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Terminal
An electrical connector acting as reusable interface to a conductor and creating a point where external circuits can be connected.
natarius
Ground
A common return path for electric current. Commonly known as ground.
jharwinbarrozo
20.5M
Net Portal
A net identifier used to create connectivity to other Net Portal with the same designator. #portal
jharwinbarrozo
43.0M
Power Net Portal
Power net portal is a special schematic object used to define a power or ground net. Power ports allow you to conveniently indicate a power net at any location in the design. Power nets of the same designator automatically connect throughout your design #portal #power
jharwinbarrozo
11.4M
Generic Resistor
A generic fixed resistor for rapid developing circuit topology. Save precious design time by seamlessly add more information to this part (value, footprint, etc.) as it becomes available. Standard resistor values: 1.0Ω 10Ω 100Ω 1.0kΩ 10kΩ 100kΩ 1.0MΩ 1.1Ω 11Ω 110Ω 1.1kΩ 11kΩ 110kΩ 1.1MΩ 1.2Ω 12Ω 120Ω 1.2kΩ 12kΩ 120kΩ 1.2MΩ 1.3Ω 13Ω 130Ω 1.3kΩ 13kΩ 130kΩ 1.3MΩ 1.5Ω 15Ω 150Ω 1.5kΩ 15kΩ 150kΩ 1.5MΩ 1.6Ω 16Ω 160Ω 1.6kΩ 16kΩ 160kΩ 1.6MΩ 1.8Ω 18Ω 180Ω 1.8KΩ 18kΩ 180kΩ 1.8MΩ 2.0Ω 20Ω 200Ω 2.0kΩ 20kΩ 200kΩ 2.0MΩ 2.2Ω 22Ω 220Ω 2.2kΩ 22kΩ 220kΩ 2.2MΩ 2.4Ω 24Ω 240Ω 2.4kΩ 24kΩ 240kΩ 2.4MΩ 2.7Ω 27Ω 270Ω 2.7kΩ 27kΩ 270kΩ 2.7MΩ 3.0Ω 30Ω 300Ω 3.0KΩ 30KΩ 300KΩ 3.0MΩ 3.3Ω 33Ω 330Ω 3.3kΩ 33kΩ 330kΩ 3.3MΩ 3.6Ω 36Ω 360Ω 3.6kΩ 36kΩ 360kΩ 3.6MΩ 3.9Ω 39Ω 390Ω 3.9kΩ 39kΩ 390kΩ 3.9MΩ 4.3Ω 43Ω 430Ω 4.3kΩ 43KΩ 430KΩ 4.3MΩ 4.7Ω 47Ω 470Ω 4.7kΩ 47kΩ 470kΩ 4.7MΩ 5.1Ω 51Ω 510Ω 5.1kΩ 51kΩ 510kΩ 5.1MΩ 5.6Ω 56Ω 560Ω 5.6kΩ 56kΩ 560kΩ 5.6MΩ 6.2Ω 62Ω 620Ω 6.2kΩ 62KΩ 620KΩ 6.2MΩ 6.8Ω 68Ω 680Ω 6.8kΩ 68kΩ 680kΩ 6.8MΩ 7.5Ω 75Ω 750Ω 7.5kΩ 75kΩ 750kΩ 7.5MΩ 8.2Ω 82Ω 820Ω 8.2kΩ 82kΩ 820kΩ 8.2MΩ 9.1Ω 91Ω 910Ω 9.1kΩ 91kΩ 910kΩ 9.1MΩ #generics #CommonPartsLibrary
jharwinbarrozo
1.5M
Generic Capacitor
A generic fixed capacitor for rapid developing circuit topology. 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 10,000uF 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 20pF 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
jharwinbarrozo
1.5M
Generic Inductor
A generic fixed inductor for rapid developing circuit topology. *You can now change the footprint and 3D model at the top level anytime you want. This is the power of #generics
jharwinbarrozo
13.9k
875105359001
10uF Capacitor Aluminum Polymer 20% 16V SMD 5x5.3mm #forLedBlink #commonpartslibrary #capacitor #aluminumpolymer #radialcan
jharwinbarrozo
1.2M
CTL1206FYW1T
Yellow 595nm LED Indication - Discrete 1.7V 1206 (3216 Metric) #forLedBlink
jharwinbarrozo
1.1M
1070TR
Battery Holder (Open) Coin, 20.0mm 1 Cell SMD (SMT) Tab bate or batt #forLedBlink
jharwinbarrozo
700.5k

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@copilot Where and how is Non-plated hole (NPTH) used?

ekkube

@copilot Where and how is Non-plated hole (NPTH) used?

