FM_Transmitter
This is one of the simplest FM transmitters that can be built. It does not require any tuning, and transmit frequency is crystal locked to 90MHz. It eliminates frequency drift common to LC-based FM transmitters. This design is best suited for broadcasting voice or music up to a distance of fifty metres depending on the antenna used.... show more17 Comments
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GPS Breakout - NEO-M9N, Chip Antenna (Qwiic)
NEO-M9N GPS Breakout with on-board chip antenna is a high quality GPS board with equally impressive configuration options. The NEO-M9N module is a 92-channel u-blox M9 engine GNSS receiver, meaning it can receive signals from the GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou constellations witn ~1.5 meter accuracy. This breakout supports concurrent reception of four GNSS. This maximizes position accuracy in challenging conditions, increasing precision and decreases lock time; and thanks to the onboard rechargeable battery, you'll have backup power enabling the GPS to get a hot lock within seconds! Additionally, this u-blox receiver supports I2C (u-blox calls this Display Data Channel) which made it perfect for the Qwiic compatibility so we don't have to use up our precious UART ports. Utilizing our handy Qwiic system, no soldering is required to connect it to the rest of your system. However, we still have broken out 0.1"-spaced pins in case you prefer to use a breadboard.... show more1 Star
MTB Computer
Waterproof ESP32-C6 BLE MTB GPS Computer with NEO-M9N, LiPo Power Management, USB-C, and External SMA Antenna... show more1 Star
Brainstorm a new project with AI [Example]
make this for me now # Device Summary & Specification Sheet ## 1. Overview A rugged, Arduino-Uno-and-Raspberry-Pi-style single-board micro-PC featuring: - Smartphone-class CPU (Snapdragon 990) - USB-C Power Delivery + 4×AA alkaline backup + ambient-light harvester - On-board Arduino-Uno-compatible ATmega328P - External NVMe SSD via USB3 bridge & optional Thunderbolt 3 eGPU support - 5× USB 3.0 ports, HDMI in/out, Gigabit Ethernet & SFP fiber, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa - 0.96″ OLED status display, 3.5 mm audio jack with codec --- ## 2. Key Specifications | Category | Specification | |--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | CPU | Snapdragon 990, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz | | Memory | 6 GB LPDDR4x DRAM | | Storage Interface | PCIe Gen3 ×4 → M.2 NVMe + USB 3.1 Gen1 bridge | | MCU | ATmega328P (Arduino-Uno-compatible) | | Power Input | USB-C PD up to 20 V/5 A; 4×AA alkaline backup; ambient-light photodiode boost | | Power Rails | 12 V, 5 V, 3.3 V, 1.8 V, 1.2 V via buck/buck-boost regulators | | USB Hub | 5× USB 3.0 downstream ports | | Display | 0.96″ 128×64 OLED via I²C/SPI | | Networking | 1 × Gigabit RJ45; 1 × SFP fiber; Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth; LoRa SX1276 | | Video I/O | HDMI 2.0 input (RX) & output (TX) | | Audio | 3.5 mm jack + TLV320AIC3101 codec; Bluetooth audio | | Form Factor | Raspberry Pi–style header + Arduino-Uno shield headers; 4× standoff mounts | --- ## 3. Complete Parts List | Part | Function | Qty | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----| | [Snapdragon 990](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=Snapdragon%20990) | Main application CPU | 1 | | [LPDDR4x DRAM](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=LPDDR4x%20DRAM) | System memory | 1 | | [eMMC 64GB](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=eMMC%2064GB) | On-board storage | 1 | | [M.2 NVMe Connector](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=M.2%20NVMe%20Connector) | External SSD interface | 1 | | [JMS583](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=JMS583) | PCIe→USB 3.1 bridge for NVMe | 1 | | [Titan Ridge](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=Titan%20Ridge) | Thunderbolt 3/eGPU controller | 1 | | [STUSB4500](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=STUSB4500) | USB-C Power-Delivery controller | 1 | | [LTC4412](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=LTC4412) | Ideal-diode OR-ing | 1 | | [LTC3108](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=LTC3108) | Ambient-light (solar) energy harvester | 1 | | [Battery Holder 4×AA](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=Battery%20Holder%204xAA) | Alkaline backup power | 1 | | [TPS53318](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=TPS53318) | 6 V→5 V synchronous buck regulator | 1 | | [MCP1700-3302E/TO](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=MCP1700-3302E/TO) | 6 V→3.3 V LDO | 1 | | [TPS63060](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=TPS63060) | Buck-boost