DC-DC-Buck-Converter
About the DC-DC-Buck-Converter PCB
DC-DC-Buck-Converter is an open source PCB design by tahiriii-ai, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 50 × 23.2 mm, with 12 components from 11 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM2596T-5. By type, the board carries 3 resistors, 2 capacitors, 1 IC, 1 LED, 1 diode and 1 inductor.
It belongs with the power & battery designs in this gallery.
From the project
DC-DC Buck Converter PCB designed in KiCad with zero ERC/DRC errors, complete schematic, PCB layout, Gerber files, BOM, and 3D visualization.
This project presents the complete design of a DC-DC Buck Converter PCB developed using KiCad.
The objective was to design a clean, manufacturable, and reliable PCB by following professional PCB design practices, including schematic capture, component placement, routing optimization, ERC verification, DRC validation, and 3D visualization.
The project was completed successfully with:
Main components on the DC-DC-Buck-Converter
DC-DC-Buck-Converter bill of materials (BOM)
12 components, 11 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM2596T-5 | TO-220-5_P3.4x3.7mm_StaggerOdd_Lead3.8mm_Vertical | U1 |
| 2 | ~ | TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MPT-0,5-2-2.54_1x02_P2.54mm_Horizontal | Input_12vDC1, Output_5vDC1 |
| 1 | ~ | Potentiometer_Bourns_3296W_Vertical | Trimmer1 |
| 1 | ~ | LED_D3.0mm | LED1 |
| 1 | ~ | D_DO-41_SOD81_P10.16mm_Horizontal | D1 |
| 1 | 68UH 68uH | L_Wurth_WE-LQSH-4020 | L1 |
| 1 | ~ | CP_Radial_D7.5mm_P2.50mm | C1 |
| 1 | ~ | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.50mm | C2 |
| 1 | 1k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 3k | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2 |
| 1 | ~ | R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | R3 |
DC-DC-Buck-Converter design files
The KiCad project lives in the tahiriii-ai/DC-DC-Buck-Converter-KiCad repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
DC-DC-Buck-Converter: common questions
How big is the DC-DC-Buck-Converter PCB?
The DC-DC-Buck-Converter measures 50 × 23.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the DC-DC-Buck-Converter?
12 components, from 11 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the DC-DC-Buck-Converter design files?
From the tahiriii-ai/DC-DC-Buck-Converter-KiCad repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the DC-DC-Buck-Converter design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with tahiriii-ai. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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