SAP-Plus Microcode
TomNisbet·sap-plus·schematics/microcode/microcode.kicad_pcb
About the SAP-Plus Microcode PCB
SAP-Plus Microcode is an open source PCB design by TomNisbet, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 102 × 96 mm, with 40 components from 32 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the 28C256 and 74LS138. By type, the board carries 22 diodes, 5 ICs, 5 connectors, 5 capacitors and 3 resistors.
From the project
Simple As Possible (SAP) 8-bit computer with a modular PCB design
* Add labels module interconnect headers
Main components on the SAP-Plus Microcode
SAP-Plus Microcode bill of materials (BOM)
40 components, 32 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 28C256 | DIP-28_W15.24mm_Socket | U1, U2 |
| 3 | 74LS138 | DIP-16_W7.62mm | U3, U4, U5 |
| 2 | Bus | PinHeader_1x40_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J2 |
| 1 | to Loader | PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J4 |
| 1 | to Step Counter | PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_Vertical | J5 |
| 1 | to Instruction Register | PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_Vertical | J6 |
| 1 | ~{WA} | LED_D3.0mm | D1 |
| 1 | ~{WB} | LED_D3.0mm | D2 |
| 1 | ~{WO} | LED_D3.0mm | D3 |
| 1 | ~{WP} | LED_D3.0mm | D4 |
| 1 | ~{WR} | LED_D3.0mm | D5 |
| 1 | ~{WS} | LED_D3.0mm | D6 |
| 1 | ~{WD} | LED_D3.0mm | D7 |
| 1 | ~{WM} | LED_D3.0mm | D8 |
| 1 | ~{WI} | LED_D3.0mm | D9 |
| 1 | ~{RA} | LED_D3.0mm | D10 |
| 1 | ~{RB} | LED_D3.0mm | D11 |
| 1 | ~{RL} | LED_D3.0mm | D12 |
| 1 | ~{RP} | LED_D3.0mm | D13 |
| 1 | ~{RR} | LED_D3.0mm | D14 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~{RS} | LED_D3.0mm | D15 |
| 1 | ~{RD} | LED_D3.0mm | D16 |
| 1 | SC | LED_D3.0mm | D17 |
| 1 | CX | LED_D3.0mm | D18 |
| 1 | BI | LED_D3.0mm | D19 |
| 1 | FL | LED_D3.0mm | D20 |
| 1 | N | LED_D3.0mm | D21 |
| 1 | PI | LED_D3.0mm | D22 |
| 5 | 0.1uF | C_Disc_D3.0mm_W1.6mm_P2.50mm | C1, C2, C3, C4, C5 |
| 1 | R_RED | R_Array_SIP10 | RN1 |
| 1 | R_GRN | R_Array_SIP9 | RN2 |
| 1 | R_BLU | R_Array_SIP9 | RN3 |
SAP-Plus Microcode design files
The KiCad project lives in the TomNisbet/sap-plus repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
SAP-Plus Microcode: common questions
How big is the SAP-Plus Microcode PCB?
The SAP-Plus Microcode measures 102 × 96 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the SAP-Plus Microcode?
40 components, from 32 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the SAP-Plus Microcode design files?
From the TomNisbet/sap-plus repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the SAP-Plus Microcode design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which TomNisbet chose for the repository.
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