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- Remove U1. Add a Buck Regulator, Inductor, two 10uF Capacitors, Resistor feedback; optional Schottky Diode if non‑sync.
- Wire VIN→VCC (USB 5V), VOUT→+3V3, GND→GND; keep high di/dt loop tight; short, wide traces.
- Place away from audio/ADC; keep existing +3V3 decouplers; run ERC/DRC and availability checks.
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#Goal
- Replace the AMS1117-3.3 linear regulator (U1) with an in-stock, 5V-to-3.3V, ≥1A synchronous buck converter and its supporting passive components to improve efficiency and reduce noise coupling into sensitive audio/ADC circuits in the AI Brick Phone 8dcd design.
#Implementation plan
1. Disable and remove the AMS1117-3.3 regulator (U1) from the schematic, breaking its VIN, VOUT, and GND nets while reserving its footprint area near the VCC input.
2. Select an in-stock synchronous buck converter component from the Flux parts library rated for a 5V input and 3.3V output at ≥1A. Confirm if a fixed or adjustable version is preferable based on component availability.
3. Add supporting components in accordance with the buck converter datasheet:
3.1. Place the datasheet-specified inductor with a ripple characteristic of 20–40% of full load current and a saturation current of at least 1.2× the peak load current.
3.2. Add high-quality ceramic input and output capacitors (voltage ratings ≥1.5×3.3V) to stabilize voltage and filter noise.
3.3. Implement the feedback resistor network if an adjustable buck converter is chosen.
4. Rewire connections: connect VIN to the USB 5V (VCC) input, VOUT to the +3V3 rail, and ensure the common ground is properly connected.
5. Layout the new buck converter stage with an emphasis on best practices:
5.1. Keep the high di/dt loop compact and use short, wide traces to reduce impedance and EMI.
5.2. Segregate and properly isolate the power converter ground from the analog ground used by sensitive audio/ADC circuits (NS4150B, ES7210/ES8311) to minimize interference.
5.3. Maintain the existing decoupling scheme on the +3V3 rail for critical loads.
6. Verify the design by running ERC/DRC checks and reviewing component availability in the parts library.
#Success criteria
- The AMS1117-3.3 is successfully replaced with a properly specified, in-stock synchronous buck converter delivering 3.3V at ≥1A.
- The buck converter and its supportive passive components are correctly placed, wired with short, low-impedance paths, and isolated from high-noise areas.
- ERC/DRC checks pass without errors and the design meets noise isolation requirements for audio/ADC circuits.
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