nRF52832 reference design in KiCad

[Emil_Ekelund]

Hi,

Due to work reasons I had to switch to KiCad. I have tried to recreate the reference design from Altium and the one for Eagle found here: https://github.com/NordicPlayground/nrf5-eagle-reference-design

I used the import function in KiCad to import the Eagle design and switched all of the footprints to Kicads own, except the nrf52832 footprint (I can try to create my own footprint when i know KiCad better).

I think it turned out OK but could use a second opinion, especially regarding the keep-out area where the RF-net is located!

It also seems to be a bit excessive soldermask on the pads for the nrf52832, but I dont think that will be an actual problem during production?

I have attached schematic, pcb layout and 3D view.

[Emil_Ekelund]

Just an update: I fixed the soldermask problem, which was more of a KiCad problem anyway.

[ketiljo]

Looks very good. But see if you can move C3 and L1 closer to the ANT pin, like this: 

[Emil_Ekelund]

Thank you for the feedback!