Access Reader Design
Diagram
5V_POE_PRE_OR and 5V_DC_PRE_OR are independent regulated outputs and must never be shorted directly together.5V_SYS; downstream loads must fit within either source alone unless firmware explicitly limits power.Table
| Rail | Load | Typical | Peak | Prototype population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 V | ESP32-S3 Wi-Fi active | 120 mA | 500 mA | Populated |
| 3.3 V | CLRC663 field active | 100 mA | 250 mA | Populated |
| 3.3 V | GM861 QR scanner logic/control | 70 mA | 130 mA | Populated |
| 3.3 V | W5500 Ethernet | 120 mA | 180 mA | Populated |
| 3.3 V | RS-485, RTC, logic, pullups | 20 mA | 55 mA | Populated |
| 5 V | EM4095 LF channel | 50 mA | 100 mA | Populated |
| 5 V | Two relay coils | 0 mA | 145 mA | Populated |
| 5 V | WS2812B/status LEDs + buzzer | 30 mA | 150 mA | Populated |
Table
| Scenario | 3.3 V peak | Direct 5 V peak | Reflected 3.3 V load into 5 V at 90 percent buck efficiency | Estimated total 5 V peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full prototype, Wi-Fi + Ethernet available | 1135 mA | 395 mA | 832 mA | 1227 mA |
| Conservative Rev A sizing target | 1500 mA | 500 mA | 1100 mA | 1600 mA |
Table
| Source | Assumption | Peak input estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 V DC input | 5 V at 1.6 A, 88 percent buck efficiency | about 1.0 A |
| 32 V DC input | 5 V at 1.6 A, 88 percent buck efficiency | about 0.28 A |
| PoE 802.3af via AG9905-MTB | 5 V at 1.6 A plus module losses | about 9 to 10 W at PD input |
5V_SYS target, with thermal margin.5V_POE_PRE_OR, 5V_DC_PRE_OR, 5V_SYS, 3V3_SYS, GND.5V_SYS for at least 1.5 A, preferably 1.6-2 A margin where thermals allow.Status
Power Architecture
Non-Negotiable Power Rule
Load Estimate by Rail
Rail Sums
Input Power Estimate
OR-ing / Power-Mux Design Checklist
Current Conclusion
Items Requiring Datasheet Verification