

Boost Convertor
- Size
- 50 × 40 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 11
- Nets
- 7
- Pads
- 29
- Tracks, vias
- 51, 0
- Pours
- 1
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 10.0 (file 20260206)
- Created
- 21 Oct 2026
- Updated
- 21 Oct 2026
Overview
Boost Convertor is an open-source printed circuit board by Mugilan2008, from the Mugilan2008/KiCAD repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 50 × 40 mm with 11 parts on 7 nets, routed with 51 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the MC34063AP.
Main components
1Parts
11| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock_Phoenix:TerminalBlock_Phoenix_MKDS-1,5-2-5.08_1x02_P5.08mm_Horizontal | INPUT, OUTPUT |
| 1 | 0.22 | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0411_L9.9mm_D3.6mm_P12.70mm_Horizontal | 0.22 ohm |
| 1 | 1.5nF | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P5.00mm | 1.5nF |
| 1 | 100uF | Capacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D6.3mm_P2.50mm | 100uF |
| 1 | 100uH | Inductor_THT:L_Radial_D10.0mm_P5.00mm_Fastron_07M | 100uH |
| 1 | 1K | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0207_L6.3mm_D2.5mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal | 1K |
| 1 | 1N5822 | Diode_THT:D_DO-201AD_P15.24mm_Horizontal | 1N5822 |
| 1 | 20k | Potentiometer_THT:Potentiometer_Bourns_3296W_Vertical | 20K |
| 1 | 470uF | Capacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D10.0mm_P5.00mm | 470uF |
| 1 | MC34063AP | Package_DIP:DIP-8_W7.62mm | MC34063A |
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Questions
How big is the Boost Convertor PCB?
It measures 50 × 40 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the Boost Convertor use?
11 parts, built around the MC34063AP. 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 Boost Convertor KiCad files?
From the Mugilan2008/KiCAD repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is Boost Convertor/Boost Convertor.kicad_pcb and its schematic Boost Convertor/Boost Convertor.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Boost Convertor design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Mugilan2008 before reusing the design.