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2 layers22 × 14 mmOp amp proto, the printed circuit board in 3D

A simple layout for a differential amplifier

Size
22 × 14 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
10
Nets
9
Pads
28
Tracks, vias
55, 5
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
14 Dec 2025
Updated
14 Dec 2025

Overview

Op amp proto is an open-source printed circuit board by tdunning, from the tdunning/differential-amp repository on GitHub, published under the MIT licence. It is a 2-layer board of 22 × 14 mm with 10 parts on 9 nets, routed with 55 tracks and 5 vias.

Its parts include 6 resistors, 2 connectors, 1 capacitor and 1 IC. It belongs with the audio and music boards of this library.

README

README.md

Differential Amplifer

This circuit is designed to be a single supply differential amplifier module which can be used in building Manhattan style prototypes.

Use whatever op-amp has a compatible pinout (there are dozens) and pick your gain. All of the passives are laid out as 0805 components to make soldering easier.

Enjoy!

Parts

10
QtyValueFootprintReferences
510kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR1, R2, R3, R4, R6
1100nCapacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolderC1
120kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolderR5
1Conn_01x012_MountingPinConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x04_P2.54mm_VerticalJ1
1Conn_01x012_MountingPinConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_VerticalJ2
1Opamp_DualPackage_SO:SOIC-8_3.9x4.9mm_P1.27mmU1

Questions

How big is the Op amp proto PCB?

It measures 22 × 14 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Op amp proto use?

10 parts. 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 Op amp proto KiCad files?

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

Can I use the Op amp proto 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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