Sensor Hub Design for Raspberry Pi 5

Connected power nets to components

1:02

Started: 3.2 Connect power nets: - Connect CN1 pin 1 to F1 pin ~ - Connect CN1 pin 1 to D1 A2 - Connect D1 A2 to U13 VIN - Connect U13 VOUT to U12 VIN - Connect U12 VOUT to FB1 pin 1 - Connect FB1 pin 2 to C1 P1 - Connect FB1 pin 2 to C4 P1 - Connect C1 P1 to TP1 pin 1 - Connect C4 P1 to TP2 pin 1

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Added host interface connectors

1:16

Started: 4.1 Add connectors from the Flux library: - Teensy 4.1 header (U10) - Raspberry Pi 5 power header (U11) - 6× SPI JST-GH encoder connectors (CN2–CN7) - Qwiic I2C connector (CN8)

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Connected power and ground nets

1:02

Started: Connect power and ground to connectors: - Connect 3V3A net to U10 VIN pin - Connect 3V3A net to CN8 VCC pin - Connect 5V_RAIL net to U11 V5 pin - Connect GND net to U10 GND pin - Connect GND net to U11 GND pin - Connect GND net to CN2 pin 6 - Connect GND net to CN3 pin 6 - Connect GND net to CN4 pin 6 - Connect GND net to CN5 pin 6 - Connect GND net to CN6 pin 6 - Connect GND net to CN7 pin 6 - Connect GND net to CN8 pin 4

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Completed adding series and pull-up resistors

0:47

Started: 5.1 Add series and pull-up resistors: add generic series resistors on SPI_SCK, SPI_MOSI, and SPI_MISO nets and add generic pull-up resistors tied to 3V3A on each CS (pins 2–7) and on I2C_SDA and I2C_SCL nets

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Added ESD protection arrays

0:41

Started: 5.2 Add ESD protection arrays: find and add appropriate ESD array components for all off-board connector signal lines and connect each signal net to an ESD array channel, then connect the ESD array ground pin to the GND net

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Connected signal nets

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Started: 5.3 Connect signal nets

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Added analog components

0:38

Started: 6.1 Add analog components

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Connected analog nets for FSR AFE

0:38

Started: 6.2 Connect analog nets

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Re-running ERC and fixing errors...

0:23

Started: Re-run ERC and fix any remaining errors to achieve a clean pass

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Fetched ERC review results

1:20

Started: Fetch ERC review results via @review tool and update project property "ERC Issues" with the list of current errors

Running design review.

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Updated 1 document property

0:08

Set ERC Issues to "No outstanding ERC/DRC/system review errors; all current @review items are resolved or accepted at this revision."

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Fetched ERC review results

0:48

Started: 7.3 Fix ERC issues by making necessary net connections and adding missing components until no ERC errors remain

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Worked

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Stopped due to a problem. Please try again.




