Swp polarimeter
About the Swp polarimeter PCB
Swp polarimeter is an open source PCB design by UVicAMOlab, published on GitHub under the MIT license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 40 × 50 mm, with 25 components from 22 distinct parts.
By type, the board carries 12 capacitors, 9 resistors, 2 connectors and 1 switch.
From the project
UI and code for UVic AMO spinning waveplate polarimeter
This directory contains KiCad project files. Open the .kicad_pro file to open the entire project at once.
Refer to SWPPhotodiodeGuide.pdf and ../README.md for more info.
Swp polarimeter bill of materials (BOM)
25 components, 22 distinct parts.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conn_01x02_Pin | Molex_KK-254_AE-6410-02A_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J2 |
| 1 | ~ | DIP-8_W7.62mm_LongPads | PD1 |
| 1 | SW_Rotary_1x7_MP | RM107-RotarySwitch | SW1 |
| 1 | 82pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C1 |
| 2 | 56pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C2, C3 |
| 1 | 39pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C4 |
| 1 | 51pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C5 |
| 1 | 2.5pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C6 |
| 1 | 0pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C7 |
| 2 | 100pF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C8, C9 |
| 1 | 1uF | C_2225_5664Metric_Pad1.80x6.60mm_HandSolder | C10 |
| 1 | 100nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C11 |
| 1 | 10nF | C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolder | C12 |
| 1 | 3.3k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R1 |
| 1 | 22k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R2 |
| 1 | 43k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R3 |
| 1 | 220k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R4 |
| 1 | 1M | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R5 |
| 1 | 20M | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R6 |
| 1 | 50M | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R7 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R8 |
| 1 | 53k | R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolder | R9 |
Swp polarimeter design files
The KiCad project lives in the UVicAMOlab/swp-polarimeter repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Swp polarimeter: common questions
How big is the Swp polarimeter PCB?
The Swp polarimeter measures 40 × 50 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the Swp polarimeter?
25 components, from 22 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the Swp polarimeter design files?
From the UVicAMOlab/swp-polarimeter repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the Swp polarimeter design in my own project?
Yes, under the terms of its MIT license, which UVicAMOlab chose for the repository.