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2 layers83.7 × 22.5 mmUSB 2.0 Hub, the printed circuit board in 3D

A simple 4-port USB2 hub based on the SL2.1A design.

Size
83.7 × 22.5 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
32
Nets
37
Pads
200
Tracks, vias
351, 63
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
6 Dec 2023
Updated
10 Dec 2023

Overview

USB 2.0 Hub is an open-source printed circuit board by Matchboxscope, from the Matchboxscope/Omniscope-USB-Hub repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 83.7 × 22.5 mm with 32 parts on 37 nets, routed with 351 tracks and 63 vias.

It is built around the SL2.1A and RB521S30T1G-DW. Its parts include 11 capacitors, 11 resistors, 5 connectors, 2 diodes and 1 IC.

Main components

2

README

README.md

SL2.1A Type-C Hub

Based on: https://github.com/Hugoyhu/SL2.1A-Type-C-Hub

A simple 4-port USB2 hub based on the SL2.1A design. This board is designed in KiCAD v7! It is based off an earlier 2021 design with USB-A outputs.

This revises the board to provide USB2 Type-C outputs. By default, the schematic provides circuitry for default USB power (500mA) but resistor values can be changed to provide higher output current if available through external power.

Schematic Capture PCB Render Assembled OSHPark After Dark

These boards have been tested and built with OSHPark After Dark service.

Parts

32
QtyValueFootprintReferences
856KResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10
5100nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC1, C5, C7, C9, C11
41uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC4, C6, C8, C10
4USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0Connector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_U261-241N-4BS2SSJ2, J3, J4, J5
210uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC2, C3
25.1KResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR1, R2
2MountingHoleMountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3_ISO14580H1, H2
1100Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR11
1LED_SmallLED_SMD:LED_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.42x1.75mm_HandSolderD2
1RB521S30T1GDiode_SMD:D_SOD-523D1
1SL2.1APackage_SO:SOIC-16_4.55x10.3mm_P1.27mmU1
1USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0Connector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_HRO_TYPE-C-31-M-12J1

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Questions

How big is the USB 2.0 Hub PCB?

It measures 83.7 × 22.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the USB 2.0 Hub use?

32 parts, built around the SL2.1A and RB521S30T1G-DW. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the USB 2.0 Hub KiCad files?

From the Matchboxscope/Omniscope-USB-Hub repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is USB 2.0 Hub.kicad_pcb and its schematic USB 2.0 Hub.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the USB 2.0 Hub design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Matchboxscope before reusing the design.