PCB Design for RAK3312
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Implemented the RAK3312 carrier board design: components selected, schematic wired, PCB resized to 50×80 mm with a 4-layer stackup, components placed, autorouted, and verification shows no open ERC/DRC issues or remaining airwires. Estimated time saved vs. manual EDA workflow: ~10–16 hours.
Open items:
- RAK3312 is missing from the Flux library, so U1 is a documented provisional RAK3112 stand-in; replace with the official RAK3312 component before production.
- TLV62568 support values should be cross-checked against the final TI datasheet before manufacturing release.
- Final RF compliance depends on exact RAK3312 variant, antenna, region, and enclosure.
Created project files:
Suggested next steps:
- Replace U1 once the RAK3312 component is available.
- Add test points for 3V3, VBUS, RESET, BOOT, SDA, and SCL.
- Run a focused review of USB and RF placement constraints.
- Export Gerbers/BOM/pick-and-place when ready for fabrication.
Testpoints, review, export
Add test points
Review USB and RF
Check regulator values
Export manufacturing files
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Technical Construction File — RAK3312 LoRaWAN Carrier
Status
Draft — design-stage regulatory notes.
Applicable Regulations
- FCC Part 15: likely applicable due to WiFi/BLE/LoRa radios.
- CE RED: likely applicable for EU market.
- ISED/UKCA: evaluate if selling in Canada/UK.
Wireless Technology Summary
Table
| Module | MPN | Technology | Frequency Bands | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U1 | RAK3312 requested / RAK3112 provisional in BOM | WiFi, BLE 5.0, LoRa/SX1262 | 2.4 GHz and regional sub-GHz LoRa | Use certified module documentation and antenna integration rules |
RF Design Notes
- RF antenna connections must use approved antennas/cables for the target region.
- Keep metal, copper pours, and enclosure features away from antenna connector/cable exit regions.
- Final compliance depends on the exact RAK3312 module variant, antenna gain, enclosure, firmware power settings, and regional frequency plan.
Required Documentation Checklist
- Schematics: available in Flux after design review.
- PCB layout/Gerbers: available after final layout export.
- BOM: current BOM uses provisional U1 stand-in; replace with RAK3312 before release.
- RF module datasheets/pre-certification reports: obtain from RAKwireless for the exact RAK3312 variant.
- User manual: include antenna installation, operating band, and no-modification warnings.
- Accredited lab reports: required for final product compliance.
Open Items
- Confirm exact RAK3312 certification IDs and allowed antennas.
- Confirm target sales regions and LoRa frequency variant.
- Re-run this file after the real RAK3312 component replaces the provisional stand-in.
Status
Applicable Regulations
Wireless Technology Summary
RF Design Notes
Required Documentation Checklist
Open Items
