Project description updated to a detailed summary of the 0–30 V/0–5 A bench supply with CV/CC, 4-switch buck-boost, protections, UI, sensing, and controls.
System architecture diagram defined and saved as a Mermaid flowchart in project properties.
Remaining tasks
2. Key components
Pick and add all major ICs (4-switch controller, SPI TFT interface, current-sense amp, temperature sensor, fan driver, OVP/OCP/OTP comparators)
Pick and add other active components (reverse-polarity MOSFET, TVS diode, suppression diode, output-enable MOSFET)
Supporting components and power
Review power subsystem for additional actives
Add decoupling caps, pull-ups/downs, inductors, oscillators as needed
Connectivity
Add connectors (power input, output terminals, remote sense, test points)
Wire power stage, CV/CC loops, UI signals, and sensing lines
Schematic review
Verify completeness, ratings, and headroom of all passives and actives
PCB layout preparation
Assign footprints, define stackup, board size, power planes, and mounting holes
Success criteria review
❌ 0–30 V/0–5 A CV/CC regulation not yet implemented
❌ Protection circuits (reverse, TVS, OVP/OCP/OTP) not yet in schematic
❌ UI (TFT, encoder, buttons) not yet placed or connected
❌ PCB layout and high-current routing not yet defined
Next recommended step
Pick and place the major ICs: select a 4-switch buck-boost controller, current-sense amplifier, temperature sensor, fan driver, and display interface and add them to the schematic so we can begin wiring the power and control loops.
Wirelessly connects nets on schematic. Used to organize schematics and separate functional blocks. To wirelessly connect net portals, give them same designator. #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
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