VCA
telec16·modular-synth·VCA/VCA.kicad_pcb
About the VCA PCB
VCA is an open source PCB design by telec16, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 40 × 200 mm, with 54 components from 26 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LM13700 and TL082. By type, the board carries 24 resistors, 7 connectors, 6 diodes, 6 capacitors and 5 ICs.
It belongs with the audio designs in this gallery.
From the project
~~Little side project, don't expect much updates.~~
~~Little side project, don't expect much updates.~~
VCO - 3340 - Schmitt inverter - Opamp V1 - Opamp V2 LFO - Hex Inverter Sequencer - µC - random jazz generator Random generator - zener - µC ADSR - Opamp VCA - LM13700 - Vactrol Quantizer (CV correction) - µC VCF - ? Drum kit - ??? Frequency multiplier/divider - CD4046 PLL V1 - CD4046 PLL V2 Wavefolder - Bipolar - Opamp CV Glider - RC circuit * Scope - µC
Main components on the VCA
VCA bill of materials (BOM)
54 components, 26 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LM13700 | SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm | U1 |
| 4 | TL082 | SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mm | U2, U3, U4, U5 |
| 1 | EuroPower | EuroPower | J1 |
| 1 | CV1 | Jack_Hole_Square | J2 |
| 1 | IN1 | Jack_Hole_Square | J3 |
| 1 | OUT1 | Jack_Hole_Square | J4 |
| 1 | CV2 | Jack_Hole_Square | J5 |
| 1 | IN2 | Jack_Hole_Square | J6 |
| 1 | OUT2 | Jack_Hole_Square | J7 |
| 4 | 100k | Potentiometer_Single_Vertical_Hole | RV1, RV2, RV4, RV5 |
| 2 | 1k | Potentiometer_P3.81mmx5.12mm_Vertical | RV3, RV6 |
| 4 | LED | LED_1206_3216Metric_ReverseMount_Hole1.8x2.4mm | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 2 | LED | LED_1206_3216Metric_Castellated | D5, D6 |
| 6 | 100n | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 |
| 2 | 4k7 | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R1, R12 |
| 6 | 47k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R2, R3, R6, R13, R14, R17 |
| 4 | 2k2 | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R4, R5, R15, R16 |
| 1 | 12k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R7 |
| 2 | 22k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R8, R19 |
| 2 | 1k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R9, R20 |
Show 6 more
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R10 |
| 1 | 220k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R11 |
| 1 | 10k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R18 |
| 1 | 150k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R21 |
| 1 | 27k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R22 |
| 2 | 1k5 | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolder | R23, R24 |
VCA design files
The KiCad project lives in the telec16/modular-synth repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
- LayoutVCA/VCA.kicad_pcb
VCA: common questions
How big is the VCA PCB?
The VCA measures 40 × 200 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the VCA?
54 components, from 26 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the VCA design files?
From the telec16/modular-synth repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the VCA design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with telec16. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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