QuadcellAmp
About the QuadcellAmp PCB
QuadcellAmp is an open source PCB design by UChicago-Space-Program, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 80 × 50 mm, with 41 components from 28 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the LT8610. By type, the board carries 14 resistors, 8 diodes, 6 capacitors, 4 test points, 1 IC and 1 connector.
From the project
This is the central repository for documents related to PULSE-A hardware development.
Main components on the QuadcellAmp
QuadcellAmp bill of materials (BOM)
41 components, 28 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LT8610 LM324N | N14 | U2 |
| 1 | CONN_02X26_ODD_EVEN Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock_bornier-2_P5.08mm | J1 |
| 4 | PDB-C142 | PDB-C142_ADP | CR1, CR2, CR3, CR4 |
| 4 | TestPoint | TestPoint_THTPad_1.0x1.0mm_Drill0.5mm | TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4 |
| 3 | TestPoint | TestPoint_THTPad_1.0x1.0mm_Drill0.5mm | TP_+BATT1, TP_GND1, TP_QUADGND1 |
| 4 | 150060VS75000 ~ | D_DO-35_SOD27_P5.08mm_Vertical_AnodeUp | D1, D2, D3, D7 |
| 3 | 150060AS75000 ~ | D_DO-35_SOD27_P5.08mm_Vertical_AnodeUp | D4, D5, D6 |
| 1 | PMEG10020ELRX ~ | D_DO-35_SOD27_P5.08mm_Vertical_AnodeUp | D8 |
| 1 | 4.7UF 150 pf | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C1 |
| 1 | 0.1UF 150 pf | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C2 |
| 1 | 68UF 150 pf | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C3 |
| 1 | 10NF 150 pf | C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C4 |
| 1 | 10PF 220µF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C5 |
| 1 | 1UF 220µF | CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C6 |
| 1 | 100K 100 kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R1 |
| 1 | 18.2K 100 kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R2 |
| 1 | 100 kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R3 |
| 1 | 243K 100 kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R4 |
| 1 | 110K 1 kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R5 |
| 1 | 412K 1 kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R6 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.2K 40 Ω | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R7 |
| 1 | 1 kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R8 |
| 1 | 243K 40 Ω | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R9 |
| 1 | 40 Ω | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R10 |
| 1 | 150 1 kΩ | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R11 |
| 1 | 150 40 Ω | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R12 |
| 1 | 4.7k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R13 |
| 1 | 150 4.7k | R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R14 |
QuadcellAmp design files
The KiCad project lives in the UChicago-Space-Program/pulse-hardware repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
QuadcellAmp: common questions
How big is the QuadcellAmp PCB?
The QuadcellAmp measures 80 × 50 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the QuadcellAmp?
41 components, from 28 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 QuadcellAmp design files?
From the UChicago-Space-Program/pulse-hardware 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 QuadcellAmp design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with UChicago-Space-Program. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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