This project was to create a breakout board for an ATtiny84 8 bit microcontroller that would be suitable for breadboard prototyping. The breakout features power components so the microcontroller can be powered from a USB cable. The breakout also included a header for in-circuit programming.

Printed Circuit Board (pcb)

front of pcb
Front of pcb
back of pcb
Back of pcb

Schematic

Bill of Materials

Schematic Item Description
C1 Filter 10uF, 25V, 10%
C2 Filter 10uF, 25V, 10%
C3 Bypass 0.1uF, 50V, 10%
C4 Reset 0.1uF, 50V, 10%
D1 Power indicator red, 65mw, 5V
IC1 Regulator 3.3V, 1A
IC2 ATtiny84 8 bit microcontroller, DIP in socket
J1 Power connector Micro USB
J2 Breadboard connector x7 Male headers
J3 Breadboard connector x7 Male headers
J4 Reset enable Jumper, male header x2
J5 Programmer connector Shroud, 6 pin
R1 Power indicator 100 Ohm, 1/4w, 1%
R2 Reset pullup 100 Ohm, 1/4w, 1%
S1 Reset switch SPST 3.5X5mm button, tactile

Copyright © 2022 James Jerkins, Ph.D, CISSP

08/18/2022