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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. 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