11mo

copilot

Non-Plated Through Holes (NPTH) are commonly used in printed circuit boards (PCBs) for various purposes. Here are the places where a NPTH could be used:

Mounting Holes: NPTH are generally used as mounting holes to secure PCB to its casing or another surface. These holes allow screws/bolts to pass through and do not connect different layers of a PCB.

Component Alignment: In some cases, NPTH are used to align components that have mechanical pins or for components like connectors that need precise positioning.

Insulator: NPTH can be used to electrically isolate different parts of your circuit where you have a large voltage difference and you want to control the creeping distances.

Heat Dissipation: NPTH can also be used as thermal vias to improve heat dissipation, particularly in high-power circuits.

When it comes to your project in Flux, since you have two pads (P1 & P2), you can use NPTH for the above reasons depending on your PCB design. You might need them for mounting purposes or if you have any other component on the PCB that requires precise alignment.

An important thing to keep in mind while designing PCB with NPTH is that you should have enough clearance between NPTH and traces, pads, or vias to prevent short circuits and to respect the manufacturing limitations.

Also, during the PCB layout phase, you specify an NPTH by choosing a "hole" instead of a "via" and making sure the "Plated" option is unchecked.

11mo

ekkube

@copilot How is a mounting hole created?

11mo

copilot

Creating a mounting hole in a PCB design involves several steps:

Select the NPTH option: In the Flux.ai software, you can start creating a mounting hole by selecting the Non-Plated Through Hole (NPTH) option. This ensures that the hole will not be electroplated during manufacturing, which is typically desired for mounting holes.

Specify the dimensions: The next step is to define the dimensions of the hole. This usually depends on the size of the screw or bolt that will be used for mounting the PCB. Make sure to leave some tolerance (i.e. make the hole slightly larger than the screw diameter) to ensure a good fit. For instance, for an M3 screw, you might want to make a 3.5mm hole.

Place the hole: Now it's time to decide where to place the hole(s) on the PCB. The placement of the mounting holes will depend on your specific application, but generally, they are placed in the corners of the PCB for even support. Ensure that the holes are not too close to the edge of the PCB or near to any traces or components to prevent physical or electrical interference.

Define the clearance: The hole should have a clearance area around it to ensure there are no copper traces or components that will interfere with the screw or stand-off used to mount the PCB. A common clearance diameter is 2-3 times the screw diameter.

Finalize the design: Once you're satisfied with the position and dimensions of your mounting holes, you can finalize the design and proceed to the rest of your PCB layout tasks.

Please note these instructions are somewhat generic as Flux.ai doesn't support direct drawing of holes or vias. It's designed to work with components and connections, not individual features on a PCB substrate. If you're making a mounting hole as part of a component, you'll need to define that in your component's footprint.

11mo

Can the PCB be drilled or have a hole made in it?

ekkube

@copilot Can the PCB be drilled or have a hole made in it?

11mo

copilot

Yes, a hole can be created in the PCB. This can usually be done in one of two ways in Flux:

Through-hole/Via: A hole can be created for running traces from one side of the board to the other. This sort of hole is typically plated with a conductive material to allow signals to pass through.

Non-plated hole (NPTH): This sort of hole can be used for mechanical purposes, like mounting the PCB, or alignment of parts. They do not contain conductive material and hence do not contribute to the circuit connectivity.

Consider your requirements before deciding on the hole type. If you want to create a hole for a component lead or to run a trace from top to bottom of the board, use a via or through-hole. If the hole you want is for screw mounts or other non-electrical uses, a non-plated hole would be suitable.

When you are ready to create a hole, select the type of drill hole from the toolbar, and then place it at your desired location on the layout. Depending on what you need, you can also adjust the size/diameter of the hole. Be sure to check the mechanical limitations of your PCB manufacturer, as factors like drill size and spacing can have specific constraints.

11mo

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