FrontEnd Inverter
switchcraft·kicad-projects·FrontEnd_Inverter/FrontEnd_Inverter.kicad_pcb
About the FrontEnd Inverter PCB
FrontEnd Inverter is an open source PCB design by switchcraft, published on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board measuring 210 × 127 mm, with 80 components from 34 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the ACS758xCB-PFF, ISE0505A-H and ACPL-C87B. By type, the board carries 25 capacitors, 20 resistors, 12 connectors, 10 test points, 8 ICs and 3 diodes.
From the project
KiCad Project files, schematic files, layout files and netlists
All contributions should adhere to the Kicad library convention, just like the standard KiCad library. See: https://github.com/KiCad/kicad-library/wiki/Kicad-Library-Convention
Main components on the FrontEnd Inverter
FrontEnd Inverter bill of materials (BOM)
80 components, 34 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ACS758xCB-PFF | ACS758LCB-050B-PFF-T | U11, U12, U13, U14, U15 |
| 1 | ISE0505A-H | SMDIP-8_W9.53mm_Clearance8mm | U30 |
| 2 | ACPL-C87B | SSO-8_6.8x5.9mm_P1.27mm_Clearance8mm | U40, U50 |
| 1 | CONN_02X06 | PinHeader_2x07_P2.54mm_Vertical | J11 |
| 2 | CONN_01X03 | PhoenixContact_GMSTBA_2,5_3-G-7,62_1x03_P7.62mm_Horizontal | P0, P7 |
| 7 | CONN_01X03 | PinHeader_1x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P11 |
| 2 | CONN_01X02 | PhoenixContact_MSTBA_2,5_2-G-5,08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | P10, P20 |
| 1 | 10uF | CP_Elec_6.3x7.7 | CP21 |
| 1 | SKiiP_13ACM12V18 | SKiiP_13ACM12V18 | T1 |
| 3 | TEST | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP7, TP8, TP9 |
| 1 | DC_MID | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP10 |
| 1 | DC+ | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP11 |
| 1 | DC- | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP12 |
| 1 | VCC | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP21 |
| 1 | GND | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP22 |
| 1 | VCC_ISO | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP31 |
| 1 | GND_ISO | TestPoint_Loop_D2.60mm_Drill1.6mm_Beaded | TP32 |
| 1 | SK_95_DGL_126 | SK_95_DGL_126 | D1 |
| 2 | GREEN | LED_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | D21, D31 |
| 4 | 50uF | Panasonic_EZPE80506MTA | C1, C2, C3, C4 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5uF | C_Rect_L31.5mm_W11.0mm_P27.50mm_MKS4 | C5, C6 |
| 1 | 22pF | C_Disc_D6.0mm_W4.4mm_P5.00mm | C7 |
| 12 | 100nF | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18 +4 |
| 1 | 10nF | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | C22 |
| 1 | 10uF | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.42x2.65mm_HandSolder | C31 |
| 2 | 100pF | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.42x2.65mm_HandSolder | C41, C51 |
| 2 | 100nF | C_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.42x2.65mm_HandSolder | C42, C52 |
| 7 | 100k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R41 |
| 1 | 5 | R_Axial_DIN0617_L17.0mm_D6.0mm_P20.32mm_Horizontal | R7 |
| 2 | 200k | R_2512_6332Metric_Pad1.52x3.35mm_HandSolder | R8, R9 |
| 5 | 250 | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R11, R12, R13, R14, R15 |
| 2 | 1250 | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R21, R31 |
| 2 | 2.7M | R_1210_3225Metric_Pad1.42x2.65mm_HandSolder | R51, R52 |
| 1 | 20k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R53 |
FrontEnd Inverter design files
The KiCad project lives in the switchcraft/kicad-projects repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
FrontEnd Inverter: common questions
How big is the FrontEnd Inverter PCB?
The FrontEnd Inverter measures 210 × 127 mm, has 4 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the FrontEnd Inverter?
80 components, from 34 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the FrontEnd Inverter design files?
From the switchcraft/kicad-projects repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the FrontEnd Inverter design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with switchcraft. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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