4 layers90.8 × 68.9 mm
Sipm linear s14160
OpenSiPM/sipm-linear-1mm
SiPM spectrometer using 16 individual 1mm element
209 parts7
4 layers72.3 × 70.8 mm
Tia 4x
OpenSiPM/sipm-array9Schematics and layouts for SiPM arrays
- Size
- 72.3 × 70.8 mm
- Copper layers
- 4
- Thickness
- 1.59 mm
- Parts
- 90
- Nets
- 47
- Pads
- 212
- Tracks, vias
- 222, 70
- Pours
- 23
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
- Created
- 17 Mar 2024
- Updated
- 3 Sep 2025
Overview
Tia 4x is an open-source printed circuit board by OpenSiPM, from the OpenSiPM/sipm-array repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 4-layer board of 72.3 × 70.8 mm with 90 parts on 47 nets, routed with 222 tracks and 70 vias.
It is built around the SSQ-103-01-G-D. Its parts include 32 capacitors, 32 resistors, 8 inductors, 6 connectors and 4 ICs.
Main components
1README
README.mdsipm-array
Schematics and layouts for SiPM arrays
tia-s14160-x4
This contains schematics and PCB layouts for a 4 channel SiPM detection board used for parallel laser scanning. Each channel implements the standard OpenSiPM transimpedance amplifier, pole zero cancelation, and low pass filtering to produce a Gaussian single photon response.
impulse response
power supply
The X4 design uses the standard OpenSiPM power supply and bias generator boards. Due to the higher current from running 4 SiPMs in parallel, the LT8362 bias generator is recommended for maximum dynamic range, although both designs will work. Additionally the board can be configured to use two separate power supplies by ommitting resistors and plugging in two supply boards to both sockets. However, in normal useage this is not required and is probably not useful as the current demand is low enough that a single supply is adquate.
Non-descanned detection arm
Zemax simulation for non-descanned detection using the 4 channel SiPM board and the prescription for the lens array used can be found here.
publication
Parts
90| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1u | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C5, C8, C9, C13, C15, C16, C20, C21, C24, C25, C26, C27 |
| 8 | 1u | Capacitor_SMD:C_1206_3216Metric | C1, C4, C7, C11, C12, C14, C18, C19 |
| 4 | 0.033uH | footprints:L_0603_1608Metric | L1, L2, L3, L4 |
| 4 | 1.5k | footprints:R_0402_1005Metric | R2, R12, R25, R26 |
| 4 | 10 | footprints:R_0402_1005Metric | R4, R11, R14, R15 |
| 4 | 120p | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C22, C28, C30, C32 |
| 4 | 120pF | Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric | C3, C23, C29, C31 |
| 4 | 22u | footprints:C_0603_1608Metric | C2, C6, C10, C17 |
| 4 | 3.0 | footprints:R_0402_1005Metric | R5, R6, R16, R17 |
| 4 | 30 | footprints:R_0402_1005Metric | R8, R18, R19, R23 |
| 4 | 50 | footprints:R_0402_1005Metric | R1, R13, R27, R28 |
| 4 | 5000 | footprints:R_0402_1005Metric | R7, R9, R20, R21 |
| 4 | 560nH | Inductor_SMD:L_0402_1005Metric | L5, L6, L7, L8 |
| 4 | 68 | footprints:R_0402_1005Metric | R3, R10, R22, R24 |
| 4 | Conn_Coaxial | Connector_Coaxial:SMB_Jack_Vertical | J2, J3, J4, J5 |
| 4 | JMP | footprints:R_0402_1005Metric | R29, R30, R31, R32 |
| 4 | MountingHole | MountingHole:MountingHole_6mm | H1, H2, H3, H4 |
| 4 | OPA847IDBVT | footprints:OPA847IDBVT | U1, U2, U3, U4 |
| 4 | S14160-30 | footprints:S14160-30 | D1, D2, D3, D4 |
| 2 | SSQ-103-01-G-D | footprints:PinHeader_2x03_P2.54mm_Vertical | J1, J6 |
Questions
How big is the Tia 4x PCB?
It measures 72.3 × 70.8 mm and has 4 copper layers, 1.59 mm thick.
What parts does the Tia 4x use?
90 parts, built around the SSQ-103-01-G-D. 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 Tia 4x KiCad files?
From the OpenSiPM/sipm-array repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is tia_4x.kicad_pcb and its schematic tia_4x.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the Tia 4x design in my own project?
Its repository publishes it under the MIT licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).
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