4 layers90.2 × 95.9 mm
PowerDistribution
UChicago-Space-Program/pulse-hardware
This is the central repository for documents related to PULSE-A hardware development.
188 parts1
2 layers80 × 50 mm
QuadcellAmp
UChicago-Space-Program/pulse-hardware1This is the central repository for documents related to PULSE-A hardware development.
- Size
- 80 × 50 mm
- Copper layers
- 2
- Thickness
- 1.6 mm
- Parts
- 42
- Nets
- 20
- Pads
- 87
- Tracks, vias
- 174, 0
- Routed
- Yes
- KiCad
- KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
- Created
- 7 Sep 2023
- Updated
- 5 Nov 2026
Overview
QuadcellAmp is an open-source printed circuit board by UChicago-Space-Program, from the UChicago-Space-Program/pulse-hardware repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 80 × 50 mm with 42 parts on 20 nets, routed with 174 tracks and 0 vias.
It is built around the LM324N and PDB-C142. Its parts include 14 resistors, 8 diodes, 6 capacitors, 1 IC and 1 connector.
Main components
2README
logos-templates-tools/PC104Layout/README.mdTemplate 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
42| Qty | Value | Footprint | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | ~ | Diode_THT:D_DO-35_SOD27_P5.08mm_Vertical_AnodeUp | D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8 |
| 7 | TestPoint | TestPoint:TestPoint_THTPad_1.0x1.0mm_Drill0.5mm | TP_+BATT1, TP_GND1, TP_QUADGND1, TP1, TP2, TP3, TP4 |
| 4 | 1 kΩ | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R5, R6, R8, R11 |
| 4 | 100 kΩ | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R1, R2, R3, R4 |
| 4 | 150 pf | Capacitor_THT:C_Disc_D5.0mm_W2.5mm_P2.50mm | C1, C2, C3, C4 |
| 4 | 40 Ω | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R7, R9, R10, R12 |
| 4 | PDB-C142 | PDB-C142:PDB-C142_ADP | CR1, CR2, CR3, CR4 |
| 2 | 220µF | Capacitor_THT:CP_Radial_D5.0mm_P2.00mm | C5, C6 |
| 2 | 4.7k | Resistor_THT:R_Axial_DIN0204_L3.6mm_D1.6mm_P2.54mm_Vertical | R13, R14 |
| 1 | LM324N | LM324:N14 | U2 |
| 1 | LOGO | UCSP:UCSP_avionics_logo | G*** |
| 1 | Screw_Terminal_01x02 | TerminalBlock:TerminalBlock_bornier-2_P5.08mm | J1 |
Questions
How big is the QuadcellAmp PCB?
It measures 80 × 50 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.
What parts does the QuadcellAmp use?
42 parts, built around the LM324N and PDB-C142. 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 QuadcellAmp KiCad files?
From the UChicago-Space-Program/pulse-hardware repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is old-designs/QuadcellAmp/QuadcellAmp.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.
Can I use the QuadcellAmp design in my own project?
Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask UChicago-Space-Program before reusing the design.
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