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2 layers44.8 × 77.5 mm
Mini SSTC
Firestorm108/mini-SSTCA miniature CW SSTC driver! Fully through hole components and can be made for extremely cheap.
- Size
- 44.8 × 77.5 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 12
- Nets
- 8
- Pads
- 33
- Tracks, vias
- 47, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 3 Aug 2026
- Updated
- 3 Aug 2026
Overview
Mini SSTC is an open-source printed circuit board by Firestorm108, from the Firestorm108/mini-SSTC repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 44.8 × 77.5 mm with 12 parts on 8 nets, routed with 47 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the 1.5KE12CA, 1.5KE400CA and 10A10, with the IRFP460 among its other parts. Its parts include 4 connectors, 3 diodes, 2 capacitors, 2 resistors and 1 transistor.
Main components
4
1.5KE12CA
DO-2011.5kW@10/1000us 10.2V 11.4V 16.7V 5uA 89.82A Bidirectional TVS DO-201 ESD and Surge Protection (TVS/ESD) ROHSDOWOESD And Surge Protection (TVS/ESD)
1.5KE400CA
DO-201-55℃~+175℃ 1.5kW 1uA 2.8A 342V 380V 548V Bidirectional IEC 61000-4-2、IEC 61000-4-4 TVS DO-201 ESD and Surge Protection (TVS/ESD) ROHSLittelfuseESD And Surge Protection (TVS/ESD)
10A10
R-61 Independent 10A 10uA@1kV 1V@10A 1kV 400A R-6 Diodes - General Purpose ROHSMDDDiodes - General Purpose
IRFP460
TO-247MOSFETsMinos
README
README.mdmini-SSTC
A miniature CW SSTC driver! Fully through hole components and can be made for extremely cheap.
This is a similar circuit to the infamous BJT slayer exciter. It is however much more powerful and able to be run off mains voltage or 120VAC.
Bill of Materials (BOM)
| Component | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| PCB (JLCPCB) | $10 | N/A |
| Screw Terminals | $10 | https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811379845276.html |
| 470pF Capacitor | $5 | https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805783315576.html |
| 0.1uF Capacitor | $4 | https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801916333851.html |
| 1.5KE12CA TVS Diode | $2 | https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832692658416.html |
| 1.5KE400CA TVS Diode | $2 | https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811744241526.html |
| IRFP460 MOSFET | $4 | https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808368214904.html |
Total Cost: $37
Parts
12| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1uF 200V | Capacitor_THT:C_Rect_L13.0mm_W4.0mm_P10.00mm_FKS3_FKP3_MKS4 | C1 |
| 1 | 1.5KE12CA | Diode_THT:D_DO-201AE_P15.24mm_Horizontal | D2 |
| 1 | 1.5KE400CA | Diode_THT:D_DO-201AE_P15.24mm_Horizontal | D3 |
| 1 | 10A10 | Diode_THT:D_DO-201AD_P15.24mm_Horizontal | D1 |
| 1 | 120VAC | Connector:CONN-TH_P10.16_KF135T-10.16-2P | J1 |
| 1 | 1K | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R2 |
| 1 | 30K | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P10.16mm_Horizontal | R1 |
| 1 | 470pF 200V | Capacitor_THT:C_Rect_L7.2mm_W4.5mm_P5.00mm_FKS2_FKP2_MKS2_MKP2 | C2 |
| 1 | 5-10A Ballast | Connector:CONN-TH_P10.16_KF135T-10.16-2P | J2 |
| 1 | IRFP460 | Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-247-3_Vertical | Q1 |
| 1 | Primary Coil (1_Top) | Connector:CONN-TH_P10.16_KF135T-10.16-2P | J4 |
| 1 | Secondary Base | Connector:CONN-TH_P10.16_KF135T-10.16-2P | J3 |
Questions
How big is the Mini SSTC PCB?
It measures 44.8 × 77.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Mini SSTC use?
12 parts, built around the 1.5KE12CA, 1.5KE400CA, 10A10 and IRFP460. 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 Mini SSTC KiCad files?
From the Firestorm108/mini-SSTC repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is miniSSTC/miniSSTC.kicad_pcb and its schematic miniSSTC/miniSSTC.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Mini SSTC design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Firestorm108 before reusing the design.
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