4 layers80.9 × 71 mm LaserDriver, the printed circuit board in 3D

LaserDriver

This is the central repository for documents related to PULSE-A hardware development.

Size: 80.9 × 71 mm
Copper layers: 4
Thickness: 1.58 mm
Parts: 56
Nets: 46
Pads: 189
Tracks, vias: 259, 78
Pours: 14
Routed: Yes
KiCad: KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created: 7 Sep 2023
Updated: 5 Nov 2026

Overview

LaserDriver is an open-source printed circuit board by UChicago-Space-Program, from the UChicago-Space-Program/pulse-hardware repository on GitHub. It is a 4-layer board of 80.9 × 71 mm with 56 parts on 46 nets, routed with 259 tracks and 78 vias.

It is built around the UCC33420RAQR, MAX3967AETG+ and 74LVC1G04Z, with the LDL212PV33R, SY100ELT22ZG-TR and CMS06(TE12L,Q,M) among its other parts. Its parts include 15 resistors, 10 capacitors, 7 ICs, 7 connectors and 1 diode.

Main components

README

logos-templates-tools/PC104Layout/README.md

Template for PC104 to use for the boards. Keep in mind that the four holes on the board are througholes and it is important that all of the boards have the same distance for their throughole parts.

We should also adhere to having 2.54mm headers that are spaced at a certain (non-disclosed) distance from any holes

Parts

Qty	Value	Footprint	References
10	Jumper_2_Small_Open	Jumper:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Open_TrianglePad1.0x1.5mm	JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, JP6, JP7, JP8, JP9, JP10
4	0.1uF	Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder	C1, C2, C3, C4
4	130	Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder	R1, R3, R8, R10
4	83	Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder	R2, R4, R9, R11
4	MountingHole_Pad	MountingHole:MountingHole_6.5mm_Pad	H1, H2, H3, H4
2	15nF	Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005Metric	C7, C9
2	600	Inductor_SMD:L_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.05x1.20mm_HandSolder	FB1, FB2
2	MAX3967AETG+	footprints:21-0139_T2444&plus_4_MXM	U1, U3
2	R_MODSET	Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.20x1.40mm_HandSolder	R6, R14
2	R_MODSET	Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P7.62mm_Horizontal	R7, R13
1	10k	Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric	R12
1	10uF	Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric	C8
1	18k	Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric	R15
1	1uF	Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder	C6
1	22uF	Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric	C10
1	360	Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012Metric	R5
1	4.7uF	Capacitor_SMD:C_0805_2012Metric_Pad1.18x1.45mm_HandSolder	C5
1	74LVC1G04	Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23-5_HandSoldering	U4
1	BNC	Connector_Coaxial:BNC_TEConnectivity_1478204_Vertical	J4
1	CMS06(TE12L,Q,M)	Diode_SMD:D_SOD-128	D1
1	DPC6137	Package_DIP:DIP-8_W10.16mm_LongPads	U2
1	GND Banana	Connector:Banana_Jack_1Pin	J7
1	Input	Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical	J3
1	LDL212PV33R	footprints:DFN_V33R_STM	U6
1	Laser 0	Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical	J1
1	Laser 1	Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical	J2
1	SY100ELT22ZG-TR	footprints:SOIC-8_M_MCH	U5
1	UCC33420RAQR	footprints:SSOP16_DHA_TEX	U7
1	VIN Banana	Connector:Banana_Jack_1Pin	J5
1	VIN Pin Header	Connector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x02_P2.54mm_Vertical	J6

Questions

How big is the LaserDriver PCB?

It measures 80.9 × 71 mm and has 4 copper layers, 1.58 mm thick.

What parts does the LaserDriver use?

56 parts, built around the UCC33420RAQR, MAX3967AETG+, 74LVC1G04Z and LDL212PV33R. 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 LaserDriver KiCad files?

From the UChicago-Space-Program/pulse-hardware repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is flight-subsystem-designs/payload/LaserDriver/LaserDriver/LaserDriver.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the LaserDriver design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask UChicago-Space-Program before reusing the design.

Project files

Show this board on your page

A live frame, for any web page

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A picture

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A picture that opens the board, for a README

[![LaserDriver](https://pcbkit.io/embed/boards/uchicago-space-program-pulse-hardware-laserdriver.jpg?size=s)](https://pcbkit.io/boards/uchicago-space-program-pulse-hardware-laserdriver)

Source

Repository: UChicago-Space-Program/pulse-hardware
Board file: flight-subsystem-designs/payload/LaserDriver/LaserDriver/LaserDriver.kicad_pcb
Commit: 0d825c7
Licence: Not stated

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