Miniamp
wafaffles·Miniamp·ECADModels_Production/Miniamp.kicad_pcb
About the Miniamp PCB
Miniamp is an open source PCB design by wafaffles, published on GitHub. It is a 6-layer board measuring 130 × 57 mm, with 92 components from 48 distinct parts.
Other key parts include the WM8524CGEDT, MAX97220AETE+T, BQ24093DGQR, TPS259631DDAR and XB8089D. By type, the board carries 37 resistors, 27 capacitors, 8 ICs, 6 switches, 6 diodes and 4 connectors.
It belongs with the power & battery, audio and iot & wireless designs in this gallery.
From the project
A pocketable DAC/amp based on the PCM2706CPJTR IC. It will be a low power DAC/amp with multiple buttons to be able to easily control media without opening the device. Hopefully it will have potential Bluetooth capability and and an internal battery to conserve the phone battery.
- Independent USB-C Ports - Top Mounted Data Only USB-C - Side Mounted Power Only USB-C - Variable Size Audio Outputs - 1/4" - 3.5mm - 5 Physical Media Control Buttons - Toggleable Power Switch - 2 Integrated 18650 Batteries - Avoids Discharging Connected Device (e.g., Mobile Phone, Laptop) - Small Form Factor
Miniamp is a portable, battery powered DAC and headphone amp designed for phones, portable devices, or for desk deployments. The Miniamp features a Hifi DAC chip capable of producing 24bit 44.1kHz outputs at 2.1Vrms, with adequite power for majority of headphones. It utilizes a Silicon…

Main components on the Miniamp
Miniamp bill of materials (BOM)
92 components, 48 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WM8524CGEDT | SOP65P640X120-16N | IC1 |
| 1 | MAX97220AETE+T | QFN50P300X300X80-17N | IC2 |
| 1 | BQ24093DGQR | SOP50P490X110-11N | IC3 |
| 1 | TPS259631DDAR | SOIC127P600X170-9N | IC4 |
| 1 | XB8089D | SOIC127P605X175-9N | IC5 |
| 1 | CP2615-XX-XM CP2615-xx-xM | QFN-32-1EP_5x5mm_P0.5mm_EP3.3x3.3mm | U1 |
| 1 | AP63205WU | TSOT-23-6 | U2 |
| 1 | 1049 2x 18650 Battery | 1049 | U3 |
| 2 | USB_C_RECEPTACLE_USB2.0_16P USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0_16P | UJ20CHGMSMT2BP16TR | J1, J2 |
| 1 | ACJS-MHOM | ACJSMHOM | J3 |
| 1 | SJ1-3554NG | SJ13554NG | J4 |
| 5 | SW_SPST | ZMA00A150L04RC | SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4, SW5 |
| 1 | SW_PWR | 400AWMSP1R1BLKM6QE | SW6 |
| 1 | GPIO.10 | PinHeader_1x01_P2.00mm_Vertical | TP1 |
| 1 | I2C_SCL | PinHeader_1x01_P2.00mm_Vertical | TP2 |
| 1 | I2C_SDA | PinHeader_1x01_P2.00mm_Vertical | TP3 |
| 1 | SP0503BAHT | SOT-143 | D1 |
| 1 | GRN | LED_D5.0mm | D2 |
| 1 | RED | LED_D5.0mm | D3 |
| 2 | C2762697 D,Schottky,IEC | D_SOD-323_HandSoldering | D4, D5 |
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| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2V YLW | LED_D5.0mm | D6 |
| 1 | 4.7UH 4.7uH | SDCH1V50404R7MR | L1 |
| 11 | 1UF 1uF | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolder | C1, C3, C5, C7, C12, C13, C14, C15 +3 |
| 7 | .1uF | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolder | C2, C4, C16, C20, C24, C25, C27 |
| 1 | 2.2UF 2.2uF | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolder | C6 |
| 2 | 4.7UF 4.7uF | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolder | C8, C9 |
| 2 | 2.7NF 2.7nF | C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder | C10, C11 |
| 1 | 10UF 10uF | CP_Radial_D8.0mm_P3.50mm | C18 |
| 2 | 22UF 22uF | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolder | C21, C22 |
| 1 | 2.2NF 2.2nf | C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolder | C26 |
| 2 | 15k 1% | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R1, R2 |
| 2 | 10k 1% | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R3, R4 |
| 1 | 8.25k 1% | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R5 |
| 1 | 100k 1% | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R6 |
| 4 | 5.1K 5.1k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R7, R8, R13, R14 |
| 1 | 24K 24k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R9 |
| 1 | 47K 47k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R10 |
| 2 | 4.7K 4.7k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R11, R12 |
| 11 | 10K 10k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R15, R16, R19, R20, R21, R22, R23, R24 +3 |
| 2 | 560 | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R17, R18 |
| 2 | 1k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R26, R32 |
| 1 | 2k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R27 |
| 2 | 1.5K 1.5k | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R28, R31 |
| 1 | 590k 1% | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R33 |
| 1 | 124k 1% | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R34 |
| 1 | 274k 1% | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R35 |
| 1 | 909 1% | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R36 |
| 1 | 300 | R_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.30x1.75mm_HandSolder | R37 |
Miniamp design files
The KiCad project lives in the wafaffles/Miniamp repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
Miniamp: common questions
How big is the Miniamp PCB?
The Miniamp measures 130 × 57 mm, has 6 copper layers and is 2 mm thick.
How many components are on the Miniamp?
92 components, from 48 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 Miniamp design files?
From the wafaffles/Miniamp 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 Miniamp design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with wafaffles. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
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