ESP32-S3 PLC Architecture Discussion


Completed the schematic fixes: RS485 now has TVS protection, optional 120Ω termination, and optional fail-safe biasing; the HR911105A MDI mapping was verified and corrected; L1/L2 were updated with production MPNs and larger footprints. ERC remains clean, and the details are saved in Schematic Review Before Layout.
Open items:
  • Before layout, verify the physical pad numbering/orientation for HR911105A and D29.
  • L2 meets current margin, but its library metadata does not confirm shielded construction; verify EMI or substitute a confirmed shielded equivalent.
Suggested next steps:
  1. Verify the two remaining footprint-orientation items.
  2. Decide whether to route TPS4H160 FAULT/THER diagnostics to the ESP32.
  3. Proceed to schematic-approved PCB placement once you accept the remaining notes.
I’ll read the attached text and apply it to the current schematic-review/remediation workflow before making any further changes.
Completed the final schematic-gate pass and updated Schematic Review Before Layout. D29 is verified, L2 is now a confirmed shielded Sumida inductor, and U8/U9 FAULT is routed to ESP32 GPIO15 with a 10kΩ pull-up; ERC remains clean.
Open items:
  • Layout is still not approved: HR911105A symbol-footprint mapping remains Must Fix because the Flux symbol/footprint readout is ambiguous versus the datasheet.
Suggested next steps:
  1. Replace HR911105A with a clearly numbered MagJack part/footprint, or manually verify its symbol-footprint mapping.
  2. After that, update the approval table to “Pass” and proceed to PCB placement.
HOW TO DOWNLOAD SCHEMATIC AS PDF OR AS A ALTIUM PROJECT?
In Flux, use the Export options from the project UI:
  1. Open your project.
  2. Click Export / download from the top toolbar or project menu.
  3. Choose:
    • PDF for schematic/documentation output.
    • Altium if available in your export list; otherwise export standard manufacturing/interchange formats such as Gerber, ODB++, IPC-2581, BOM, and Pick-and-Place.
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