Voltage Regulator PCB
(ECE 341)
Voltage Regulator PCB
(ECE 341)
This project involved designing a custom voltage regulator PCB using KiCad and the NCP1117 regulator. The board converted external DC input into a stable 5V output while incorporating protection, filtering, and power indication components. The PCB layout was designed with proper trace routing, mounting features, and manufacturable design practices, and was validated through design rule checking (DRC) before fabrication.
Fig. 1. Final KiCad PCB layout of the custom voltage regulator board showing component placement, trace routing, input/output terminals, and mounting holes for stable 5V power regulation.
Fig. 2. Fabricated and assembled voltage regulator PCB during power validation, demonstrating stable output operation and integrated power indication LED.
Key Features:
• Designed custom PCB layout using KiCad
• Converted external DC input into stable 5V output
• Integrated voltage regulation and power filtering components
• Included reverse polarity protection and power indication LED
• Implemented manufacturable PCB routing and mounting features
• Validated design through DRC and hardware power testing