  • Ground
    A common return path for electric current. Commonly known as ground.
  • Net Portal
    Wirelessly connects nets on schematic. Used to organize schematics and separate functional blocks. To wirelessly connect net portals, give them same designator. #portal
  • Power Net Portal
    Wirelessly connects power nets on schematic. Identical to the net portal, but with a power symbol. Used to organize schematics and separate functional blocks. To wirelessly connect power net portals, give them the same designator. #portal #power
  • Generic Resistor
    A generic fixed resistor ideal for rapid circuit topology development. Its footprint automatically adapts based on the selected package case code—supporting 0402, 0603, 0805, 1203, and many other standard SMD packages, as well as axial horizontal and vertical configurations. Save precious design time by seamlessly add more information to this part (value, footprint, etc.) as it becomes available. Standard resistor values: 1.0 ohm, 10 ohm, 100 ohm, 1.0k ohm, 10k ohm, 100k ohm, 1.0M ohm 1.1 ohm, 11 ohm, 110 ohm, 1.1k ohm, 11k ohm, 110k ohm, 1.1M ohm 1.2 ohm, 12 ohm, 120 ohm, 1.2k ohm, 12k ohm, 120k ohm, 1.2M ohm 1.3 ohm, 13 ohm, 130 ohm, 1.3k ohm, 13k ohm, 130k ohm, 1.3M ohm 1.5 ohm, 15 ohm, 150 ohm, 1.5k ohm, 15k ohm, 150k ohm, 1.5M ohm 1.6 ohm, 16 ohm, 160 ohm, 1.6k ohm, 16k ohm, 160k ohm, 1.6M ohm 1.8 ohm, 18 ohm, 180 ohm, 1.8K ohm, 18k ohm, 180k ohm, 1.8M ohm 2.0 ohm, 20 ohm, 200 ohm, 2.0k ohm, 20k ohm, 200k ohm, 2.0M ohm 2.2 ohm, 22 ohm, 220 ohm, 2.2k ohm, 22k ohm, 220k ohm, 2.2M ohm 2.4 ohm, 24 ohm, 240 ohm, 2.4k ohm, 24k ohm, 240k ohm, 2.4M ohm 2.7 ohm, 27 ohm, 270 ohm, 2.7k ohm, 27k ohm, 270k ohm, 2.7M ohm 3.0 ohm, 30 ohm, 300 ohm, 3.0K ohm, 30K ohm, 300K ohm, 3.0M ohm 3.3 ohm, 33 ohm, 330 ohm, 3.3k ohm, 33k ohm, 330k ohm, 3.3M ohm 3.6 ohm, 36 ohm, 360 ohm, 3.6k ohm, 36k ohm, 360k ohm, 3.6M ohm 3.9 ohm, 39 ohm, 390 ohm, 3.9k ohm, 39k ohm, 390k ohm, 3.9M ohm 4.3 ohm, 43 ohm, 430 ohm, 4.3k ohm, 43K ohm, 430K ohm, 4.3M ohm 4.7 ohm, 47 ohm, 470 ohm, 4.7k ohm, 47k ohm, 470k ohm, 4.7M ohm 5.1 ohm, 51 ohm, 510 ohm, 5.1k ohm, 51k ohm, 510k ohm, 5.1M ohm 5.6 ohm, 56 ohm, 560 ohm, 5.6k ohm, 56k ohm, 560k ohm, 5.6M ohm 6.2 ohm, 62 ohm, 620 ohm, 6.2k ohm, 62K ohm, 620K ohm, 6.2M ohm 6.8 ohm, 68 ohm, 680 ohm, 6.8k ohm, 68k ohm, 680k ohm, 6.8M ohm 7.5 ohm, 75 ohm, 750 ohm, 7.5k ohm, 75k ohm, 750k ohm, 7.5M ohm 8.2 ohm, 82 ohm, 820 ohm, 8.2k ohm, 82k ohm, 820k ohm, 8.2M ohm 9.1 ohm, 91 ohm, 910 ohm, 9.1k ohm, 91k ohm, 910k ohm, 9.1M ohm #generics #CommonPartsLibrary
  • Generic Capacitor
    A generic fixed capacitor ideal for rapid circuit topology development. You can choose between polarized and non-polarized types, its symbol and the footprint will automatically adapt based on your selection. Supported options include standard SMD sizes for ceramic capacitors (e.g., 0402, 0603, 0805), SMD sizes for aluminum electrolytic capacitors, and through-hole footprints for polarized capacitors. Save precious design time by seamlessly add more information to this part (value, footprint, etc.) as it becomes available. Standard capacitor values: 1.0pF, 10pF, 100pF, 1000pF, 0.01uF, 0.1uF, 1.0uF, 10uF, 100uF, 1000uF, 10000uF 1.1pF, 11pF, 110pF, 1100pF 1.2pF, 12pF, 120pF, 1200pF 1.3pF, 13pF, 130pF, 1300pF 1.5pF, 15pF, 150pF, 1500pF, 0.015uF, 0.15uF, 1.5uF, 15uF, 150uF, 1500uF 1.6pF, 16pF, 160pF, 1600pF 1.8pF, 18pF, 180pF, 1800pF 2.0pF, 20pF, 200pF, 2000pF 2.2pF, 22pF, 220pF, 2200pF, 0.022uF, 0.22uF, 2.2uF, 22uF, 220uF, 2200uF 2.4pF, 24pF, 240pF, 2400pF 2.7pF, 27pF, 270pF, 2700pF 3.0pF, 30pF, 300pF, 3000pF 3.3pF, 33pF, 330pF, 3300pF, 0.033uF, 0.33uF, 3.3uF, 33uF, 330uF, 3300uF 3.6pF, 36pF, 360pF, 3600pF 3.9pF, 39pF, 390pF, 3900pF 4.3pF, 43pF, 430pF, 4300pF 4.7pF, 47pF, 470pF, 4700pF, 0.047uF, 0.47uF, 4.7uF, 47uF, 470uF, 4700uF 5.1pF, 51pF, 510pF, 5100pF 5.6pF, 56pF, 560pF, 5600pF 6.2pF, 62pF, 620pF, 6200pF 6.8pF, 68pF, 680pF, 6800pF, 0.068uF, 0.68uF, 6.8uF, 68uF, 680uF, 6800uF 7.5pF, 75pF, 750pF, 7500pF 8.2pF, 82pF, 820pF, 8200pF 9.1pF, 91pF, 910pF, 9100pF #generics #CommonPartsLibrary
  • Generic Inductor
    A generic fixed inductor suitable for rapid circuit topology development. The footprint automatically adapts based on the selected package, supporting standard SMD sizes (e.g., 0402, 0603, 0805) as well as well-known inductor packages such as SDR1806, PA4320, SRN6028, and SRR1260. Standard inductor values: 1.0 nH, 10 nH, 100 nH, 1.0 µH, 10 µH, 100 µH, 1.0 mH 1.2 nH, 12 nH, 120 nH, 1.2 µH, 12 µH, 120 µH, 1.2 mH 1.5 nH, 15 nH, 150 nH, 1.5 µH, 15 µH, 150 µH, 1.5 mH 1.8 nH, 18 nH, 180 nH, 1.8 µH, 18 µH, 180 µH, 1.8 mH 2.2 nH, 22 nH, 220 nH, 2.2 µH, 22 µH, 220 µH, 2.2 mH 2.7 nH, 27 nH, 270 nH, 2.7 µH, 27 µH, 270 µH, 2.7 mH 3.3 nH, 33 nH, 330 nH, 3.3 µH, 33 µH, 330 µH, 3.3 mH 3.9 nH, 39 nH, 390 nH, 3.9 µH, 39 µH, 390 µH, 3.9 mH 4.7 nH, 47 nH, 470 nH, 4.7 µH, 47 µH, 470 µH, 4.7 mH 5.6 nH, 56 nH, 560 nH, 5.6 µH, 56 µH, 560 µH, 5.6 mH 6.8 nH, 68 nH, 680 nH, 6.8 µH, 68 µH, 680 µH, 6.8 mH 8.2 nH, 82 nH, 820 nH, 8.2 µH, 82 µH, 820 µH, 8.2 mH #generics #CommonPartsLibrary
  • Terminal
    Terminal
    An electrical connector acting as reusable interface to a conductor and creating a point where external circuits can be connected.
  • RMCF0805JT47K0
    General Purpose Thick Film Standard Power and High-Power Chip Resistor 47 kOhms ±5% 0.125W, 1/8W Chip Resistor 0805 (2012 Metric) Automotive AEC-Q200 Thick Film Features: - RMCF – standard power ratings - RMCP – high power ratings - Nickel barrier terminations standard - Power derating from 100% at 70ºC to zero at +155ºC - RoHS compliant, REACH compliant, and halogen free - AEC-Q200 compliant
  • 875105359001
    10 µF 16 V Aluminum - Polymer Capacitors Radial, Can - SMD 30mOhm 2000 Hrs @ 105°C #commonpartslibrary #capacitor #aluminumpolymer #radialcan
  • CTL1206FYW1T
    Yellow 595nm LED Indication - Discrete 1.7V 1206 (3216 Metric)

