WiFi BLE Sensor Node Design

I started the design and renamed the project to Industrial WiFi BLE T-RH Node with a matching description and project properties. I also created a Design Notes project file capturing requirements, architecture, and preliminary power budget.
Added schematic parts so far:
  • USB-C 2.0 receptacle
  • TPS2595-series eFuse/input protection
  • AP2112K-3.3 LDO
  • ESP32-C3-MINI-1-N4 WiFi/BLE module
  • SHT40 digital temperature/humidity sensor
  • USBLC6-2SC6 USB data ESD protection
  • BOOT and RESET tactile switches
I consulted datasheets for the ESP32-C3, SHT40, and AP2112. The passive support components were not added yet because the generic passive add attempt failed right before execution stopped; I found the correct generic resistor/capacitor library IDs afterward, but could not continue due to credits running out.
Remaining work:
  1. Add support passives: USB-C CC 5.1 kΩ pull-downs, eFuse setting parts, LDO input/output caps, 3.3 V bulk cap, ESP32 EN/BOOT passives, I2C pull-ups, and sensor decoupling.
  2. Wire all nets: USB VBUS, protected 5 V, 3.3 V, GND, USB D+/D-, EN, BOOT, I2C SDA/SCL.
  3. Mark unused ESP32/connector pins no-connect where appropriate.
  4. Re-run schematic review/ERC and fix violations.
  5. Create firmware starter and board bring-up plan files.
  6. After schematic passes review, ask for approval before moving to PCB layout.
Add support passives
Wire main nets
Run ERC check
Firmware starter plan
Document design choices


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Industrial WiFi BLE T-RH Node

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USB-C 5 V powered industrial environmental sensor node using an ultra-low-power WiFi/BLE MCU, digital temperature/humidity sensor, and protected 5 V input sized for 0.5–3 A USB-C sources.

Properties

Industrial environmental monitoring

Industrial target; final range depends on selected parts

USB-C default 5 V sink; input protection for reverse/OVP/UVLO/OCP; planned for 0.5–3 A sources

USB-C 5 V input, regulated 3.3 V system rail

2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n WiFi plus BLE 5.x

Pricing & Availability

Distributor

Qty 1

Arrow

$1.66–$2.32

Digi-Key

$3.53–$3.65

HQonline

$3.42–$3.52

LCSC

$7.09–$7.27

Mouser

$4.47

TME

$5.48

Verical

$1.73–$3.24

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