2 layers256.5 × 172.9 mm
2 layers66 × 41 mm
Plasma Toroid Generator
PJTodd72/Plasma-Toroid-Driver3Version one of the Ki-Cad schematics and PCB layout of the Plasma Toroid generator driver circuits.
- Size
- 66 × 41 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 15
- Nets
- 7
- Pads
- 28
- Tracks, vias
- 34, 0
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
- Created
- 12 Jan 2023
- Updated
- 13 Mar 2023
Overview
Plasma Toroid Generator is an open-source printed circuit board by PJTodd72, from the PJTodd72/Plasma-Toroid-Driver repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 66 × 41 mm with 15 parts on 7 nets, routed with 34 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the IRFP260N. Its parts include 5 connectors, 3 capacitors, 2 resistors, 2 diodes and 1 transistor.
Main components
1README
README.mdPlasma-Toroid-Driver
Version one of the Ki-Cad schematics and PCB layout of the Plasma Toroid generator driver circuits.
Also included are the Gerber files and interactive BOM generated by Ki-Cad.
Included is a simulation in LT spice of the driver circuit with no load. This circuit oscillates as expected, however a simulation of the plasma load needs to be added for completion.
Parts
15| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Conn_01x01 | Connector_PinSocket_2.54mm:PinSocket_1x01_P2.54mm_Vertical | J2, J3, J4, J5 |
| 2 | 1k | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0414_L11.9mm_D4.5mm_P15.24mm_Horizontal | R1, R2 |
| 1 | 100p | Capacitor_THT:C_Rect_L18.0mm_W5.0mm_P15.00mm_FKS3_FKP3 | C2 |
| 1 | 10k | Potentiometer_THT:Bourns PDB12-H | RV1 |
| 1 | 10u | Capacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D10.0mm_P5.00mm | C1 |
| 1 | 12v | Diode_THT:D_DO-41_SOD81_P10.16mm_Horizontal | D1 |
| 1 | 15v | Diode_THT:D_DO-27_P15.24mm_Horizontal | D2 |
| 1 | 4.7n | Capacitor_THT:C_Rect_L7.2mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm_FKS2_FKP2_MKS2_MKP2 | C3 |
| 1 | Conn_01x02 | TerminalBlock_Phoenix:TerminalBlock_Phoenix_PT-1,5-2-5.0-H_1x02_P5.00mm_Horizontal | J1 |
| 1 | IRFP260 | Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-247-3_Vertical | Q1 |
The 14 most common of 15 parts.
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Questions
How big is the Plasma Toroid Generator PCB?
It measures 66 × 41 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Plasma Toroid Generator use?
15 parts, built around the IRFP260N. 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 Plasma Toroid Generator KiCad files?
From the PJTodd72/Plasma-Toroid-Driver repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Plasma Toroid Generator/Plasma Toroid Generator.kicad_pcb and its schematic Plasma Toroid Generator/Plasma Toroid Generator.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Plasma Toroid Generator design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask PJTodd72 before reusing the design.