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Compact 4-Layer Raspberry Pi 5 Sensor Hub with Teensy 4.1, 36-Channel FSR Network, SPI Encoders, and Qwiic IMU

Properties

Control Bus

No outstanding ERC/DRC/system review errors; all current @review items are resolved or accepted at this revision.

Diagram


""5V Power Entry"" ""3V3 Regulation"" ""Host Interfaces"" ""SPI Encoder Network"" ""Qwiic IMU"" ""FSR Network"" ""Connector ESD Protection"" Pi node_5V Header Polyfuse 1.5-2A 5V TVS Diode Ideal Diode / Power Path 5V Bulk + Decoupling Caps 5V to node_3V3 Buck Regulator Ferrite Bead node_3V3A 3V3A Local Decoupling + Test Points Raspberry Pi Header Teensy 4.1 Header 6x JST-GH 6-pin SPI Encoders Series Rs SCK/MOSI/CS/MISO CS Pullups ESD Arrays Qwiic I2C Connector Optional node_4k7 Pullups via Jumpers IMU INT/SYNC GPIO 36x FSR Divider Network node_3V3A -> FSR -> Sense -> RREF CD74HC4067 #1 CD74HC4067 #2 CD74HC4067 #3 Address Lines S0-S3 from Teensy 3x Quad Op-Amp Buffers RC Filters + BAT54S Clamps to ADC ESD Arrays at All Offboard Connectors

Initial ERC run requested – please execute ERC and log all current issues from @review; no schematic or layout edits to be made in this step.

Power

Power

I2C Bus

USB

10

ERC run via @review at this revision; all reported ERC/DRC/system checks are currently resolved or accepted, no outstanding errors remain.

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SPI Bus

USB

Arduino

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