Schematic for [Demo] Power Architecture

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
14.2k
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

create a mermaid-formatted block diagram of the power architecture @copilot

@copilot create a mermaid-formatted block diagram of the power architecture @copilot

9mo

Creating a block diagram in Mermaid format for a generic power architecture involves illustrating the main components such as the power source, voltage regulators (which can include buck converters, linear regulators, etc.), and the loads (like microcontrollers, sensors, and other peripherals). Since your project doesn't specify particular components, I'll assume a generic setup suitable for a wide range of applications.

Below is a Mermaid-formatted block diagram representing a basic power architecture. This diagram includes a power source, a voltage regulator, and two example loads. You might adjust this based on your specific needs, such as adding more loads or additional regulators for different voltage levels.

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In this diagram:

PS ($Power Source$): Represents the power source, which could be a battery, USB power, or any other DC supply.

VR ($Voltage Regulator$): This block represents a voltage regulator that conditions the power from the source to a suitable level for the loads. If different voltage levels are needed for different components, more than one regulator might be used.

MC ($Microcontroller$): This load represents a microcontroller, a common component in many electronic projects.

S ($Sensor$): This represents a sensor, indicative of other types of loads you might have in your project, such as LEDs, motors, or other sensors and peripherals.

Remember, this is a generic diagram. Depending on your project's specifics, such as the types of loads, the power source's nature (AC/DC, voltage level), and whether you need more than one voltage level, adjustments might be necessary. This could involve adding more voltage regulators, splitting loads into different categories, or specifying particular types of sensors, actuators, etc.

9mo

Help me figure out the best power architecture for this project. How does the po...

nico

Help me figure out the best power architecture for this project. How does the power tree look like?

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@copilot

9mo

copilot

Based on the provided image, we can see a power tree architecture that is designed to accommodate various power sources and manage the power requirements of the components in the system. Here's an overview of how the power tree is structured:

Sources of Power:
- Solar Panel: Outputs a variable voltage in the range of 4V to 6V depending on sunlight availability.
- LiPo Battery: A rechargeable battery likely providing a steady voltage until it needs recharging.
- External Power (marked as +12 or +5V): This input accommodates an external power supply which could be either 12V or 5V.

Power Management:
- Battery Charging IC: Manages the charging of the LiPo battery from the solar panel input. It will convert the variable solar voltage to a suitable charging voltage for the battery.
- Battery Protection IC: Ensures that the LiPo battery operates within safe parameters, protecting against overcharging, deep discharge, and short-circuiting.
- Voltage Regulator Circuit: Regulates the voltage from the LiPo battery to a stable voltage level appropriate for the MCU (Microcontroller Unit) and other components.
- Boost Converter: Steps up the voltage from the battery to a higher, regulated voltage when required $either to 12V or 5V$ .
- Switch: Allows for selecting between the boosted voltage and direct external power supply.

Power Consumption:
- MCU (Microcontroller Unit): The heart of the system which will likely be powered by a stable 3.3V or 5V provided by the voltage regulator circuit.
- LoRa Module: Used for long-range communication, powered by the MCU.
- ESD Protection: Electrostatic discharge protection components for the connectors and the USB port to safeguard the MCU and other sensitive components.
- Connectors (I2C, RS485, UART): Communication interfaces that may include protective ESD components.
- USB: Likely used for programming the MCU, communication, and possibly power input if the device supports USB power.
- Indicators (TX/RX LEDs, BOOT, RST): Visual indicators for transmit/receive status and buttons for booting/resetting the system.
- MAX3485: A transceiver for RS485 communication, requiring ESD protection and a stable power input.

The architecture suggests considerations for redundancy

solar and external power

, power management, and protection. It is important that power paths are designed with appropriate specifications and components are chosen to handle the expected loads and voltages. It's also critical to follow manufacturer's data sheets for maximum ratings and to design for worst-case scenarios in terms of power spikes and drops.

To begin implementing this power tree on Flux, you will be needing to add and connect the following components:

Solar panel

LiPo battery

Boost converter

Switch

Battery Charging IC

Battery Protection IC

Voltage Regulator circuit

LoRa Module

MAX3485

ESD protection components

USB port

Indicators and connectors

Ensure all the polarities, power specifications, and data lines are carefully planned to match the system's requirements and the components selected. If you need specific values or part numbers, please provide more details or guidelines you have in mind for each.

9mo

Hi! I’m copilot. Think of me like an experienced electrical engineer that can he...

copilot

Hi! I’m copilot. Think of me like an experienced electrical engineer that can help you brainstorm ideas, debug problems, research components, and even make wiring connections for you. Ask me questions like:

@copilot I'm designing a PCB for a medical device that measures heart rate and temperature. Can you give me the list of components I will need?

@copilot How would I connect these parts to make the LED flash at 1kHz?

@copilot can you choose 4 digital pins on the ATMega328P-AU that I have here to use as GPIO given that I am already using some pins for reset, the external clock, UART, and I2C.

Reach me at any time by tagging me on comments or in the chat with my handle, @copilot.

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