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2 layers33 × 44.3 mmRS232-breakout, the printed circuit board in 3D

RS232-breakout

jedp/RS232-breakout

RS232 breakout board with MAX3232 line driver and receiver

Size
33 × 44.3 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
19
Nets
20
Pads
55
Tracks, vias
176, 6
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 6 (file 20211014)
Created
22 Dec 2023
Updated
26 Dec 2023

Overview

RS232-breakout is an open-source printed circuit board by jedp, from the jedp/RS232-breakout repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 33 × 44.3 mm with 19 parts on 20 nets, routed with 176 tracks and 6 vias.

It is built around the MAX3232ID. Its parts include 5 capacitors, 2 connectors and 1 IC. It belongs with the interfaces and adapters boards of this library.

Main components

1

README

README.md

RS-232 breakout board

Based on MAX3232 line driver and receiver.

PCB Image

Parts

19
QtyValueFootprintReferences
10TestPointTestPoint:TestPoint_Pad_D1.0mmTP1, TP2, TP3, TP4, TP5, TP6, TP7, TP8, TP9, TP10
50.1uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC1, C2, C3, C4, C5
1Conn_01x08_FemaleConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x08_P2.54mm_VerticalJ2
1DB9_MaleRS232-footprints:AMPHENOL_LD09P13A4GV00LFJ1
1LOGOLOGOG***
1MAX3232Package_SO:TSSOP-16_4.4x5mm_P0.65mmU1

Questions

How big is the RS232-breakout PCB?

It measures 33 × 44.3 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the RS232-breakout use?

19 parts, built around the MAX3232ID. 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 RS232-breakout KiCad files?

From the jedp/RS232-breakout repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is RS232-breakout.kicad_pcb and its schematic RS232-breakout.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the RS232-breakout design in my own project?

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

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