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2 layers73.7 × 48.3 mmGpsdo3, the printed circuit board in 3D

Improved GPS Disciplined Oscillator

Size
73.7 × 48.3 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
55
Nets
62
Pads
178
Tracks, vias
293, 28
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
27 Nov 2024
Updated
4 Feb 2026

Overview

Gpsdo3 is an open-source printed circuit board by glenoverby, from the glenoverby/gpsdo3 repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 73.7 × 48.3 mm with 55 parts on 62 nets, routed with 293 tracks and 28 vias.

It is built around the 74LVC125AD, MIC5205-5.0YM5 and LMC6482IN, with the MIC5205-3.3YM5 among its other parts. Its parts include 11 capacitors, 11 resistors, 7 ICs, 7 connectors and 4 diodes. It belongs with the radio and wireless boards of this library.

Main components

4

README

README.md

gpsdo3

Improved GPS Disciplined Oscillator

This is a GPS Disciplined Oscillator for synchronizing a 10MHz osillator with the timing signal from GPS.

This project include a printed circuit board (designed in KiCad) and software (using Arduino). It runs on a SparkFun SAMD21 Mini Breakout.

A full description of the project is in the 'doc' directory.

Image of board wired up

Parts

55
QtyValueFootprintReferences
5R_USResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR7, R8, R9, R10, R11
4100KResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR1, R2, R3, R4
41uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC2, C4, C5, C10
4LEDLED_THT:LED_D5.0mmD1, D2, D3, D4
4MountingHoleMountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3H1, H2, H3, H4
32.2uFCapacitor_SMD:C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolderC8, C9, C11
210KResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR5, R6
2470pFCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC6, C7
2MIC5205-5.0YM5Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5U6, U7
110KPotentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_ACP_CA6-H2,5_HorizontalRV2
11uFCapacitor_SMD:C_1206_3216Metric_Pad1.33x1.80mm_HandSolderC3
12N3904Package_TO_SOT_THT:TO-92_InlineQ1
13.3V JumperJumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mmJP8
15V #1 JumperJumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mmJP4
15V #2 JumperJumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mmJP5
174LVC125Package_SO:SOIC-14_3.9x8.7mm_P1.27mmU2
1CCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC1
1CPU PWM - DACJumper:SolderJumper-3_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mmJP1
1Conn_01x02_MaleConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ6
1Conn_01x02_MaleCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderJ7
1Conn_CoaxialConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1
1Gate2 InputJumper:SolderJumper-3_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mmJP2
1LMC6482Package_SO:SOIC-8_5.23x5.23mm_P1.27mmU1
1MCP4725xxx-xCHPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-6U4
1MIC5205-3.3YM5Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5U5
1OSC VcontrolJumper:SolderJumper-3_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mmJP3
1PowerConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ3
1R_Potentiometer_USPotentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_ACP_CA6-H2,5_HorizontalRV1
1SFE_SAMD21_MiniGlen_Arduino:SFE SAMD21 MiniU3
1SolderJumper_2_OpenJumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mmJP7
1To ComputerConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_VerticalJ5
1To GPSConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_VerticalJ4
1To OSCConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ2
1~Jumper:SolderJumper-3_P1.3mm_Open_Pad1.0x1.5mmJP6

Questions

How big is the Gpsdo3 PCB?

It measures 73.7 × 48.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Gpsdo3 use?

55 parts, built around the 74LVC125AD, MIC5205-5.0YM5, LMC6482IN and MIC5205-3.3YM5. 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 Gpsdo3 KiCad files?

From the glenoverby/gpsdo3 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is board/GPSDO3.kicad_pcb and its schematic board/GPSDO3.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Gpsdo3 design in my own project?

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

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