Tiny z80
skiselev·tiny_z80·KiCad/Tiny_Z80.kicad_pcb
About the Tiny z80 PCB
Tiny z80 is an open source PCB design by skiselev, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 88.9 × 49.9 mm, with 72 components from 35 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the Z84C15-QFP, SST39SF040, AS6C4008, EPM7064AETC44 and MAX691xWE. By type, the board carries 26 resistors, 21 capacitors, 7 ICs, 7 connectors, 4 diodes and 2 crystals.
It belongs with the retro computing, usb & debug tools and power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
Business Card Sized Z80 Single Board Computer
Tiny Z80 project on Mouser.com - View and order all components except of the PCB.
Tiny Z80 project on OSH Park - View and order the PCB.
Component type | Reference | Description | Quantity | Possible sources and notes ------------------ | --------- | ------------------------------------------- | -------- | -------------------------- PCB | | Tiny Z80 PCB - Version 1.0 | 1 | Order from a PCB manufacturer of your choice using provided Gerber or KiCad files Battery Holder | BT1 | CR2032 Keystone Electronics 534-1058 | 1 | Mouser 534-1058 Battery | BT1 | CR2032 | 1 | Capacitor | C1 - C13 | 100nF…

Main components on the Tiny z80
Tiny z80 bill of materials (BOM)
72 components, 35 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Z84C15-QFP | PQFP-100_14x20mm_P0.65mm | U1 |
| 1 | SST39SF040 | PLCC-32_SMD-Socket | U2 |
| 1 | AS6C4008 | SSOP-32_11.305x20.495mm_P1.27mm | U3 |
| 1 | EPM7064AETC44 | TQFP-44_10x10mm_P0.8mm | U4 |
| 1 | MAX691xWE | SOIC-16W_7.5x10.3mm_P1.27mm | U5 |
| 1 | FT231XS | SSOP-20_3.9x8.7mm_P0.635mm | U6 |
| 1 | TPS79333-EP | SOT-23-5 | U7 |
| 1 | 1.8432MHz | Oscillator_SMD_EuroQuartz_XO91-4Pin_7.0x5.0mm_HandSoldering | X1 |
| 1 | 16MHz | Crystal_SMD_3225-4Pin_3.2x2.5mm_HandSoldering | Y1 |
| 1 | Serial_A | Conn_Micro_USB_B | J1 |
| 1 | Serial_B | Conn_Pin_Header_6x1_2.54mm | J2 |
| 1 | Parallel | Conn_Pin_Header_13x2_2.54mm | J3 |
| 1 | RC2014_BUS | Conn_Pin_Header_34x1_2.54mm | J4 |
| 1 | RC2014_EXT | Conn_Pin_Header_10x1_2.54mm | J5 |
| 1 | RC2014_SERIAL | Conn_Pin_Header_5x2_2.54mm | J6 |
| 1 | JTAG | Conn_Pin_Header_5x2_2.54mm | J7 |
| 1 | CR2032 | BatteryHolder_Keystone_1058_1x2032 | BT1 |
| 2 | 0.5A | Fuse_1812_4532Metric_Pad1.30x3.40mm_HandSolder | F1, F2 |
| 1 | 2k | Potentiometer_Bourns_TC33X_Vertical | RV1 |
| 1 | RESET | SW_SPST_B3U-1000P | SW1 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | POWER | LED_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D1 |
| 1 | TX | LED_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D2 |
| 1 | RX | LED_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D3 |
| 1 | CPU | LED_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | D4 |
| 13 | 100nF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8 +5 |
| 2 | 33pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | C14, C15 |
| 2 | 47pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | C16, C17 |
| 1 | 10nF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | C18 |
| 2 | 10uF | CP_EIA-6032-28_Kemet-C_Pad2.25x2.35mm_HandSolder | C19, C20 |
| 1 | 47uF | CP_EIA-6032-28_Kemet-C_Pad2.25x2.35mm_HandSolder | C21 |
| 2 | 27 | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1, R2 |
| 4 | 1k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R3, R4, R5, R6 |
| 12 | 4.7k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14 +4 |
| 7 | 10k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R19, R20, R21, R22, R23, R24, R25 |
| 1 | 29.4k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.05x0.95mm_HandSolder | R26 |
Tiny z80 design files
The KiCad project lives in the skiselev/tiny_z80 repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutKiCad/Tiny_Z80.kicad_pcb
Tiny z80: common questions
How big is the Tiny z80 PCB?
The Tiny z80 measures 88.9 × 49.9 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Tiny z80?
72 components, from 35 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Tiny z80 design files?
From the skiselev/tiny_z80 repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Tiny z80 design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which skiselev chose for the repository.
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