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2 layers36 × 25.7 mmTP540xSAL, the printed circuit board in 3D

(This project started as a result of the truly awful EVM design from TI for these chips.)

Size
36 × 25.7 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
19
Nets
9
Pads
36
Tracks, vias
38, 12
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created
5 Mar 2024
Updated
9 Mar 2024

Overview

TP540xSAL is an open-source printed circuit board by cdntinker, from the cdntinker/TP540xEVM repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 36 × 25.7 mm with 19 parts on 9 nets, routed with 38 tracks and 12 vias.

It is built around the TPS5403D and DSK24. Its parts include 6 capacitors, 2 resistors, 2 connectors, 1 IC and 1 diode.

Main components

2

README

README.md

TPS540x Evaluation Board

(This project started as a result of the truly awful EVM design from TI for these chips.)

This little circuit should work with either the TPS5403 or TPS5405 from Texas Instruments.

Both chips will accept up to 28V input.

The TPS5403 wants 4.5-28V & outputs 3v3 up to 1.7A.

The TPS5405 wants 6.5-28V & outputs 5v0 up to 2A.

The 3 boards

Standalone

Basically, a standalone voltage regulator board...

Module

A tiny little voltage regulator module (daughterboard)...

There is also a symbol/footprint/3D model set in KiCAD Customs for this module.

Carrier

Like Standalone, but using Module instead of parts on the board...

Parts

19
QtyValueFootprintReferences
2330uFCapacitor_SMD:CP_Elec_8x10C2, C3
10.1uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC1
1100KResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR1
1100pFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC4
110nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC5
12.2nFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC6
147KResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR2
1DSK24Diode_SMD:D_SOD-123D1
1InputTerminalBlock_4Ucon:TerminalBlock_4Ucon_1x02_P3.50mm_HorizontalJ1
1LOGOTinker:NerdMageG***
1L_FerriteTinker:IND-SMD_L7.1-W6.6L1
1OutputTerminalBlock_4Ucon:TerminalBlock_4Ucon_1x02_P3.50mm_HorizontalJ2
1TPS5403Package_SO:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mmU1

The 14 most common of 19 parts.

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Questions

How big is the TP540xSAL PCB?

It measures 36 × 25.7 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the TP540xSAL use?

19 parts, built around the TPS5403D and DSK24. 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 TP540xSAL KiCad files?

From the cdntinker/TP540xEVM repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Standalone Hardware/TP540xSAL.kicad_pcb and its schematic Carrier Hardware/TP540xMCB.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the TP540xSAL design in my own project?

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