz/kicad-swr_meter repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- Layoutswr.kicad_pcb
- Schematicswr.kicad_sch
Kicad swr meter: common questions
How big is the Kicad swr meter PCB?
The Kicad swr meter measures 70 × 50 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Kicad swr meter?
16 components, from 9 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Kicad swr meter design files?
From the s59mz/kicad-swr_meter repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Kicad swr meter design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which s59mz chose for the repository.
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