for 12 V rail (eGPU power) | 1 | | [ATmega328P](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=ATmega328P) | Arduino-Uno microcontroller | 1 | | [ESP32-WROOM-32](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=ESP32-WROOM-32) | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth co-processor | 1 | | [SX1276](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=SX1276) | LoRa transceiver | 1 | | [TUSB8041](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=TUSB8041) | 5-port USB 3.0 hub IC | 1 | | [Ethernet PHY](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=Ethernet%20PHY) | Gigabit Ethernet physical transceiver | 1 | | [SFP Cage](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=SFP%20Cage) | Fiber-optic SFP module connector | 1 | | [TDA19978](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=TDA19978) | HDMI 2.0 receiver (input) | 1 | | [TFP410](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=TFP410) | HDMI 2.0 transmitter (output) | 1 | | [TLV320AIC3101](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=TLV320AIC3101) | Audio codec for 3.5 mm jack & Bluetooth audio | 1 | | [Audio Jack 3.5mm](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=Audio%20Jack%203.5mm) | Headphone/mic port | 1 | | [SSD1306 OLED](https://www.flux.ai/search?type=components&q=SSD1306%20OLED) | Status display | 1 | --- ## 4. High-Level Design & Implementation Steps 1. **Schematic Creation** - Section off blocks: CPU + memory, power-supply, NVMe/USB bridge, MCU, wireless, USB hub, video, audio, I/O headers. - Place all parts from the list and wire per respective datasheet reference circuits. 2. **Power System** - Implement USB-C PD with STUSB4500 → buck/buck-boost & LDO rails. - Add LTC4412 to OR-ing battery pack into 6 V bus. - Include LTC3108 harvest input to 6 V bus (no recharge to AA). - Add decoupling & bulk caps per regulator datasheets; PTC fuses & ESD diodes on inputs. 3. **SoC & High-Speed Interfaces** - Break out Snapdragon 990 BGA with DDR4 routing (point-to-point). - Route PCIe Gen3 lanes to M.2 slot via JMS583 and to Titan Ridge for TB/eGPU. - Follow high-speed layout guidelines: impedance, length matching, EMI filters. 4. **MCU & Expansion Headers** - Place ATmega328P with UNO-style 2.54 mm headers; add ISP 6-pin, I²C pull-ups, reset circuit. 5. **Connectivity Blocks** - USB hub: TUSB8041 + ESD + chokes → five USB-A 3.0 ports. - Ethernet: RJ45 + magnetics + PHY; SFP cage + PHY/SFP interface. - Wireless: ESP32 module pad + SX1276 + antenna matching; program pads. 6. **Video & Audio** - HDMI RX (TDA19978) & TX (TFP410) blocks with TMDS ESD & termination. - Audio codec + 3.5 mm jack; route differential audio lines; add ESD. 7. **Display & Indicators** - SSD1306 OLED on I²C; add pull-ups & backlight power if needed. - LEDs for power, charge, status. 8. **PCB Layout & Mechanical** - Follow Raspberry Pi 2×20 header footprint & UNO shield hole pattern. - Add reinforcement for rugged use; standoffs at corners. - Define 4-layer stackup: • Top: signal • L2: GND • L3: PWR • Bottom: signal 9. **DRC/ERC Reviews** - Run ERC for decoupling, pull-ups, power nets. - Run DRC for high-speed clearance, differential pairs, via aspect ratios. 10. **Fabrication & Testing** - Export Gerbers, IPC-2581, BOM. - Prototype assembly; verify power sequencing, rails, interfaces. - Functional tests: USB-C PD negotiation, NVMe throughput, eGPU over TB3, wireless comm, audio, OLED. --- This spec sheet and part list should guide your Flux schematic and PCB layout workflow through to fabrication and validation. Let me know if you’d like to deep-dive into any specific block or review datasheet details next!... show more1 Star
RFID PCB Antenna Board
This is a compact, high-performance RFID antenna solution built on a printed circuit board configurations. It has miniature RF connector (also known as a U.FL or IPX connector) that allows easy connection to an external antenna. It’s especially useful when you want better signal performance or need to position the antenna away from the main board (e.g., in an enclosure or plastic housing).... show moreRADAR PCB Patch antenna Board
A PCB for automotive testing, featuring a 24 GHz radar system with an MCU for processing I&Q values. It connects to a frequency analyzer and uses CW and FMCW modes to detect bicyclists in blind spots of parked cars.... show more2 Comments
NFC Antenna VNA Measurement 14.5MHz
Welcome to your new project. Imagine what you can build here.ESP32-C3 Reference Design
This is an ESP32-C3 reference design based on the manufacturer's recommendations with a uFL SMD antenna and USB C on board #WiFi #ESP32-C3 #IoT #referenceDesign #simple-embedded #espressif #template #reference-design... show more23 Comments