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+ # UNBRK HEX -
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- +The UNBRK HEX is an improved and hexagonal version of the UNBRK breakout board. Like its predecessor, it supports QFP packages of 48, 64, 100, or 144 pins. -The UNBRK HEX is an improved and hexagonal version of the UNBRK breakout board. Improvements include being able to work at multiple, non-rectilinear angles for improved visibiliy, wider traces for improved low-power operation -of MCUs, the ability to add header pins and an improved 0201 prototyping grid. \ No newline at end of file +### Features: + +- Compact form factor suitable for space-constrained, low-power designs. +- Supported QFP packages - Compatible with 48, 64, 100, and 144-pin QFP footprints. +- VCC bus runs along all six edges of the top side. +- GND bus runs along all six edges of the bottom side. +- Buses are positioned adjacent to breakout pads, simplifying MCU power routing and decoupling capacitor placement. +- Ruler markings function as a pin-identification aid, printed adjacent to the top-side pads to mitigate the difficulty of locating pins on a small board. +- Underside reserved as a prototyping zone for 0201 surface-mount components. +- Enables rapid MCU prototyping using components reclaimed from discarded mobile devices. + +### Improvements + +- **Multi-angle capability**: The design now supports operation at multiple, non-rectilinear angles, which enhances visibility when the board is viewed from various orientations. +- **Wider trace geometry**: Traces have been broadened to reduce resistance and improve low-power performance of microcontrollers, leading to more efficient power consumption. +- **Optional header pins**: The layout includes provisions for adding header pins, facilitating easy connection of external peripherals or test equipment. +- **Enhanced 0201 prototyping grid**: The 0201-size surface-mount prototyping area has been refined, providing a more reliable platform for assembling and testing ultra-small components. + +### Funding + +This project received funding through [NGI0 Entrust](https://nlnet.nl/entrust), a fund established by [NLnet](https://nlnet.nl) with financial support from the European Commission's [Next Generation Internet](https://ngi.eu) program. Learn more at the [NLnet project page](https://nlnet.nl/project/Unbinare-RET). \ No newline at end of file